Turk Telekom vs Bursaspor: Analysis and Prediction – Turk Telekom and Bursaspor will play a match in the first round of Turkish Super League.
Turk Telekom vs Bursaspor Odds
Turk Telekom Team News
Turk Telekom’s basketball team has had a rough pre-season, with a tally of only one win out of six friendly games, their lone win came against Galatasaray.
The Ankara-based Turkish team is currently in a rebuilding phase, which is evident from the significant changes during the summer transfer window. Among the most notable departures are players like Jerian Grant, Tyrique Jones, and Erkan Yilmaz, all of whom have moved to teams participating in the EuroLeague. It’s quite clear that the team has lost a considerable amount of quality. Head coach Emre Can has left the team and joined Efes, and its big lose for team and organisation. To compensate for this loss, the team has made several new acquisitions. Tyrone Wallace, a player from whom much is expected, has joined the ranks. Steven Enoch from Baskonia and Jalen Adams from Maccabi have also been added to the roster.
Despite their lackluster pre-season performance, it’s evident that Turk Telekom is keen on making a triumphant start to the new season. The advantage of playing on their home court adds to their motivation, especially since their opponent has faced significant losses both financially and in terms of player departures during the summer.
Bursaspor Team News
This summer, Bursa underwent significant changes, mainly due to the club’s administration losing its main sponsor, leading to a considerable reduction in the budget compared to previous seasons. This was evident in their pre-season performance, where they suffered five defeats in five friendly matches.
The cascade of departures began with the exit of coach Dusan Alimpijevic, followed by a staggering nine players. Notable among them are team leaders Derek Needham, Onuralp Bitim, Ahmet Duverioglu, Anthony Clemmons, and particularly David Dudzinski. In place of the departed talents, the club has recruited less-established foreign players, who now bear the hefty task of filling the void left by their predecessors. Veteran Semih Erden has been signed from Turk Telekom, while the new American additions include Johnny Hamilton, Michael Young, Jordan Floyd, and Anthony Brown. Given the almost complete overhaul of the team over the summer, it seems an uphill battle lies ahead for Bursaspor in the coming months.
In the past, even with a stronger squad, Bursaspor often faced defeat when playing away against Turk Telekom. With the current set of challenges, and facing an opponent hungry for a victorious season opener, Bursaspor’s forthcoming visit to the well-known Ankara Arena looks daunting.
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Turk Telekom vs Bursaspor H2H
In the last season, the two teams met twice, with each side won once. Taking a more extended view, Turk Telekom has emerged wins in six of their last ten head-to-head matchups.
Absences and Injuries
Based on the available information, there are no reported injuries. Both teams should have a full roster at their disposal for the upcoming game.
Turk Telekom vs Bursaspor Prediction
Both teams struggled with scoring during their preseason friendly matches, serving as a prelude to this encounter. Precisely for this reason, where both sides will be extra motivated, a different outcome is expected for this match. With the newly arrived American players on both teams, a real shooting competition is anticipated, likely resulting in a cumulative score exceeding the set margin.
Tip-off Time: Saturday, 30.09.2023, 19:30 CET
Prediction: Over 158.5
Odds: 1.73
Sportsbook: 22Bet