Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray Prediction: Gala Can Be Intimidating At Times When Pitted Up Against A Tricky Side

Antalyaspor will welcome Galatasaray to the New Antalya Stadium in the eighth round of the Turkish Super Lig.

Antalyaspor, who will be out to pick up their third consecutive win in the league, know that they will be faced with a stern test that could foil their plans, as not only have they gone winless in their last fourteen matches against Galatasaray but have won one of their last twenty-four matches.

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Antalyaspor vs. Galatasaray, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Antalyaspor

Form: WWLDD

After picking up their first win of the season, beating Samsunspor 2-0 in front of their own fans, Antalyaspor weren't about to miss on the opportunity to make it two wins in the bounce when they made the trip to Necmi̇ Kadioğlu Sports Complex to confront Istanbulspor.

The Scorpions were trailing behind by a goal in the opening twenty-six minutes through a Valon Ethemi goal; however, the chemistry of Guray Vural and Adam Buksa saw Buksa turn the tide around with a brace of his own that ensured a 2-1 triumph on foreign territory.

Nuri Şahin's team were on a five-match winless run; they picked up their first loss of the season on the first match day, losing 1-0 on the road against Trabzonspor, and this was followed by three successive 1-1 draws against Konyaspor, Sivasspor, and Kayserispor. However, after recording a 3-2 defeat against Fenerbahce, they have ignited some confidence in their camp, as they are currently on a two-match winning streak and will seek to preserve that momentum.

They currently occupy 10th place with 9 points in the standings with 11th-placed Konyaspor and are four points behind fourth-placed Besiktas.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

H. Leite; B. Balci, V. Sari, O. Toprak, G. Vural; E. Rakip, D. Saric; S. Yehezkal, S. Van de Streek, S. Larsson; A. Buksa 

Galatasaray

Form: WWWWW

Galatasaray are setting new standards for excellence in continental football as they remain one of the two sides yet to suffer defeat in Group A of the Champions League group stages. After playing out a 2-2 draw against Copenhagen in the group stage opener, they went on to annihilate Manchester United on the road by winning 3-2.

Their league performance has been nothing short of exceptional, as they have punched above expectations, going unbeaten in seven matches, recording six wins and a draw, with a recent 2-1 triumph over Ankaragucu at home adding to that tally.

With a six-match winning streak under their belt, Okan Buruk's men will be hoping to add a seventh consecutive win by seeing off the threat of an opposing outfit they have maintained a fourteen-match unbeaten run against.

They currently occupy second place with 19 points, five points ahead of third-placed Adana Demirspor and two points behind first-placed Fenerbahce.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

F. Muslera; Angelino, A. Bardakci, V. Nelsson, S. Boey; L. Torreira, K. Demirbay; M. Akturkoglu, D. Mertens, Tete; M. Icardi 

Match Facts

• Antalyaspor are winless in their last seven home matches when playing against Galatasaray.
• Galatasaray has yet to suffer defeat in seven matches played in the Super Lig.
• Antalyaspor averages 1.33 goals per game when playing at home, and Galatasaray averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home.

Head-To-Head

In the last 51 meetings, Antalyaspor have won 7 times, Galatasaray have won 28 times, and there have been 16 draws, with the goal difference being 92-48 in favor of Galatasaray.

Expert Betting Tips

Antalyaspor are high on confidence after winning two consecutive matches in the league, and this is a side that can make life difficult for the defending champions despite the scales tipped against them. This is a side that has not lost by a goal margin in four home games against Galatasaray, and a similar trend can be expected here as their chances of success appear slim.

Despite Antalyaspor predicted to be a tricky side, Galatasaray are favorites to claim all three points in this encounter given their impressive form in the league, and we anticipate them to cruise to a hard-fought triumph, stamping their dominance even further.

• W2 for 1.70
• Anytime Goalscorer - Mauro Icardi for 1.90
• Total - Under 2.5 for 2.25