Kasımpaşa and Istanbul Basaksehir are set to face each other in a thrilling encounter this Saturday at 10:30 (UTC) in the Turkish SuperLig league at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium in Istanbul. The weather forecast is moderate rain with 42 degrees (F), but this towering rivalry won't be dampened by the conditions. When the teams met in the SuperLig on January 21, Istanbul Basaksehir ran away victors in a gripping 1-3 win. Who will earn the bragging rights this time? All will be revealed on Saturday.

Kasımpaşa's last 5 games of solid form has seen them win 2 and draw 3, with an impressive 13 goals netted over the five matches. Left winger, S. Bastien is unfortunately missing for the home side due to injury - however, with Kasımpaşa only losing 0 games to similarly ranked opponents this year, and home player, E. Çetinkaya's mesmerising 3-goal performance from the 4-4 thriller against Kırşehir FK, this upcoming fixture is anticipated to be another high-goal game.

Istanbul Basaksehir come into this match on the back of an impressive win over Hatayspor in the Süper Lig. With a healthy squad, they will be looking to continue their form on the road. Unfortunately, their recent away form has been poor, with 3 defeats and 2 draws from their last 5 matches. However, their reliable goalkeeper V. Babacan has been a standout performer, having kept 8 clean sheets in 10 away games. He has undoubtedly been instrumental in keeping the team in with a chance of getting a positive result from this upcoming match.

The two clubs have had a long history of competition, with 32 games and an average total of 3.78 goals over the past 9 matches. Although Kasımpaşa has won 8 and drawn 5, Istanbul Basaksehir has been triumphant in 19 of the encounters. The anticipation of what this rival match-up will bring next is at an all-time high.

The upcoming Istanbul derby between Kasımpaşa and Istanbul Basaksehir is heating up. Set to be held in Turkey's largest city, the match is sure to stir emotions and energy among the beloved local clubs. As formidable rivals, both teams have seen much success on the pitch. Supporters of both clubs are surely eager to witness an exciting matchup between two of Istanbul's beloved soccer teams. With its notorious rivalry and energetic atmosphere, the derby promises to be one of the most anticipated events of the season.