Konyaspor vs Başakşehir - Süper Lig

Konyaspor prepare to host Başakşehir at the home ground on October 11, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Süper Lig season. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul on Wednesday as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

Konyaspor head into the contest positioned 16th in the Süper Lig standings, while Başakşehir arrive sitting 14th. Konyaspor are mired in a difficult campaign, W over their last five and a paltry win rate of 20% painting a bleak picture. On the road the visitors have looked devoid of inspiration, LLDLW in their last five and a win rate of 20% that makes for sobering reading. The contrast in attacking output — 0.8 versus 1.2 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Teams are more likely to allow a defender to bring the ball up the pitch than a winger playing in a far more advanced position.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Konyaspor will look to impose their style on home soil, while Başakşehir are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference.

With V. Osimhen leading the league's scoring charts at 6 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Newcastle United's Lewis Hall is on the club's radar as they look to plan for life without Luke Shaw, while Shakhtar Donetsk's Kaua Elias has reportedly been scouted as a centre-forward alternative.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Konyaspor, the weight of evidence favours Başakşehir — a 1-2 away win is the call. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.