Match preview: a winter group-stage clash with attacking intent
Iğdır FK welcome Aliağa FAŞ to what promises to be one of the more entertaining encounters in the Turkish Cup group stage on 24/12/2025. Both teams arrive in decent nick and with recent fixtures that suggest goals are likely: Iğdır FK have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, including a convincing 4-1 victory over Adana Demirspor and a narrow 3-2 win against Orduspor 1967. Aliağa FAŞ, meanwhile, has shown they can score away from home too, producing a 3-1 triumph at Sivasspor and a 3-0 home win against Kırklarelispor. The form lines read similarly on paper, which sets up a genuine shootout rather than a cagey cup tie.
Form and statistical edge
Recent form for both sides is strikingly even: each club’s latest ten-match string shows five wins, three draws and two defeats, which underlines how competitive this fixture should be. Looking deeper, attacking metrics favour a game with chances. Iğdır FK have racked up 42 total shots with 20 on target in the sample provided, while Aliağa FAŞ eclipse them with 58 total shots and 27 on target — numbers that point to sustained pressure and finishing opportunities. Both teams have registered high “over 2.5” frequencies in their recent matches and the “both teams to score” figures are healthy too, particularly for Aliağa FAŞ in front of their own fans. Iğdır’s goalladen wins and Aliağa’s ability to find the net even in tougher away assignments suggest defences could be tested on Wednesday.
Key moments and match dynamics to watch
Iğdır FK’s recent draw with Sivasspor showed resilience — pulling back to level after trailing at half-time — and that fighting spirit is often decisive in single-leg cup group games. Moryke Fofana was named the best performer in that fixture, underlining Iğdır’s capacity to influence matches through decisive individual displays. On the flip side, Aliağa FAŞ arrive with the confidence that comes from a recent 3-1 win and a string of productive offensive outings. Expect a lively opening 45 minutes as both sides look to impose themselves early; the rhythm of recent games suggests tempo will remain high throughout.
Betting suggestion (goal market)
Given the evidence — potent attacking numbers, frequent over-2.5 games for both teams and several recent multi-goal scorelines — the clearest market edge is in goals. Back Over 2.5 goals in this fixture: it aligns with the teams’ tendencies and the shot volumes imply multiple clear-cut opportunities. For reading on when to play goal markets and how to time those moves, see The right time to place bets on goal markets, and for a broader take on odds and value consider How the betting odds work in sports betting.
