Antalyaspor vs Alanyaspor – News and Probable Lineups

Antalyaspor will welcome Alanyaspor on Sunday, aiming for a victory that might help them step away from the relegation zone.

Currently, the home team sits in 14th place in the Super Lig, while their opponents at the Antalya Stadium are positioned five points ahead in 12th.

Match overview

After finishing 15th – their lowest position in four seasons – in the 2024-25 campaign, Antalyaspor had hoped for improved results this season.

However, three consecutive losses and only one win in seven league matches have placed Sami Ugurlu’s squad in a challenging position to avoid relegation.

With just three games left, Antalyaspor finds themselves above the relegation zone only on goal difference, with a tough match against leaders Galatasaray remaining on the calendar.

Thus, following a 2-0 loss to Goztepe SK in their last outing, it is crucial for the Scorpions to get back on the winning track in this encounter.

While they currently share the worst home record in the league, Antalyaspor has managed to secure eight points from their last six home fixtures.

On the other hand, Alanyaspor has one of the most peculiar away records across European football, achieving 10 draws from 15 away matches.

Moreover, they have only secured one win, which was against Konyaspor back on September 13.

Despite failing to win their last four games, Joao Pereira’s squad is five points clear of the relegation zone.

In addition to suffering a 3-2 defeat at home to Samsunspor in their previous match, Alanyaspor has also been eliminated from the Turkish Cup by Besiktas, leading to them conceding three goals in consecutive games.

Team News

Ugurlu is anticipated to alter his starting XI for Antalyaspor following their 2-0 setback against Goztepe.

Georgi Dzhikiya and Soner Dikmen are likely to be included after their introductions at half-time in that match. Lautaro Giannetti and Dario Saric might not be available.

Abdulkadir Omur could play in midfield, either centrally or on the right, while Sander van de Streek might retain his spot in attack after scoring in two of his last four outings.

Meanwhile, Guven Yalcin and Meschack Elia are set for potential recalls after finding the net as substitutes against Samsunspor.

Ibrahim Kaya may be absent, and Steve Mounie will be serving a one-match suspension due to four yellow cards.

Antalyaspor probable starting XI:

Julian; Yesilyurt, Ozturk, Dzhikiya, Paal; Ceesay; Sinik, Dikmen, Safouri, Storm; Streak

Alanyaspor probable starting XI:

Victor; Aksoy, Lima, Akdag; Hadergionaj, Maestro, January, Rouen; Elia, Yalcin, Hwang

With both teams experiencing losing streaks, we do not anticipate a high-quality encounter. While Antalyaspor is in desperate need of a win, they may be satisfied with just managing to secure another point, which the visitors would accept without hesitation.