Kasimpasa is gearing up to face Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig opener at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium this Saturday. Kasimpasa had a successful season last year, finishing fifth in the league, but they are looking to improve on that performance this year. Their strong away form was a key factor in their success, but they will need to perform better at home to continue their upward trajectory.
On the other hand, Konyaspor narrowly avoided relegation last season and will be looking to start the new campaign on a positive note. Despite their struggles, Konyaspor managed to defeat Kasimpasa twice last season and will be aiming to extend their winning streak against them.
In terms of team news, Kasimpasa has a full squad available for the opening match, with Kenneth Omeruo expected to lead the defense. Nuno Da Costa and Aytac Kara, who were the top scorers for the team last season, will be looking to make an impact in the first game.
On the other hand, Konyaspor will be without Josip Calusic due to injury, but Sokol Cikalleshi, their top scorer from last season, will be eager to continue his goal-scoring form. Both teams have strong possible lineups, with Kasimpasa likely to field Gianniotis, Omeruo, and Costa, while Konyaspor may start with Slowik, Cikalleshi, and Ndao.
In terms of predictions, we anticipate a closely contested match with a final score of 1-1. While Kasimpasa will be motivated to break their losing streak against Konyaspor, the away side’s match sharpness from playing more pre-season games could give them the edge. It promises to be an exciting start to the Turkish Super Lig season, and fans can expect an intense battle between these two teams.
