Bucaspor 1928 vs Balıkesirspor: prediction and stats
3. Lig - Group 23. Lig Group 2 - 18Kick-off on January 17, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Yeni Buca Stadı, İzmir
The Footlab model makes Balıkesirspor the favourite at 41%, against 28% for a draw and 31% for Bucaspor 1928. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Bucaspor 1928 vs Balıkesirspor?
Balıkesirspor starts as the favourite with a 125-point Elo edge (1,664 vs 1,540).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Bucaspor 1928 have 1 wins, 5 draws and 9 defeats; Balıkesirspor have 9, 2 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Karacabey Belediyespor(away) | 1-0 | 2. Lig |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Batman Petrolspor(home) | 3-3 | 2. Lig |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Altınordu(away) | 0-2 | 2. Lig |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Beyoğlu Yeni Çarşı(home) | 1-1 | 2. Lig |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Ankaragücü(away) | 0-1 | 2. Lig |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Eskişehirspor(away) | 0-3 | 3. Lig - Play-offs |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Eskişehirspor(home) | 2-1 | 3. Lig - Play-offs |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Bornova 1877(away) | 4-1 | 3. Lig - Group 4 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Eskişehirspor(home) | 1-1 | 3. Lig - Group 4 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Denizli İYG(away) | 1-0 | 3. Lig - Group 4 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 2 Bucaspor 1928 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Balıkesirspor win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2023 | Balıkesirspor 0-3 Bucaspor 1928 | 2. Lig |
| Oct 23, 2022 | Bucaspor 1928 2-0 Balıkesirspor | 2. Lig |
Last archived meeting: Balıkesirspor vs Bucaspor 1928 on Apr 2, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Bucaspor 1928 score 0.9 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Balıkesirspor score 1.9 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 48% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucaspor 1928 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
| Balıkesirspor | 1.9 | 0.9 | 6 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Bucaspor 1928 vs Balıkesirspor?
- The Footlab model makes Balıkesirspor the favourite at 41%, against 28% for a draw and 31% for Bucaspor 1928.
- Where and when is Bucaspor 1928 vs Balıkesirspor played?
- Bucaspor 1928 vs Balıkesirspor is played on January 17, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Yeni Buca Stadı, in the 3. Lig - Group 2.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 48% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.