On April 25, 2026, Istanbulspor secured an important victory by defeating Imar Altyapi Vanspor FK 3-1 away in the 37th week of Trendyol 1. Lig. The match, held at Van Atatürk Stadium, saw Istanbulspor display an effective game from the start. They took the lead in the 36th minute with a goal from Ömer Faruk Duymaz. In the 27th minute, Erdi Dikmen equalized for Vanspor. However, Istanbulspor regained control with goals from Araujo in the 59th minute and Vefa Temel in the 73rd minute, sealing the win. This victory strengthened Istanbulspor's position in the league. The team's goalkeeper, Alp Tutar, made crucial saves that played a significant role in the win. This result was a critical step for Istanbulspor in terms of their season goals.