The Turkish Super Lig returns once again this weekend as we continue to march through the winter months. There’s a clear picture beginning to form at both ends of the table as all 20 clubs attempt to build some momentum before we enter the final third of the season. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be a fun clash between Samsunspor and Kayserispor.
Samsunspor Form GuideLast season, Samsunspor won the TFF First League title and earned promotion to the Super Lig as a result of that. They’re just about half way through the season right now and although they’ve had more than a few bright moments, it’s clear to see that they need to make improvements. If they don’t, going back down to the second tier feels like a real possibility.
Samsunspor’s mission statement for their visit to take on Fenerbahce was very simple: survive. That’s exactly what they did, too, as despite being dominated in pretty much every department, they scored a second half equaliser and held on for dear life to earn a 1-1 draw.
Kayserispor Form GuideKayserispor have been threatening to break out and become a big force of nature for quite some time now, and this season, things have really been clicking into place. They aren’t quite in the title picture or anything like that but they are firmly in the race to qualify for Europe, and that’s a big deal for a club like this. Hopefully, for their sake, they can keep the train rolling.
Despite having the majority of the possession in their clash with Istanbulspor, Kayserispor just could not get things going in the final third. They were punished for that, too, conceding a 95th minute goal to ensure they fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat.
Match PredictionWe’re dealing with a game here between two teams that, to put it candidly, are dealing with a bit of an identity crisis. Neither of them appear to be confident in their own style and we expect that to translate into this game, leading us down the path of under 2.5 goals scored.
