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Turkish Super Lig | Gameweek 10
Oct 24, 2021 at 2pm UK
Antalya Arena
IB

Antalyaspor
1 - 2
Istanbul

Ghacha (90+5')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Ozcan (32', 56')
Caicara (79')

Preview: Antalyaspor vs. Istanbul Basaksehir - prediction, team news, lineups

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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Antalyaspor and Istanbul Basaksehir, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Antalyaspor and Istanbul Basaksehir meet in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday, with both sides sitting just above the relegation zone.

Both teams are on nine points after the opening nine games of the season, one point above the bottom four, with the hosts in 15th and the visitors in 14th.


Match preview

It is a first home game in charge for Antalyaspor boss Nuri Sahin, who replaced Ersun Yanal at the start of the month.

The former Real Madrid midfielder had been part of the club's playing squad, but has now confirmed his retirement to focus solely on coaching.

Sahin's first match at the helm was a 2-2 draw away at Sivasspor, with all the goals coming in a frantic first half.

After surviving relegation by just four points last season, Antalyaspor have only won two of their first nine games of the new campaign, but both of those victories have come on home turf.

Sahin will hope that the next week will give his side a much-needed confidence boost, as they face third tier Diyarbekirspor in the cup on Thursday before hosting newly-promoted Giresunspor next Monday.

Istanbul Basaksehir are also entering a new era under the guidance of legendary Turkish midfielder Emre Belozoglu, who succeeded Aykut Kocaman at the start of the month.

Belozoglu's only previous managerial experience came as interim boss of Fenerbahce at the end of last season, but he only lost one of 10 games in charge.

Having made the move across Istanbul, to a club where he spent four years as a player, Belozoglu earned an impressive 3-2 win over city rivals Besiktas in his first game in charge of the Gray Owls.

Now Istanbul Basaksehir – who were Super Lig champions in 2020 – will go in search of back-to-back victories for the first time this season, but they have lost all four of their away games so far.

Basaksehir are unbeaten in their last 11 games against Antalyaspor, winning nine of those. The Scorpions have not been victorious in this fixture since 2016.

Antalyaspor Turkish Super Lig form:
  • L
  • L
  • D
  • W
  • L
  • D

Istanbul Basaksehir Turkish Super Lig form:
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • W



Team News

Antalyaspor remain without Andrea Poli, who picked up an injury against Adana Demirspor three weeks ago.

Nuri Sahin switched systems to a three-man defence for his first game in charge and is likely to continue with this set up.

Fredy's goal against Sivasspor last weekend was his first since the opening day of the season; Haji Wright is the only other player in the squad to net more than once in 2021-22.

Emre Belozoglu could name an unchanged Istanbul Basaksehir team after victory over Besiktas last weekend.

Fredrik Gulbrandsen came off the bench to score against the Black Eagles, so he is the most likely to come into the side if Belozoglu does decide to switch things around.

Stefano Okaka has netted six goals in six games since signing from Udinese in the summer, making him the second-highest scorer in the Turkish Super Lig.

Antalyaspor possible starting lineup:
Boffin; Sari, Naldo, Kudryashov; Balci, Ozmert, Fredy, Vural; Amilton, Wright, Sinik

Istanbul Basaksehir possible starting lineup:
Babacan; Caicara, Ndayishimiye, Epureanu, Lima; Tekdemir; Visca, Chadli, Ozcan, Turuc; Okaka


We say: Antalyaspor 1-2 Istanbul Basaksehir

With two rookie managers going head to head, it is difficult to know quite what to expect from this fixture. Istanbul Basaksehir got off to the perfect start under Belozoglu and possess more quality in their side, so we think the visitors will just edge victory.



Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data



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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1GalatasarayGalatasaray22193055223360
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9TrabzonsporTrabzonspor2278736261029
10GaziantepGaziantep228592830-229
11AlanyasporAlanyaspor237792531-628
12Caykur RizesporCaykur Rizespor2283112637-1127
13AntalyasporAntalyaspor2376102642-1627
14KonyasporKonyaspor2266102936-724
15SivassporSivasspor2365122739-1223
16Bodrumspor2355131629-1320
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