Samsunspor – Alanyaspor: Can Samsunspor extend their unbeaten run?
In the matchday 14 fixture of the Süper Lig, Samsunspor will host Alanyaspor on Monday, 1 December. The encounter kicks off at 18:00 CET, and I offer you my pick for this clash.
Samsunspor – Alanyaspor: Match facts and head-to-head
- Samsunspor are unbeaten in their last 13 matches.
- Alanyaspor have failed to win their previous three outings: one defeat and two draws.
- Samsunspor have scored at least once in eight consecutive matches.
- This season, Samsunspor have lost only once at home.
- Samsunspor have not been beaten to nil in any match this season.
- Samsunspor have recorded more clean-sheet victories: 26% compared to Alanyaspor’s 14%.
- Alanyaspor concede in both halves in only 7% of their matches this season, while Samsunspor do so in 21%.
- Alanyaspor defeated Samsunspor 1–0 in their most recent head-to-head.
Samsunspor – Alanyaspor: Match preview
Samsunspor sit among the leaders of the Turkish championship, firmly in the race for European qualification. The team have collected 24 points from 13 rounds, placing them fourth in the table. The gap to the teams in second and third is seven points, while league-leading Galatasaray are eight points ahead. Samsunspor hold a one-point advantage over the side in fifth and a two-point cushion over sixth, setting up a demanding battle for a European berth. They are managing that fight well for now, riding a 13-match unbeaten streak.
Alanyaspor occupy the middle of the Süper Lig table. They currently sit tenth with 15 points from 13 games. The team are three points clear of the relegation zone and still have a game in hand. The lower half of the table is extremely tight, suggesting a difficult struggle ahead. Alanyaspor are winless in their last three matches, with two draws and a defeat. Last season, they finished 12th and are likely to target a similar position this campaign.
Probable line-ups
- Samsunspor: Kocuk; Yavru, Borevkovic, Van Drongelen, Tomasson; Makoumbou; Musaba, Aydin, Holse, Kilinic; Mouandilmadji
- Alanyaspor: Taskiran; Lima, Aliti, Akdag; Ruan, Makouta, Janvier, Hadergjonaj; Hwang, Hagi; Elia
Prediction
Samsunspor are in excellent form and will face a mid-table Süper Lig side on home turf. I believe they have everything needed to secure the win, and that is the bet I suggest.
