Genclerbirligi vs Fatih Karagumruk Predictions & Tips - Draw backed in Ankara

Genclerbirligi may be bereft of confidence after getting hammered 6-0 away from home. They, however, face Fatih Karagumrum who have the worst away record in the league. I’m backing this match to end level.

Fatih Karagumruk hold a narrow 6-5 lead over Genclerbirligi in 14 matches played. There have been three draws along the way.

They have not met since 1983 where Genclerbirligi won 1-0 at home.

Genclerbirligi currently occupy 17th position on the Turkish Super Lig table and are four points clear of the relegation zone. 

They are in decent form coming into this match with two wins and a draw in their last four Turkish Super Lig matches. That run began with a 3-2 home win over Kayserispor before drawing 1-1 at Rizespor.

Another home win followed, this time 3-1 against Hatayspor where a brace by Robert Piris Da Motta set Genclerbirligi on their way.

In their last match Genclerbirligi came up against a rampant Galatasaray side who came out 6-0 winners. By half time they were 4-0 down and out of the contest.

Giovanni Sio will continue to lead the attack with Bogdan Stancu still injured. Goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt is also injured which means Ubeyd Adiyaman will start in goal.

Fringe players Omurcan Artan and Salih Dursun are sidelined through injury.

Fatih Karagumruk are sitting comfortably in eighth place on the Turkish Super Lig with 24 points from 17 matches. Their away form is a source of concern with no wins this season in eight matches on the road.

Karagumruk’s recent form has seen them take four points from their last four matches. A 1-1 draw at Goztepe was followed by a 2-1 home defeat to Trabzonspor. 

Thereafter Karagumruk lost 3-1 at Antalyaspor before winning their last match 2-1 at home to Konyaspor. Andrea Bertolacci and Papa N’Diaye were the goal scorers on the day.

Ervin Zukanovic is out injured and Enzo Roco is suspended. Fatoh Kurucuk and Gason Campi are expected to start in defence in their place.

Aatif Chahechouhe and Eric Lichaj have both been released by the club so will no longer play any role in Karagumruk’s season.