Antalyaspor vs Istanbul Basaksehir Match Recap - Oct 26, 2025

In a commanding performance at Corendon Airlines Park, Istanbul Basaksehir delivered a much-needed victory, thrashing Antalyaspor 4-0 in a match that felt more like a turning point for the visitors than a setback for the hosts. Eldor Shomurodov and Nuno Da Costa emerged as the architects of Antalyaspor's despair, both finishing the match with two goals apiece as Basaksehir secured their first win of the season.

From the outset, the match unfolded as a clash between two teams struggling for survival in the Süper Lig. Antalyaspor, sitting in 11th place and eager to build on a recent win over Samsunspor, made a habit of leaking goals, conceding 16 in their last nine outings. A glimmer of hope emerged when they found late goals in recent matches, but the narrative quickly soured as they faced a Basaksehir side desperate for points, languishing in 16th place with only seven points in the ledger.

The visitors quickly seized control. At the 22-minute mark, Shomurodov struck first, sending a clear signal that Basaksehir came to Corendon Airlines Park not just to play but to dominate. Just before halftime, Nuno Da Costa doubled the lead, scoring his first of the night as Antalyaspor's defense crumbled under pressure. The home team's situation worsened just before the whistle when Doğukan Sinik received a red card, reducing Antalyaspor to ten men and leaving them with a mountain to climb.

The second half brought more misery for the beleaguered hosts. Da Costa added another to his tally only nine minutes in, exploiting the chaotic atmosphere that engulfed Antalyaspor. As if to cap off a perfect evening for Basaksehir, Shomurodov found the net again in the 88th minute, finalizing the scoreline at 4-0 and leaving the home supporters in stunned silence.

This match not only marked a critical victory for Basaksehir, who had previously gone winless in their last eight games, but it also raised questions about Antalyaspor's ability to steer their season in the right direction. The defeat means Antalyaspor remains mired in 11th place with just ten points from ten matches, a stark contrast to a vital full three points for Basaksehir, who now sit with 10 points in 16th place.

Looking ahead, both teams face pressing challenges. For Antalyaspor, the task is to recover and reassert themselves defensively, as the specter of relegation looms closer with each passing week. Meanwhile, Basaksehir must harness this momentum and build upon it, transforming a rare triumph into a turning point in their campaign. As both teams navigate this crucial juncture, the Süper Lig landscape grows ever more perilous, where every point counts and every match could spell either survival or despair.