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Adana Demirspor 0 - 2 Erokspor
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Adana Demirspor
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Draw
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Erokspor
Match Details: August 11th 2025 | Esenler Erokspor Stadyumu, Istanbul | Turkish 1. Lig
The Turkish 1. Lig campaign kicks off this weekend, marking the start of a new nine month battle for points, titles and survival. One of the sides expected to be competing for promotion to the Super Lig is Adana Demirspor, who suffered relegation from the top tier last season.
They will open their account for the season against Erokspor, who have been on a stupendous upward trend since the early 2010’s - the side has been promoted six times since 2013, when they were competing in the Istanbul 1. Amator Ligi.
Key Betting Tip: Erokspor to Win at odds of 1.15 on Highbet represents good value for the tip provided by our in-house tipsters.
Adana Demirspor Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Murat Eser (GK); Gokdeniz Tunc, Ali Arda Yildiz, Yusuf Demirkiran, Breyton Fougeu; Bunyamin Balat, Tayfun Aydogan; Ali Kol, Nabil Alioui, Ozan Demirbag; Abat Aimbetov.
Very much keeping the same squad as last season, Demirspor know that at least in the second tier, they have a side that can compete for promotion. Should promotion come, they would need to invest heavily in the squad in a bid to survive, but for the time being, this cheaper, more manageable one is exactly what they need.
With no games yet played, Demirspor have no suspensions or injuries to speak of, and thus could have a full complement of players on Monday.
Erokspor Predicted XI (4-2-2-2): Muhammed Birkan Tetik (GK); Enes Alic, Onur Ulas, Hayrullah Bilazer, Francis Nzaba; Guelor Kanga, Ryan Jack; Cagatay Yilmaz, Mame Mor Faye; Olarenwaju Kayode, Hamza Catakovic.
A similar story to Demirspor, Erokspor have decided to keep things largely the same as last season, with the notable exception of Guelor Kanga, who will provide midfield quality and depth after his move from Crvena Zvezda in the Serbian League.
With no games yet played, Erokspor have no suspensions or injuries to speak of, and thus could have a full complement of players on Monday.
With Adana Demirpsor vs Erokspor being played on the opening gameweek of the 1. Lig season, both sides are tied together on zero points.
Thanks to Erokspor’s remarkable rise through the Turkish football pyramid, the two sides have never been in the same division, and even more remarkably, have never played each other in a competitive capacity. This will add extra tension to their first ever meeting, as both sides will want to start their rivalry with a victory.
Adana Demirspor Last Five Games:
Despite a positive end to their already doomed top flight campaign, Demirspor have had a poor pre-season, which will have affected pre-season morale. Conceding seven and scoring just one in their two friendlies does not bode well for the new season.
Moreover, they have experienced two 5-0 defeats in their last five games, a pattern which will be on their minds come opening day.
Erokspor Last Five Games:
Though they experienced something of a drop off in form at the end of last season, there was nothing left for them to play for, and it was only natural that Erokspor’s players started to look ahead to a well earned holiday and the 2025/26 season.
Drawing with top flight side Rizespor in pre-season showed promise, but with just one friendly played over the course of the summer, the sample size is too small to make any meaningful predictions regarding the season.
Our advanced algorithm has analyzed over 200 data points, predicting that Erokspor will pick up the win to gain maximum points in their season opener, as Demirspor fall to a disappointing 2-0 defeat. The model factors in current form, head to head records, player availability and tactical matchups.
Football Park’s Best Bet: Erokspor to Win - Looking at recent seasons, it is clear that Erokspor are on an upward trend. Finally at the level when they can recruit players recognised on the other side of Europe, Erokspor are quickly becoming a side that players want to join - the feel-good factor after so many recent promotions will still be in full flow throughout the squad and fans, hence why we think they will nab a win over Demirpsor.
Ali Kol (Adana Demirspor): In what was a poor season for Adana Demirspor, Ali Kol was the only true standout on the left wing. The Turkish national was the only play to grab games by the scruff of their necks in an attempt to make something happen, and though his one goal and five assist sound far from impressive, it was as much as he could do with his team mates failing to pull their weight.
Ryan Jack (Erokspor): Bringing with him a wealth of European experience upon his move to the club last season, former Rangers man Ryan Jack adds some much needed high quality depth to Erokspor’s midfield. Capable of breaking up dangerous passages of play as well as arriving late on the attacking scene, he is a formidable adversary in the middle of the park, and will be a driving force in the team as they start the hunt for yet another promotion.
Stadium Details: Opened in 2017, the Esenler Erokspor Stadium is Erokspor’s brand new ground, built with the future in mind. Though it does not boast the state of the art facilities of the top tier sides, it is clean, well thought out, and can host upwards of 5 ‘000 fans.
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