Currently, the team with the most cards in Süper Lig is Hatayspor. Hatayspor leads the chart with 79 yellow cards and 4 red cards
Currently, the team with the most cards in Süper Lig is Hatayspor. Hatayspor leads the chart with 79 yellow cards and 4 red cards
Most Carded Teams in Süper Lig: 2025 Current Status
The Trendyol Süper Lig continues with the 29th week after the international break, and the race for the championship is intensifying. The excitement in the league is not only among the teams competing for the top spot but also among those battling for European cup spots and survival. However, one of the most striking statistics in Süper Lig is related to the level of discipline of the teams.
The teams with the most cards in the league have been revealed, and these cards provide important insights into the teams’ defensive strategies and playing styles. Here are the teams in Süper Lig with the most yellow and red cards and their card statistics.
Currently, the team with the most cards in Süper Lig is Hatayspor. Hatayspor leads the chart with 79 yellow cards and 4 red cards. This high card count reflects the team’s aggressive playing style and intense defense against their opponents. Hatayspor’s tough approach towards opponents often catches the attention of referees, leading to an increase in their card tally.
In second place is Sivasspor. Sivasspor has accumulated 62 yellow cards and 8 red cards, which is quite impressive. The team frequently resorts to fouling to stop their opponents, leading to both yellow and red cards. Sivasspor’s disciplined defensive play can sometimes make it harder for them to build up their own offense.
The third place belongs to Konyaspor, with 73 yellow cards and 3 red cards. Konyaspor is known for its combative style, often making aggressive tackles against their opponents. However, this aggression can sometimes lead to negative results, as many of these challenges are penalized by referees.
Gaziantep FK follows in fourth place with 71 yellow cards and 3 red cards. Gaziantep frequently uses fouls to disrupt the pace of the game and break their opponent’s rhythm. This strategy makes them more aggressive in possession but also leads to an increase in their card count.
Eyüpspor also has 71 yellow cards and 3 red cards, mirroring Gaziantep’s performance. Eyüpspor sometimes loses its sense of discipline on the field, using a tough playing style to challenge their opponents, which leads to more cards.
On the other hand, Başakşehir (64 yellow cards, 4 red cards) and Rizespor (63 yellow cards, 4 red cards) also stand out with high card numbers. Başakşehir is known for their tough defensive tactics, while Rizespor sometimes plays with more aggression, resulting in a higher card count.
Kayserispor (61 yellow cards, 5 red cards) is another team that struggles with ball control and uses an aggressive playing style to pressure opponents. Alanyaspor (70 yellow cards, 2 red cards), while more offensive in nature, sometimes picks up cards due to defensive struggles.
Galatasaray (65 yellow cards, 2 red cards) and Kasımpaşa (59 yellow cards, 3 red cards) are also among the teams with the most cards in the league. These teams often make interventions to disrupt the flow of the game, which can sometimes lead to card penalties from the referees.
Samsunspor (61 yellow cards, 2 red cards), Trabzonspor (58 yellow cards, 2 red cards), and Göztepe (53 yellow cards, 3 red cards) are also listed among the top teams for most cards. These teams tend to play more aggressively, resulting in penalties from referees.
Finally, Adana Demirspor (54 yellow cards, 2 red cards) and Bodrum FK (47 yellow cards, 4 red cards) are teams with lower card numbers but still occasionally commit fouls that result in cards.
Fenerbahçe (58 yellow cards, 0 red cards) stands out as the team with the fewest red cards. Fenerbahçe is known for its disciplined playing style, making careful interventions to avoid penalties.
These card statistics in Süper Lig reveal a lot about the teams’ playing styles, defensive strategies, and how they interact with referees. Teams that accumulate a higher number of cards may need to reassess their approach to discipline, as a reduction in cards could improve their overall performance.
Ottawa Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson, centre-right, celebrates his goal with teammates during second period NHL hockey action against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Ottawa, on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP)
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Linus Ullmark made 31 saves, Shane Pinto and Jake Sanderson scored and the Ottawa Senators beat Tampa Bay 2-1 on Thursday night, with the Lightning wrapping up a playoff spot after the game when Colorado beat Columbus.
Pinto opened the scoring for the Senators with 6:15 left in the first period, and Sanderson made it 2-0 on a power play at 5:17 of the second. Brandon Hagel got one back for Tampa Bay at seven minutes of the second with his 34th of the season.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 17 shots for Tampa Bay, playing the second game of a four-game trip. The Lightning had won four in a row.
Ottawa holds the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Takeaways
Lightning: Tampa Bay generated a number of chances on the power play, but was unable to capitalize.
Senators: Ottawa struggled defensively at times and relied heavily on Ullmark.
Key moment
With Ottawa up 2-1, Ullmark made a huge save on Jake Guentzel with 23 seconds remaining in the second period.
Up next
The Lightning are at Buffalo on Saturday night. The Senators host Florida on Saturday and Columbus on Sunday night.
Las Vegas and Seattle seem to be the leading expansion candidates.
