BURSASPOR - ANTALYASPOR
Bursaspor were showing an inconsistent performance at the start of first half. But after arrival of new coach Engin Ipekoglu the team began to play more attacking football and took 4 wins at 6 matches. Losses were against Besiktas and Galatasaray. Than second half didn’t start well for them. After some bad performances Bursaspor managed to win last two matches and now they hope for European football next season. Gap is only 4 points with 3rd Besiktas and this brought extra motivation to club. Despite 2 wins in a row they didn’t play great but individual performances of some key players helped them.
Antalyaspor is high flying after 4 wins (last match against Fenerbahce) in a row without conceding a single goal. Actually they lost many matches undeservedly at first half and now they got the reward of consistent performance. The team is 9 points safe from relegation zone and whole team players gained confidence after good results. This confidence was so clear against Fenerbahce that Antalyaspor played nice and also clever football. Most of the clear cut chances came from them and until last minutes Antalyaspor goalkeeper couldn’t be forced to make a save.
Unavailable Players
Both teams have important unavailable players. Suazo (forward), Hasan Yigit (right winger) and Pancu (midfielder) are suspended for home side. Antalyaspor will miss long term injured players Ersen, Mustafa, Idris. Also January transfer Ahmed Dursun is not expected to be fit. Young defender Senol is suspended after he showed a great performance to hold Fenerbahce ace Kezman.
Prediction
Antalyaspor is more organized at last matches but Bursaspor have better individiuals. Also fan support is one of the best in Turkey and it is always hard to beat them infront of 20.0000 hot supporters. I found side betting risky. But I expect a cautious play from Antalyaspor as usual. Low scoring game is very likely.
under 2.5 goals @ 1.75