Antalyaspor 0 - 4 FT Başakşehir

Başakşehir Turns Red Card into Rout Against Antalya

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. This was not a contest—it was a masterclass in capitalising on numerical advantage, as Başakşehir's clinical finishing and Antalyaspor's defensive collapse created the season's most comprehensive away victory.

VAR Denial and the Turning Point

The match ignited with intensity in the 11th minute when Yusuf Sarı's goal was wiped out by VAR. The decision, however, proved merely a prelude to Başakşehir's assault. In the 22nd minute, Eldor Shomurodov broke the deadlock from Miguel Crespo's assist, signalling the visitors' intent. But the true inflection came at the 43rd minute: Doğukan Sinik's red card for an argument left Antalyaspor with ten men and fundamentally altered the balance. Before half-time, Nuno Da Costa added the second, cementing Başakşehir's dominance.

Second Half Carnage

Başakşehir's second-half onslaught left Antalya defenceless. Da Costa's second goal arrived in the 53rd minute, and by the 88th, Shomurodov had completed his brace—assisted by substitute Amine Harit, whose introduction provided the final cutting edge. The visitors' 66% possession and 19 shots (9 on target) told the story of relentless pressure. Antalya managed only 10 shots, with 4 on target, their resistance crumbling after Sinik's dismissal. Jerome Opoku's composed defensive display anchored Başakşehir's clean sheet. The 4-0 scoreline was no fluke—it was the inevitable consequence of stakes shifting decisively in the 43rd minute and never shifting back.

Quiet mid-table duel with sharp edges

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This may look like a routine mid-table meeting, but it will show whether Başakşehir can turn momentum into a push upwards or Antalyaspor can finally restore Balance at home.

The Setup

On October 26, 2025, Antalyaspor host Başakşehir at the stadium with the table offering context rather than drama. Antalyaspor sit 13th on 14 points from 14 games, their season defined by a brittle back line that has shipped 25 goals and left them constantly chasing games.

Başakşehir are 9th with 16 points and a "WLLWW" run that underlines their current Form: inconsistent overall, but trending upwards. They have scored 19 and conceded 16, suggesting a side that can create but still lives dangerously. The Stakes are modest – no title race, no survival scrap – yet this is exactly the kind of fixture that shapes which half of the table you end up in.

Antalyaspor’s spark is Bachir Gueye, who exploded with 2 goals and a 9.2 average rating in his single appearance so far, hinting at a different attacking ceiling. Behind him, Julián Cuesta has made 20 saves across 5 matches; the fact he is that busy says everything about the defensive workload in front of him.

Key Battle

The decisive contest pitches Bachir Gueye against Eldor Shomurodov. Gueye offers raw penalty-box threat and instant impact, while Shomurodov brings a more sustained influence: 3 goals in 5 matches and a 7.2 average rating for Başakşehir. If Antalyaspor push their line high to connect with Gueye, Shomurodov’s runs into space become lethal; drop too deep, and Gueye gets isolated while Başakşehir dictate territory. That attacking Balance on each side of the pitch will decide which forward leaves the bigger mark.

Our Prediction

Başakşehir look slightly better structured and carry a clearer attacking reference point in Shomurodov, while Antalyaspor’s -11 goal difference screams vulnerability. Expect the hosts to start aggressively, driven by home pride, but their open shape will invite counters. Başakşehir should soak up pressure, then hit through Shomurodov when possession turns over. Gueye can still find a goal, yet the visitors’ transitions and cleaner final-third execution tilt it their way: Antalyaspor 1-2 Başakşehir, with Shomurodov deciding it in the big moments.