Bursaspor and Istanbulspor face each other on Thursday 09.03.2026, at 18:00 (UK Time), in a 1. Lig 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Bursaspor's home ground, the Bursa Büyükşehir Belediye Stadyumu.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Bursaspor and İstanbulspor, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Bursaspor vs Istanbulspor
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Bursaspor preview
Bursaspor heads into the match with the following record in the 1. Lig: in 4 matches, Bursaspor secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Bursaspor's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Bursaspor has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 6 goals, of which 6 were scored in the 1. Lig, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kelechi Iheanacho, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Kelechi Iheanacho has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Bursaspor has conceded 3 goals in the 1. Lig (an average of 0.75 per game) and 3 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.75 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Istanbulspor preview
Istanbulspor comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the 1. Lig. They have secured 0 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 0.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 15 draws, and 14 losses.
İstanbulspor's attack has been highly effective, scoring 62 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the 1. Lig, with an average of 1.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.48.
İstanbulspor's offensive system is led by Mario Krstovski, the team's top scorer this season. The macedonian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, David Sambissa. The forward has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 2.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 64 goals in 42 matches, averaging 1.52 per match.
Head to head: Bursaspor vs Istanbulspor
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Bursaspor
Turkey - 1. Lig
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Away | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 1 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 0.71 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
1.05 | 1.18 | 1 |
Istanbulspor
Turkey - 1. Lig
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D L W |
1 |
| Home | D D W W L |
1.6 |
| Away | L L W W D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.25 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.34 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.5 | 1.22 |
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