Here is a question. Does the proposed sale of the National Basketball Association’s Boston Celtics franchise for a reported $6.1 billion open the door for an NBA expansion? That is a question that has not yet been answered but it appears the NBA brass was waiting for the Celtics business sale to see how much someone was willing to pay for the franchise. The NBA now knows the price for the Boston market. More than six billion dollars. Could the NBA get that price for an expansion team or teams? It depends on just how much a potential NBA owner in Seattle or Las Vegas is willing to pay for an expansion franchise.
The NBA expansion process really has not started although the league brass is absolutely familiar with the two leading expansion candidates, Seattle and Las Vegas. The NBA has an interest in Mexico City as well but geopolitics may get in the way of a United States sports league putting a franchise in Mexico. The NBA wanted to accomplish two things before it was ready to add franchises. The NBA owners wanted a collective bargaining agreement with the players. That deal was reached in 2023. The NBA then wanted to finalize a new American TV deal and that happened in 2024. The NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has been somewhat vague about expanding the league to 32 teams. Another fly in the expansion ointment is this. The NBA could establish a permanent presence in Europe starting its own European league. There could be a new venue built in Las Vegas for an NBA franchise. Seattle politicians really did not want to spend money for a new venue for the NBA SuperSonics in 2006 and 2007. Seattle now has a venue. The SuperSonics ownership took the business to Oklahoma City in 2008. NBA expansion may be closer.
This weekend, we’re changing things up on Let’em Run! Instead of Gulfstream Park, our focus shifts to Aqueduct, where the Wood Memorial headlines an exciting slate of races. With the Santa Anita Derby featuring only five entries (and potentially just four by post time), we’ve opted to pass on covering that race. However, we still have an action-packed schedule, including the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct and the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, which has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 8th, due to inclement weather.
Aqueduct Selections – Saturday, April 5, 2025
The Gazelle Stakes (G3)Race 9 – 4:34 PM EST | 1 1/8 Miles Dirt |
#2 Ballerina d’Oro – Returns to Aqueduct after an impressive second-place finish two back. With Dylan Davis riding for Chad Brown, she has the closing kick needed to capitalize on a strong pace set by speedsters (#1, #3, #8).
The switch to dirt has unlocked her potential.
#3 Vanilla Sundae – The Todd Pletcher-Repole Stable duo keeps Manny Franco aboard. Dominated last out by 15 lengths and was eased up late. This Gun Runner filly won’t mind an off track.
The Carter Stakes (G2)Race 10 – 5:06 PM EST | 7 Furlongs Dirt |
#2 Quint’s Brew – Third off the layoff and Mychel Sanchez’s only mount. Seeking a third consecutive win and could be undefeated but for trouble three starts back. Trainer wins at a 35% clip when last-race winners return.
#4 Full Moon Madness – Kendrick Carmouche, the 7-furlong wizard, teams up with this Aqueduct specialist. Prime Power #1, stretching out to 7F, should make him a major player.
#7 Maximus Meridius – Joel Rosario reunites with Butch Reid’s consistent colt. Loves Aqueduct and has the speed to be involved early.
The Excelsior ($150K)Race 11 – 5:38 PM EST | 1 1/4 Miles Dirt |
#4 Crupi – Class relief could be key. Has battled top-tier competition (White Abarrio, Skippylongstocking, Tapit Trice) but finds a softer spot here. Dylan Davis stays aboard.
#8 Masmak – Consistent runner (4 wins, 1 second in 5 Aqueduct starts). First time at this distance, but Manny Franco’s patient ride should suit.
#6 Phileas Fogg – Kendrick Carmouche (2-for-2 with trainer Rodriguez) gets the mount. If the track is off, stock rises further.
The Wood Memorial (G2)Race 12 – 6:10 PM EST | 1 1/8 Miles Dirt |
#5 Sand Devil – Needs points to qualify for the Derby. Speed of the speed, loves Aqueduct, and trainer Linda Rice is red-hot.
#8 Passion Rules – Undefeated and trained by Brad Cox. Carmouche pulled off an upset in this race last year—can he do it again?
#2 Captain Cook – Likely favorite. Needs a win for Derby eligibility. Already victorious at this distance, and workouts suggest readiness.
#10 Sohana – Big class drop for Brad Cox (38% off this kind of layoff). Rosario takes over.
#5 Ariana Rye – Speed threat with jockey Sophie Vives, who knows her well.
#3 Dolomite – Consistently firing, finished second three times in a row. Manny Franco stays up.
Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland – Rescheduled to Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Due to weather concerns, Keeneland’s entire Saturday card has been moved to Tuesday. The Toyota Blue Grass Stakesremains a pivotal Derby prep race.
Race 10 – 5:52 PM EST | 1 1/8 Miles Dirt | The Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1)
#5 East Avenue – Blinkers on for sharpness. Working out well and primed for a big return effort.
#1 River Thames – Likely favorite. Irad Ortiz Jr. takes over for Velazquez. Should benefit from a ground-saving trip from the rail.
#3 Burnham Square – Best value and a strong upset candidate. Brian Hernandez Jr. takes the reins.
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