Antalyaspor vs Istanbulspor Betting Tips & Match Predictions

Antalyaspor vs Istanbulspor Intro

While Antalyaspor has shown themselves a capable proposition this season, this matchup could prove to be pivotal for Istanbulspor, who have struggled to find positive results this season. As the business end of the season approaches Istanbulspor will be eager for a win in this Super Lig matchup at Antalya Stadyumu. Kick off on Saturday February 17, 2024 is scheduled for 10:30 AM. Up until round 26, the visitors are dead last in the table, with only 11 points, a fact that Osman Korkmaz can’t be too happy about. They’re up against Joao Tralhao and his team, who currently sit in the 7th place on 34 points. We’re into the latter stages of the season with Antalyaspor and Istanbulspor in contrasting form. The two sides are divided by a huge 13 places and 23 points gap.

Antalyaspor vs Istanbulspor Form

Antalyaspor will look to turn things around after their loss to Samsunspor last time out – and to add to their 5 points from the last five games. Meanwhile, Istanbulspor passed up on the opportunity to add to their meagre 4 points in last five games, having lost to Gaziantep FK. Antalyaspor should start exploiting their home team advantage as soon as possible, since they gathered only six points from last five home games in Super Lig. Istanbulspor have not really done that well away from home lately, picking up just 4 points from 5 games.

Antalyaspor vs Istanbulspor H2H

When the two teams have had a long history of playing each other, such as Antalyaspor and Istanbulspor, who have met on 15 occasions so far, it’s usualy one of the teams that’s leading in number of wins. However, this is not the case here – both teams have won exactly 5 times in H2H matches until now. Which one of the two Super Lig teams will break the tie? Or will they add another even-score game to the list – currently at 5 – and heighten the tension before their following encounter? Istanbulspor needs to reverse the current trend of Antalyaspor’s dominance. The home side has won this fixture 3 more times than Istanbulspor in the last six meetings.

Antalyaspor vs Istanbulspor Analysis

Antalyaspor lost its previous game. Joao Tralhao’s men were facing Samsunspor in that game. At the end of the game, the final result was 0-2. On Saturday February 17, 2024, they will face Istanbulspor. Against Samsunspor, Antalyaspor had a ball possession of 60%. If we look at shots on goal, Antalyaspor had a total of 8 shots while they conceded 9 shots. Meanwhile, Istanbulspor lost its previous game. Osman Korkmaz’s team played Gaziantep FK. The fulltime scoreline for that match was 1-3. In their match against Gaziantep FK, Istanbulspor had the following ball possession : 51%. In Istanbulspor previous game, they shot on target 2 times while Osman Korkmaz’s men conceded 8 shots.

Antalyaspor vs Istanbulspor Odds

As far as the betting odds go, the bookmakers’ favourite is Antalyaspor.