Goztepe - Erzurumspor predictions and free betting tips [08/04/2024]

8th April 2024, we'll take a look at a fascinating match taking place in the 29th round of the Turkish First League Championship: it is the home side “Göztepe Izmir” who will be hosting visitors “Erzurumspor BB”.

Predicted lineups and team strategies

Göztepe Izmir prefers to play in a 4-3-3 formation.
Erzurumspor BB also prefers to play in a 4-3-3 formation.

Stadium

The match will take place on 8th April 2024 at Göztepe Izmir's home ground, a stadium located in Izmir which holds about 35,000 spectators.

"Göztepe Izmir"

The home side, having played 28 matches in the regular championship, has accumulated 56 points, landing them 2nd place in the Turkish Championship league standings. The team has netted 47 goals and conceded 18.

"Erzurumspor BB"

The visitors, having played the same number of matches as their opponents, have managed to rack up 40 points, placing them 10th in the league standings. They have scored 28 goals and conceded 22.

Head-to-head meetings

These two teams have squared off many times in the league and national cup before. In the last five head-to-head confrontations, Izmir's team has celebrated victory twice, while two matches were drawn and one match was claimed by Erzurumspor BB. 

Match prediction for Göztepe Izmir vs Erzurumspor BB

Izmir currently occupies the second spot in the first division championship of Turkey, a position that would see them advance to the next tier. Notwithstanding, the tight competition in the league doesn’t leave room for rest and even a 6-point handicap from third place is no excuse to relax. Erzurumspor, on the other hand, is mid-table, with no pressing tournament tasks. With 99% certainty of holding their place in the division, they lack the hunger they had at the start of the season - a fact that plays into the hands of Göztepe Izmir. It is often the hungry that come out on top against the complacent.