Turkish 1st division

I don't like to place pre-game bets on Eyupspor, I lost many of them this season. And I don't like their new coach, Arda Turan. He just retired from football and he was given this opportunity only because of his past and good relationship with Eyupspor president. On his debut, they lost 1-0 against Goztepe last week and performed a poor game.

Still, I bet on Eyupspor because Pendikspor will miss very important players this week. Goalkeeper Burak Ogur, attacker Regattin and striker Thuram are suspended. They don't have any good back-up for goalkeeper, so they will play with a keeper at most on 2nd division level. Regattin is the playmaker up front who is managing attacks. Thuram is a good striker for this league but not a big missing anyway. And there are rumours about a few regular player's injury in Pendikspor. They are only rumours, nothing official from the club so I don't mention them.

It's already a very tough job for Eyupspor to clinch 2nd place again. They have to win this game to keep hopes alive. And I think they can defeat Pendikspor given the away team's important missings.

I expect a home win and I hope Eyupspor will bring profit this time.