Vanspor FK 31%Draw 23%İstanbulspor 46%Expected goals 1.57 – 1.93
65%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.54 · bookmaker 1.65 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.65Odds
Picks by market
Resultİstanbulspor to win ✗46% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.65
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.47
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.30
Vanspor FK vs İstanbulspor: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:30 WAT, Sunday 23 August: Vanspor FK v İstanbulspor in the 1. Lig, played at Ataturk City Stadium. In the table, Vanspor FK are 14th, lower half, on 16 points after 14 matches; İstanbulspor are 19th (in the drop zone) with 8.
Current form
Vanspor FK, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Manisa F.K., away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
İstanbulspor, last 5: DLWWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Bodrum FK, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 3.2 goals per game.
Momentum favours İstanbulspor, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.5 for Vanspor FK.
Head to head
When they last met (25 Apr 2026) it ended Vanspor FK 1–3 İstanbulspor.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vanspor FK 1.6 xG, İstanbulspor 1.9 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 68% for three or more goals, 65% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vanspor FK 31%, draw 23%, İstanbulspor 46%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.65 – longer than our fair 1.54, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vanspor FK 1–1 İstanbulspor. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vanspor FK31%fair 3.22 · @3.20
Draw23%fair 4.39 · @3.20
İstanbulspor46%fair 2.17 · @2.15
3.50Expected goals
1.57Vanspor FK xG
1.93İstanbulspor xG
65%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
1–29%
2–17%
2–27%
0–16%
1–36%
From our goals model: Vanspor FK 1.6 – 1.9 İstanbulspor expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Vanspor FK vs İstanbulspor?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Vanspor FK vs İstanbulspor?
On our numbers Vanspor FK have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 23% and İstanbulspor 46%.
How many goals will there be in Vanspor FK vs İstanbulspor?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vanspor FK vs İstanbulspor?
Our predicted score is Vanspor FK 1–1 İstanbulspor, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Vanspor FK vs İstanbulspor?
Vanspor FK vs İstanbulspor (1. Lig) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Ataturk City Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
