Fenerbahce - Antalyaspor Prediction, Picks and Tips
Again, there should be no winner in the intercontinental derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. The arch rivals separated on the last matchday for the fifth time in a row with a draw. Galatasaray are thus out of the league standings, while Fenerbahce has mastered the hardest part of the first half. The point yield of the "canaries" can certainly be proud of in the demanding season opener. So far, Fenerbahce has completed three derbies and a top game against Alanyaspor. In the remaining first round, it is now time to build a winning streak. With a home win over Antalyaspor the triumphal procession should start. Fenerbahce is against the favorites in Antalyaspor according to odds of the bookies. This is not surprising in the home field of Fenerbahce. Fenerbahce have not lost a single home game in Süper Lig this year. In addition, Fenerbahce scored at least one goal in each Süper Lig home game under coach Ersun Yanal. The strong performances of the men in yellow and blue have been overshadowed in the recent two home games by a weak opportunity exploitation. If the opportunities in the upcoming home game against Antalyaspor better used, speaks for some offensive fireworks of the host.
Fenerbahce is on the title track this season. With eleven points from the first six Süper Lig games, not only was the top scoring of all title aspirants, but also a successful season opener in the demanding fixture schedule. So far, Fenerbahce already completed three out of four derbies in the first round and also had to visit the current top club in Alanya. The current leader of the league from Alanya missed the "canaries" the only season deficit so far. Due to rule violations in the game between Alanyaspor and Fenerbahce, there is still a possibility of restarting the game in the room. Despite the rejection of the application from the Turkish Football Association, the board does not give up and may go to the next instance. After the intercontinental derby, the "canaries" want to find their way back to the victory track. In this calendar year, Fenerbahce has been able to take advantage of the home advantage so far and presented himself under Ersun Yanal offensive. Under coach Yanal at least one goal was scored in each home game in the Süper Lig. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce is already unbeaten 15 home games in a row. Even the statistics in the recent home game underpin the home strength Fenerbahces. With almost 67% possession, 30 shots and a pass rate of 90% Fenerbahce has the opponent downright against the wall. Fenerbahce is working on the odds, a victory in the home game against Antalyaspor can not be ruled out. Most recently, Fenerbahce had to contend with injury worries in the squad, which is why Ersun Yanal forced changes in the starting eleven had to make. After the international break, the injured players are expected to return to the squad. In the home game against Antalyaspor minimal changes in the squad are expected. While the offensive around top performers such as Muriqi and Kruse remains unchanged, relegated in the defense, the recovered left-back Hasan Ali Kaldirim back into the starting eleven. Dirar, who has previously worked the left defense, replaces the battered Isla on the right-back position. While Vedat Muriqi leads with three goals the internal scorer list, Max Kruse is with five assists, the top-contributors to the team. Even off the court Kruse made recently headlines: The ex-Bremer sang namely at the derby against Galatasaray the Turkish national anthem and reaped even for it from followers of the arch rival much praise. At Fenerbahce against Antalyaspor, a prediction on the hosts after the recent performances is very obvious. A point loss at home would be a surprise after the previous conceptions of the "canaries".
In Turkey, the big problem of the miserable transfer policy has prevailed in recent years. Often, huge sums of money have been invested in foreign stars, which have ultimately not obtained the desired performance in Turkey. Anatolian clubs, in particular, were left at their expense, as goals such as the right to launch the Europa League could not be achieved despite high investments. Antalyaspor has suffered just that fate. In recent years, the club from the resort invested a lot of money in stars such as Eto'o, Nasri, Menez or Djourou. Eto'o excluded, but the new additions did not strike as desired. The goals in the Süper Lig were not reached at the end of the season. The transfer policy of Antalyaspor resulted in debts over debts. The financial situation at the club caused a change in the summer of 2018. The all-round renewal in the squad but was successfully mastered by the new coach Bülent Korkmaz. Last year, instead of a relegation battle, there was a sovereign seventh place in the table for Antalyaspor. This summer, only selective reinforcements followed. Large expenses were largely avoided. With Gustavo Blanco, Gelson Dala and Amilton only three new legionaries joined the squad. In the first six season games, there were eight points for the Korkmaz-Eleven. Most recently, Yeni Malatyaspor was defeated 3-0 at home. Surprisingly, it was already the second game this season, in which Antalyaspor held zero. Last season, Antalyaspor, with 55 goals conceded in 34 games, the worst defensive of the Süper Lig and thus conceded more goals than the bottom club Akhisarspor. With the defensive weaknesses Antalyaspor expects an easy task in the away game in Istanbul. Only two of the last eight away games have won Antalyaspor in the Süper Lig. Antalya conceded five goals in their last two outings. Sinik and Kavklidere are likely to miss the away match in Istanbul due to injury. Winger Aatif Chahechouhe will face his former team-mates in Istanbul.
Our recommendation tip for Fenerbahce - Antalyaspor : BTS / YES @ 1.76