Karsiyaka vs Petkim Spor – Preview & Prediction (Jan. 18, 2026)
Match outlook
Karsiyaka host Petkim Spor in Round 16 of the Turkish Super League on Sunday evening. Karsiyaka have struggled this season and sit near the bottom of the table, so this home game is a must-win if they want to climb out of trouble. The last eight meetings between the two teams have all been won by the home side, with Petkim taking six of those wins, so home-court advantage has mattered a lot in this matchup historically.
Players and recent form
Karsiyaka arrive after a narrow 86–84 defeat at Bursaspor and have lost three of their last five games. Their only recent bright spot was a high-scoring overtime win over Tofas. Offensive production tends to rely on a few main scorers: Stefan Moody is the primary perimeter threat, while Justin Alston provides interior presence. Nemanja Gordic, Mert Celep, Christian Bishop and Cameron Young also contribute, with Young offering scoring punch though less playmaking.
Petkim Spor haven’t been in great form either, dropping three straight domestic league games after managing a EuroCup road win. They sit mid-table and have been reasonably competitive away from home. Leading scorers include Yannick Franke and David Efianayi, with Efianayi also handling much of the playmaking. Martynas Sajus and Stanley Whittaker give the team additional scoring depth. Team shooting splits look steady, and their defense has shown it can keep opponents to low totals at times.
Roster notes: Karsiyaka have moved on from Chris Chiozza and Mike Moore, while Petkim have parted ways with Daniel Utomi. Also worth noting: Efianayi’s last recorded appearance was on January 3, which could affect matchups if he is still unavailable.
Prediction
This should be a low-scoring affair. Karsiyaka have difficulty finding consistent offense, and Petkim’s defensive moments — combined with their own offensive inconsistencies — point toward fewer combined points than usual. Expect a grind-it-out game rather than a shootout.
Tip-off: Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 — 18:30 CET
Prediction: Under 169.5 total points
