Istanbul Basaksehir visit Veritas Stadium on Thursday for the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying tie against Inter Turku. The sides played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg on 22 July, with the Turkish side fighting back a first-half deficit to force a share of the spoils.
Clinton Jephta fired Turku in front after 16 minutes, but Emin Bayram equalized for the Grey Owls nine minutes into the second half.
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Basaksehir were the dominant force in the match and created a host of chances, but Turku goalkeeper Eetu Huuhtanen made eight saves on the day to frustrate their hosts and keep his side alive in the contest.
Nuri Sahin and co. must rightfully feel frustrated with the result but have only themselves to blame for their failure to take the big chances. It now leaves them with an uphill battle away from home, with Turku aiming to cause an upset here.
The Finnish side were decimated in defense and saw just 32% of the ball, but all thanks to their talismanic goalkeeper, they survived the relentless onslaught and now host the second leg on level terms.
Inter Turku vs Istanbul Basaksehir Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- The first leg encounter marked their first ever in an official meeting and they now gear up for their second European showdown here.
- Istanbul Basaksehir are winless in their last four European qualifying games, drawing and losing twice each.
- Inter Turku are unbeaten in their last four home games in Europe, winning three and drawing once. They’ve won their most recent two: 1-0 vs Drita (2022) and 2-1 vs Sarajevo (2026).
- After going four away games in European qualifiers unbeaten, the Grey Owls lost their last one against Universitatea Craiova (3-1 in 2025).
Inter Turku vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction
The Grey Owls will be looking to right the wrongs of the first leg and show more clinicality in their attack. They have the experience and have been through these situations before.
Inter Turku could once again rely on their defense to try and take the game into extra time, but the Istanbul outfit may see them off this time around.
Prediction: Inter Turku 0-2 Istanbul Basaksehir
Inter Turku vs Istanbul Basaksehir Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Istanbul Basaksehir to win
Tip 2 – Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: No
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
