Istanbulspor vs Hatayspor 
20th March 1600hrs
Football – Turkey – 1 Lig
Pick Hatayspor AH0
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 1.67 odds taken 0436 GMT, Thursday 19 March
Friday also brings us action from the Turkish 1 Lig with a clash between Istanbulspor and Hatayspor as the betting tips continue at the Bahçelievler İl Özel İdare Stadyumu.
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Istanbulspor Preview – Can Istanbulspor turn things around?
Istanbulspor head into this Friday afternoon clash with current 1 Lig leaders, Hatayspor, having managed to collect just 1 win out of their last 6 matches overall in the Turkish second tier which was a 1-0 home win over second from bottom strugglers, Adanaspor.
The hosts look to have their work cut out if they’re to contain visitors Hatayspor, despite holding home advantage at their Bahçelievler İl Özel İdare Stadyumu, as Istanbulspor have produced inconsistent results at home throughout this season’s 1 Lig campaign.
Although they’ve picked up wins against Eskisehirspor, Umraniyespor and the aforementioned Adanaspor, the hosts have also suffered defeats to Adana Demirspor and Altinordu, while previous exchanges against Hatayspor have seen Istanbul on the losing side in each of their previous 3 meetings against Friday’s visitors.
Hatayspor Preview – Can Hatayspor extend lead at top of 1 Lig?
As mentioned earlier, Hatayspor currently sit top of the Turkish second tier with a 6-point cushion ahead of 2nd placed Erzurumspor prior to this upcoming clash against Istanbulspor on Friday afternoon, and with just 1 defeat from their last 6 matches overall in 1 Lig, Hatayspor look set to add to their points tally here.
Recent victories over Eskisehirspor, Osmanlispor and Umraniyespor have helped Hatayspor hold onto top spot and the visitors look to be on their way to securing automatic promotion up to the Super Lig if their form continues.
Although results away from home have been more modest, the visitors have done enough in recent weeks to maintain their promotion push having registered wins at Keciorengucu and Eskisehirspor, while midfielder Ilgaz (6 goals) and forward Aydin (8 goals) look the most likely to hit the back of the net for Hatayspor.
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Key Facts – Istanbulspor vs Hatayspor Tip
- Istanbulspor have won just 1 of their last 6 matches in 1 Lig
- Hatayspor have lost just 1 of their last 6 matches overall in 1 Lig
- Hatayspor have won the last 3 meetings on the trot against Istanbulspor
Istanbulspor’s results at home have been inconsistent so Hatayspor look the more likely for the points here.
The best betting odds for Istanbulspor vs Hatayspor
Istanbulspor to win: 3.10 at bet365
Draw: 3.25 at bet365
Hatayspor to win: 2.30 at bet365
