Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray Prediction: Can Gala Impress On Foreign Territory?

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

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: LLDWL

Antalyaspor are enduring a difficult start to the season after last season's tenth-place finish. In the early stages, they find themselves flirting sitting two places above the red line, having maintained a three-point cushion. 

In their recent outing, they couldn't secure an away win against Rizespor as they dropped three points in a 2-1 defeat. This result was nothing out of the ordinary, as you'd have to go all the way to March 2022 to find their last away win. Playing hosts to Galatasaray doesn't inspire much confidence either to see them return to winning ways, having failed to win their last 16 encounters (L12, D4).

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Piric; Yilmaz, Sari, Thalisson, Vural; Petrusenko, Kaluzinski; Townsend, Larsson, Djenepo; Samudio

Galatasaray

Form: WDWWW

Reaping the benefits of their solid start this season are Galatasaray, who currently sit four points clear at the top. Their success this season can be attributed to their offensive prowess, which has seen them score 24 goals; which is the league highest.

Gala managed to secure a 1-0 home victory over Alanyaspor before the international break, though it has to be said it wasn't one of their best performances. Prior to this, they were held to a 2-2 draw against RFS in the Europa League and would've been disappointed not to have picked up maximum points considering they were leading by two goals.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Nelsson; Sara, Torreira; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun; Icardi

Match Facts

• Antalyaspor have lost just two of their last ten home matches in the Super Lig.
• Galatasaray have not lost to Antalyaspor in their last 16 encounters.
• Antalyaspor averages 1.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Galatasaray averages 3.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 53 meetings, Antalyaspor have won 7 times, Galatasaray have won 30 times, and there have been 16 draws, with the goal difference being 96-49 in favour of Galatasaray. 

Expert Betting Tips

Antalyaspor will undoubtedly have their backs against the wall in a bid for a favourable outcome against Galatasaray. Their last home win against this opponent was in 2016, and it's also worth mentioning that they have failed to secure a win in their last 16 encounters. 

Galatasaray have been impressive this season despite some minor setbacks pushing them backward, and they are favourites with bookmakers to pick up all three points and make it two wins on the bounce in the league. Therefore, support Gala to cover the handicap (-1.5).

• Asian Handicap - Galatasaray -1.5 for 2.02
• Galatasaray & Over 2.5 for 1.72
• Total - Over 3 for 1.63