Antalyaspor - Alanyaspor Prediction, Picks and Tips
There will be another surprising finalist in Türkiye Kupasi this year. In addition to the semi-final pairing between the two favorites Trabzonspor vs. Fenerbahce also has a derby on the Turkish Riviera. In the semi-final first leg of the Turkish Cup, Antalyaspor welcomes the neighbor from Alanya on Wednesday evening. As the betting comparison shows, Antalyaspor vs. Alanyaspor according to odds neither of the two teams clearly favored. Alanyaspor is due to the season so far in the Süper Lig but favorite for the final in the Türkiye Kupasi. Finally, the Orange-Greens from Alanya buckled and lost the good starting position in the Süper Lig. Meanwhile Alanyaspor has already reached the sixth place in the Süper Lig. In contrast, the shape curve of the home side from Antalya was pointing upwards. The red-whites fought with a strong series from the table cellar and thus dispelled the relegation ghost. This upward trend must now also be demonstrated in the semi-final first leg of the Türkiye Kupasi.
For Antalyaspor, relegation in the Süper Lig is a top priority. As Tamer Tuna, coach from Antalyaspor, emphasized, the "Türkiye Kupasi" is just an extra bonus. A relegation to the second Turkish league would be the financial super meltdown for Antalyaspor. In the past few years there have been numerous setbacks due to the careless transfer policy. The scorpions initiated a change last summer. If Antalyaspor succeeds in relegation this season, the team will at least regain financial stability for the time being. In the most recent transfer window, the red-whites increased with seven new players, including Lukas Podolski. Tamer Tuna quickly integrated the new players into the game system. Gradually, the "German tank" - the name of the Turkish media - Podolski gets more minutes of use. Across all competitions, Antalyaspor has recently been unbeaten nine games in a row. Antalyaspor made a home draw against Fenerbahce last weekend. The red-whites turned a gap and led 2-1. In the sixth minute of stoppage time Antalyaspor then conceded the unfortunate goal to the 2-2 final score. Two important points have been left behind. Wipe your mouth and carry on now is the motto. At the weekend, the away game against Genclerbirligi is the next pioneering match in the fight for relegation. In the semi-final first leg of the "Türkiye Kupasi" no major changes in the squad of Scorpions are expected. Antalyaspor is expected to start from the same starting line-up as in the home game against Fenerbahce.
Alanyaspor collapses in the most important season phase. After three defeats in a row, the euphoria for a placement among the top four teams in the Süper Lig has evaporated. At least in the Turkish Cup, expectations are now to be met. In the derby against the neighbor from Antalya, Alanyaspor wants to present and thus set the course for the final. Alanyaspor has had nothing to cheer for in the past three derbies against Antalyaspor. Both derbies were lost last season. Alanyaspor did not get past a goalless draw in the first half of the current season. Nevertheless, the team of head coach Erol Bulut is favored for the final. This is also thanks to the strong season of Alanyaspor. In the "Türkiye Kupasi" the Orange-Greens recently eliminated Galatasaray. In the first and second leg Alanyaspor was an equal opponent and thus defied the Turkish record champions. In the end, a total score of 3: 3 was enough to reach the semi-finals of the Turkish Cup. According to recent media reports, Fenerbahce is said to be interested in Erol Bulut. Although rumors have recently been denied, a change should not be ruled out, especially since Bulut was already playing for the canaries in his playing career. Erol Bulut will probably remain Alanyaspor coach until the end of the season. On Wednesday evening Bulut can largely draw on the full. Only Juanfran will miss the cup game. Changes in the starting eleven are not expected.
Our recommendation tip for Antalyaspor - Alanyaspor : BTS / YES @ 1.57