Turkey Süper Lig Regular Season - 11
Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Kadir Has Stadium Kayseri
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Kayserispor vs Kasimpasa Match Recap - Nov 2, 2025

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In a thrilling encounter at the Kadir Has Stadium, Kayserispor clawed their way to a much-needed victory against Kasimpasa, triumphing 3-2 on November 2, 2025. In a match characterized by momentum swings and resilient play, it was an afternoon where both teams, hungry for redemption, made their mark.

The home side started strong with an early goal from Furkan Soyalp, who found the back of the net in just the 11th minute. This initial burst of energy set the tone for Kayserispor, whose desperation for a win was palpable given their position at the bottom of the Süper Lig standings. Yet, Kasimpasa responded quickly; just eight minutes later-at the 19-minute mark-Cláudio Winck equalized with a well-timed strike that showcased his attacking prowess despite primarily being known for his defensive skills.

Despite conceding the goal, Kayserispor did not crumble. Instead, they found renewed determination and took control of the match again. The turning point came in the 32nd minute when Stefano Denswil capitalized on a lapse in Kasimpasa's defense to score, giving Kayserispor a 2-1 lead as halftime approached. This moment not only shifted momentum back to Kayserispor but also reinforced their commitment to break free from their winless streak this season.

As play resumed in the second half, both teams continued to exchange chances reflecting their desperation to secure points. Kasimpasa's hopes flickered back to life when Kubilay Kanatsızkuş found an opportunity and leveled the match once more at 2-2 in the 67th minute. His strike seemed to signal another potential comeback for Kasimpasa after their recent struggles had left them with just two wins this season.

However, it was not meant to be for Kasimpasa on this day. With time winding down and pressure mounting, Indrit Tuci emerged as Kayserispor's hero when he scored what would prove to be the decisive goal in the 81st minute. Tuci's effort not only secured three critical points but also solidified his role as one of Kayserispor's key figures moving forward.

As both sides trudged off the pitch, it became clear how vital this result was for Kayserispor, who now find themselves buoyed with nine points while climbing out of last place in a tightly contested league battle. Meanwhile, Kasimpasa remains stranded in mid-table limbo with ten points-a position that raises questions about consistency and resilience going forward.

Reflecting on my pre-match predictions regarding Kayserispor's need for urgency and Kasimpasa's desire for stability-it turns out my hunches about their fight were spot on! As expected, desperation breeds resilience; though I must admit I underestimated how effectively Kayserispor could capitalize under pressure against an opponent they knew they could compete with closely.

Looking ahead, Kayserispor will face a tough challenge as they travel to take on Fenerbahce next week-a match where they certainly cannot afford any slip-ups if they are serious about escaping relegation battles entirely. For Kasimpasa, hosting Goztepe offers an opportunity; finding ways to convert possession into goals will be crucial if they want to turn their luck around and reestablish themselves as contenders rather than mid-table dwellers.

With intensity marked by stakes higher than just points displayed on league tables, it is evident that each fixture holds significant weight as clubs scramble for survival or relevance within Turkey's top-flight football spectrum. After today's excitement at Kadir Has Stadium-who can doubt that we are witnessing high-stakes drama unfolding before our eyes?

Originally published on FollowTeams at November 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM UTC

Match Prediction

Predicted Winner: Kasimpasa
Double chance : draw or Kasimpasa
Kayserispor
10%
Draw
45%
Kasimpasa
45%

Team Lineups

Kasimpasa
4-2-3-1
COACH
Shota Arveladze
1
Andreas Gianniotis
21
Godfried Frimpong
41
Attila Szalai
20
Nicholas Opoku
2
Cláudio Winck
16
Andri Baldursson
6
Cem Üstündag
9
Yusuf Barası
8
Cafú
7
Mamadou Fall
77
Pape Habib Gueye
Kayserispor
4-1-4-1
COACH
Markus Gisdol
1
Onurcan Piri
23
Lionel Carole
4
Stefano Denswil
5
Majid Hosseini
28
Ramazan Civelek
24
Dorukhan Toköz
20
Carlos Mané
33
Furkan Soyalp
10
João Mendes
30
Aaron Opoku
9
German Onugkha

Kasimpasa Substitutes

4 Adem Arous
D
5 Atakan Mujde
M
11 Ali Yavuz Kol
F
12 Mortadha Ben Ouanes
M
14 Jhon Espinoza
D
17 Kubilay Kanatsızkuş
F
25 Ali Emre Yanar
G
29 Taylan Utku Aydın
D
33 Emre Taşdemir
D
61 Ege Albayrak
G

Kayserispor Substitutes

3 Abdulsamet Burak
D
15 Youssef Aït Bennasser
M
16 Mehmet Eray Özbek
M
17 Burak Kapacak
M
21 Yiğit Emre Çeltik
M
22 Indrit Tuci
F
25 Bilal Bayazit
G
27 Deniz Eren Donmezer
G
38 Kayra Cihan
D
77 Nurettin Korkmaz
M

Match Statistics

11
Total Shots
11
3
Shots on Goal
4
3
Shots off Goal
3
5
Blocked Shots
4
6
Shots Inside Box
7
5
Shots Outside Box
4
44%
Ball Possession (%)
56%
312
Total Passes
400
242
Accurate Passes
333
78%
Pass Accuracy (%)
83%
12
Fouls
15
4
Corner Kicks
6
4
Offsides
0
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Goalkeeper Saves
0
1.32
Expected Goals (xG)
0.48

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