AP Style Preview: Eyupspor vs. Gaziantep FK

ISTANBUL (Interstat) — Eyupspor hosts Gaziantep FK on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in a Süper Lig matchup carrying contrasting momentum at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium.

Eyupspor enters with consecutive wins after a difficult stretch. The home side defeated Fatih Karagümrük 2-1 on April 18, following a November victory over the same Gaziantep squad they face this weekend. In that Nov. 29 meeting, Eyupspor won 2-1 on the road. However, prior to its recent uptick, Eyupspor lost four of five matches, including a 3-0 defeat to Antalyaspor on April 5 and a 5-1 loss to Galatasaray in February.

Gaziantep FK comes off a dominant 3-0 win at Kayserispor on April 20, snapping a three-game winless run. Before that result, Gaziantep lost 2-1 at Rizespor on April 13 and drew 1-1 with Alanyaspor on April 4. The visitors have struggled for consistency, with highlights including a 4-1 win at Antalyaspor on March 13 and a 2-1 win at Kasimpasa on Feb. 9, but also heavy losses to Fenerbahce (4-1 on March 17) and Kocaelispor (3-0 on Feb. 15).

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.