01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Pendikspor or draw (1X)71%
- Under 3.5 goals77%
Turkish 1. Lig23°1,1 mm23 km/h
Läs på svenskaAnna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
The hosts and unsupported "home" claim aside, here's the corrected text:
Bandırmaspor's impressive unbeaten streak of 15 league matches forms a compelling narrative as they face off against Pendikspor. Despite this, the head-to-head record since 2024 paints a different picture. With only four encounters between them, Pendikspor has managed a win and a draw against Bandırmaspor's two victories. Although this historical data may seem informative, its small sample size makes it less influential compared to the current form and expected goals.
The statistics underscore a strategic clash between Pendikspor's counter-attacking style and Bandırmaspor's preference for possession. Pendikspor is given a slight edge by the model, which predicts a 39% chance of victory for Pendikspor compared to 29% for Bandırmaspor. Yet, the draw emerges as the most probable outcome, with a 32% likelihood. The most likely scorelines further emphasize the probability of a stalemate, with 1-1 leading the way at 13%.
Pendikspor's expected goals stand at 1.36 against Bandırmaspor's 1.09. However, Bandırmaspor exhibits a stronger defensive profile with an xGA of 0.75 compared to Pendikspor's 1.5. This defensive solidity could prove crucial, especially as the likelihood of both teams scoring is pegged at just 50%. The over 2.5 goals market also leans under, with only a 44% chance of crossing that threshold, suggesting a tight and possibly low-scoring affair.
From a betting perspective, the draw presents notable value across multiple bookmakers. With odds of 3.14 offered by Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet, punters have a decent opportunity to capitalize on an outcome that the model rates at 32%. While no edge exists, the alignment of both probability and odds marks the draw as an attractive option in this fascinating matchup.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
| Bookmaker | 1 · Pendikspor | X | 2 · Bandırmaspor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | 2.05 | EV+ 2% 3.21 | 3.40 |
| Betsson | 2.05 | EV+ 2% 3.21 | 3.40 |
| Nordicbet | 2.05 | EV+ 2% 3.21 | 3.40 |
Odds updated 28 Aug, 10:44
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards a Pendikspor win since 23 August — the odds have shortened from 2.34 to 2.05 (−12%).
2.34 → 2.05
3.01 → 3.21
3.01 → 3.40
2.04 → 2.00
Nordicbet · 16 recorded price levels · 23/08/2026 → 28/08/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Turkish 1. Lig data since 2024.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Pendikspor | Bandırmaspor |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 4 | 5 |
| xPoints | 3 | 4.9 |
| xG per match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| xGA per match | 1.5 | 0.75 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.28 | 0.16 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.1 | 0.06 |
| Playing style | Pendikspor | Bandırmaspor |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.33 | 0.3 |
| Field tilt | 0.53 | 0.64 |
| xT per match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| xTA per match | 1.1 | 0.55 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 17 | 24 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.21 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.34 | 0.38 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.25 | 0.31 |
| Entries into the box per match | 13 | 11 |
| Entries into the box against | 11 | 8 |
| Pass completion % | 0.8 | 0.82 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.76 | 0.78 |
| Passes per match | 367 | 414 |
| Passes against per match | 306 | 238 |
| Switches of play per match | 27.9 | 33.2 |
| Long balls per match | 42 | 50 |
| Set pieces | Pendikspor | Bandırmaspor |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Corners per match | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Corners against per match | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| xG per corner | 0.04 | 0.02 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.36 | 0.38 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.69 | 0.55 |
| Other | Pendikspor | Bandırmaspor |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.81 | 0.72 |
| The goalkeepers | Emre Koyuncu (Pendikspor) | Akin Alkan (Bandırmaspor) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 3 | 9 |
| Save % | 33% | 90% |
| xG prevented | 52% | 39% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Pendikspor a 39% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Pendikspor 39%, draw 32%, Bandırmaspor 29%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 44% and under at 56%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 50% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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