Eyüpspor 2 - 0 FT Kasımpaşa

Eyüpspor's Bench Proves the Difference in Commanding Victory

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Eyüpspor's substitutes delivered the decisive blows when the match was on the line, securing a crucial three points to lift themselves clear of the relegation scrap.

Early Control, Relentless Intensity

Eyüpspor dictated proceedings from the opening whistle, establishing the intensity required to break down a stubborn Kasımpaşa defence. Mame Thiam struck in the 15th minute, finishing Legowski's assist with clinical precision to set the tone. With 56% possession and 17 shots—ten of them on target—Eyüpspor suffocated their opponents. Calegari's commanding display at the back ensured Kasımpaşa's attacking forays were repeatedly snuffed out, creating a one-sided contest from start to finish.

Gianniotis Fights Back, Bozok Delivers the Hammer Blow

Andreas Gianniotis was the sole bright spot for Kasımpaşa, making seven saves to keep his side in the contest. Yet the relentless barrage—26 shots, 18 corners—proved too much. The visiting defence's balance completely unravelled as the match wore on. In the 90th minute, substitute Ufuk Bozok sealed the verdict with a second goal, assisted by fellow substitute Seslar, who entered the fray in the 86th minute. This late flourish capped a dominant display and handed Eyüpspor the confidence boost they desperately needed after a dismal run of form.

The Bench Changes Everything

Eyüpspor's tactical masterstroke came from the dugout. Bozok and Seslar's introduction injected fresh legs and tactical variation when Kasımpaşa's weary defence had nothing left. For Kasımpaşa, now 12th on nine points with just two wins in four matches, this defeat exposed their fragility under sustained pressure. Eyüpspor's climb from eight to eleven points signals a potential turning point in their battle to escape the lower reaches of the table.

Eyüpspor’s home anxiety meets Kasımpaşa’s away edge

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. With both sides locked on the same points, this is about reclaiming confidence and Balance rather than making a statement in the table.

The Setup

On 20 October 2025, Eyüpspor host Kasımpaşa in the Süper Lig’s regular season, two Istanbul clubs separated only by goal difference and shared frustrations. Eyüpspor have won just once at home so far, a return that turns every mis-placed pass into tension in the stands. Kasımpaşa, by contrast, have taken two wins from four away games and look slightly more comfortable on their travels.

Both teams have scored in the mid-teens and conceded around twenty, so the story is more about soft defending than blunt attacks. Eyüpspor’s recent run hints at inconsistency, while Kasımpaşa’s LWLLD pattern underlines a side that can’t string results together. In terms of Form, whoever edges this effectively wins a small reset on their season narrative.

The real star power sits in goal. For Eyüpspor, Marcos Felipe has produced 18 saves and two clean sheets in five games, often papering over cracks in front of him. At the other end, Andreas Gianniotis answers with 13 saves and two clean sheets in his last five. The Stars component of this match-up is defined by gloves, not goals.

Key Battle

This game tilts on the clash between Eyüpspor’s home attacking waves and Kasımpaşa’s compact block in front of Gianniotis. Eyüpspor will try to pin Kasımpaşa back, circulating possession and forcing shots from central areas to test the keeper. Kasımpaşa’s response should be controlled, using passes to escape pressure and spring into space once Eyüpspor’s full-backs advance. Every transition will feel dangerous, but with two in-form goalkeepers, turning territory into goals becomes the real challenge.

Our Prediction

The numbers scream Balance, and the game should follow suit. Expect Eyüpspor to dominate the ball early and create the first big chance, with Kasımpaşa growing as the spaces open. The keepers’ form suggests a low-scoring contest where clear-cut chances are rare and often denied. Our script: both sides score before half-time, the second half becomes cagier, and the final third turns into a duel of goalkeepers rather than strikers. Predicted score: 1-1, with neither side finding the extra gear to pull away.