Istanbul Basaksehir vs Gent prediction 15/03/2023 Conference League

• Date: 15/03/2023
• Competition: Europa Conference League
• KO: 17:00 GMT / 18:00 CET
• Venue: Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu (İstanbul)

Following a 1:1 draw in Belgium, Istanbul Basaksehir takes on Gent in the Europa Conference League round of sixteen at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu (İstanbul).

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Gent Betting Tips: Istanbul to win

Istanbul Basaksehir have enjoyed an excellent run of form in this competition, particularly at home, where they remain unbeaten in six ECL matches since July.

The hosts stormed through their group section with three goals scored in home wins against Rigas, Fiorentina and Hearts. Now, facing a Gent side that has yet to win on their travels in this competition, Basaksehir looks well placed to take their place in the final eight. 

More recently, Gent have lost five of their last eight matches while they have also lost four of six away ECL matches against opponents including Anorthosis, Djurgarden and Qarabg. Those poor away results would suggest Istanbul should be able to make their home advantage count in front of a passionate support at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu.

Istanbul have struggled for recent form, though, with the home side failing to win any of their last four matches in all competitions. With Gent picking up a big weekend win, both teams look capable of scoring, although Istanbul have to be favoured, given their home performances in this competition. 

Scoring at least two goals in each of their ten most recent home wins and at least three goals in all three group stage fixtures in this competition, we´re backing Istanbul to make it into the last eight.