Başakşehir FK edged out Karagümrük 2-1 in a Turkish Super League encounter on January 17, 2026. The home victory was crucial for Başakşehir's European qualification hopes, as they overcame a stubborn Karagümrük side in a competitive match. Başakşehir started on the front foot and were rewarded with an early goal from a deflected shot. They doubled their lead midway through the second half with a clinical finish following a sustained period of pressure. Karagümrük refused to give up and pulled a goal back with ten minutes remaining, setting up a tense finale. The visitors threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, but Başakşehir's defense held firm, with their goalkeeper making a vital save in added time to preserve the three points. The win propelled Başakşehir into the top half of the table, while Karagümrük's inconsistent form continued. The Başakşehir manager highlighted the importance of the fast start, and the Karagümrük coach felt his team deserved a point for their second-half fightback.