Etimesgut SK vs Gaziantep FK prediction

Etimesgut SK welcome Süper Lig outfit Gaziantep FK in the third round of the Turkish Cup. The hosts arrive with momentum after putting together a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions, which included a commanding 5-1 victory away against Tokat Bld Plevnespor in the previous cup phase.

Gaziantep FK enter this tie enduring a difficult period domestically. Sitting 14th in the 18-team Süper Lig with eight points from nine matches, the top-flight club has suffered four consecutive defeats and conceded ten goals across that stretch. In addition, squad options are trimmed with F. Bavuk, U. Meleke and N. Sangare sidelined through injury.

While the difference in divisional standard provides Gaziantep FK with an underlying quality baseline, their defensive fragility and poor run of form give the home side genuine belief that they can make this cup contest competitive.