Antalyaspor take on Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig this weekend, with the visitors looking for the three points that would potentially move them back to within touching distance of those at the top of the standings. However, with the home side being unbeaten in their last two Turkish domestic fixtures, it could well be a tight affair at the New Antalya Stadium.
Turkish Super Lig – New Antalya Stadium, Antalya – Sunday 26th November – 16:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5/2 at Ladbrokes |
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Antalyaspor
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Antalyaspor host Turkish giants Fenerbahce on Sunday evening, with both sides looking to improve upon their impressive recent results. Managers Leonardo Araújo and Aykut Kocaman will be going head-to-head in Antlya this weekend, with the home side looking to cause one of the biggest upsets of the season to date. Despite the visitors being the favourites for victory, there is little separating the two teams in the betting markets with the major bookmakers, with those still unsure of who to back advised to check out our top tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Antalyaspor Team News & Form
Antalyaspor come into this weekend’s clash off the back of an important draw away at Konyaspor, with Leonardo Araujo’s men having beaten struggling Kardemir Karabukspor the week beforehand. Former Barcelona and Inter Milan man Samuel Eto’o is undoubtedly the star man for the home team, with the former Cameroon international having scored six times in the Turkish Super Lig so far this season. Elsewhere, former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou, Samir Nasri and Brazilian Sandro are the most well-known players for the home side, who have invested heavily in their squad over recent months. A lack of goals have certainly restricted Antalyaspor so far this season however, with the home side having scored just 14 times.
Fenerbahce Team News & Form
Fenerbahce claimed an impressive 4-1 win over Sivasspor last time around, their fifth consecutive league match without defeat. Despite such a record, the visitors come into this weekend’s clash six points behind the league leaders, with five draws restricting their progress. Despite neither player being on their best form so far this season, former Tottenham Hotspur strikers Vincent Janssen and Roberto Soldado could well line up for the visitors, alongside the likes of Martin Skrtel and Mathieu Valbuena.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 18 times in the past, with Fenerbahce having won 11 of such encounters to date, as well as registering two draws. However, Antalyaspor won both meetings last season, winning 1-0 both home and away.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite winning both meetings between the two sides last season and their status as the home team, it perhaps comes as a surprise that Antalyaspor go into the match as the underdogs for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 23/10 with Ladbrokes, while those looking to bet on an away win for Fenerbahce can take advantage of 21/1 odds from Skybet.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes, which can be found at best odds of 4/7 with Ladbrokes.