Nilüfer Belediye vs Balıkesirspor: prediction and stats
3. Lig - Group 23. Lig Group 2 - 17Kick-off on December 20, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)İbrahim Yazıcı Stadyumu, Bursa
The Footlab model makes Balıkesirspor the favourite at 40%, against 28% for a draw and 32% for Nilüfer Belediye. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Nilüfer Belediye vs Balıkesirspor?
Balıkesirspor starts as the favourite with a 118-point Elo edge (1,664 vs 1,546).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nilüfer Belediye have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 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 18, 2026 | Kestel Çilek(home) | 3-1 | 3. Lig - Group 1 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Silivrispor(away) | 2-1 | 3. Lig - Group 1 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Kartal Bulvarspor(home) | 2-1 | 3. Lig - Group 1 |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Küçükçekmece Sinopspor(away) | 0-3 | 3. Lig - Group 1 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Yalova Yeşilovaspor(home) | 3-2 | 3. Lig - Group 1 |
| 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 |
How many goals should we expect?
Nilüfer Belediye score 1.5 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Balıkesirspor score 1.9 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilüfer Belediye | 1.5 | 1.4 | 3 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
| 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 Nilüfer Belediye vs Balıkesirspor?
- The Footlab model makes Balıkesirspor the favourite at 40%, against 28% for a draw and 32% for Nilüfer Belediye.
- Where and when is Nilüfer Belediye vs Balıkesirspor played?
- Nilüfer Belediye vs Balıkesirspor is played on December 20, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at İbrahim Yazıcı Stadyumu, in the 3. Lig - Group 2.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 47% 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.