The Turkish Super Lig is back with another round of action this week as we get ready for some fascinating fixtures. As we continue through the second half of the campaign, more and more clubs are getting a clearer picture of what their true objectives are in the months ahead. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be an intriguing clash between Alanyaspor and Adana Demirspor.
Alanyaspor Form GuideAs one of the smaller clubs in Turkey’s premier division, Alanyaspor often have to scratch and claw in order to survive - and last season, they did well to vault themselves away from the threat of relegation. Their ability to force their way up through the ranks of Turkish football should be admired, but in the months ahead, the expectation is that they could be in for a bumpy ride.
Alanyaspor’s job was to upset the established order when they took on Fenerbahce - and that’s exactly what they did. They fought tooth and nail until the very end and, for their reward, they were able to come away with a surprising and well-earned 2-2 draw.
Adana Demirspor Form GuideAdana Demirspor may have been around for decades but it finally feels like they’re starting to hit their stride at the elite level. Last season, they were able to finish in 4th place in the league, and we get the feeling that they fancy themselves to do something similar once again. They have blockbuster names on their squad such as Nani and Mario Balotelli, and you can see that they’re full of confidence.
Adana Demirspor’s team chemistry really needs to be worked on, and that much is an understatement. They’re struggling in a big way and that was clear to see at home to Kasimpasa, as they fell to a notable and fairly easy 3-1 defeat.
Match PredictionAdana Demirspor just feel like the kind of team that are struggling to get anywhere under their current regime, whereas Alanyaspor have a little bit more to fight for. With that in mind, we’re going to make our prediction - and it’s going to be an Alanyaspor victory.
