Istanbulspor v Konyaspor
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Monday 22nd August – 5:15PM KO
Istanbulspor is a newly-promoted team in the Turkish Super Lig and they were pretty weak in the first two games they played. Their xG was just 0.7 in their first two games of the season, one of the lowest in the league and they look very much a second-tier outfit. They play their games in the Olympic Stadium, and for a club with very few spectators, every match is played almost behind closed doors with very little atmosphere.
Konyaspor is no longer in European competitions, so they will now focus entirely on the league. They neither scored nor conceded in the first two games in the league, both matches ended 0-0. Now their absences are coming back from injuries, they will play with the best players on offense and winger Zymer Bytqyi is in form. As a team that finished last season in 3rd place, I am certain with no European distraction they will quickly find their feet again.
Istanbulspor looked very poor against Trabzonspor in the first game of the season. It’s very difficult for a newly-promoted team to make no transfers and expect to compete against such quality squads like Konyaspor.
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Prediction: Konyaspor Draw no Bet, 1.44 on Betfair (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Sivasspor v Alanyaspor
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Monday 22nd August – 5:15PM
Sivasspor lost 3-1 to Malmö away to Sweden in midweek. Qualification now looks highly unlikely for the Europe League and they need to overturn a substantial deficit next week. Scoring goals isn’t the issue with the main problem this season the defense. They have conceded a goal in every game they have played this season and have conceded at least 3 goals in three of their four games. The most suitable centre-back duo has not been determined yet, the defensive contribution of the midfield is also quite problematic.
It can be said that Alanyaspor is in a similar situation to its rival Sivasspor in terms of defensive problems. They conceded 5 goals in the first two games of the season. On the other hand, they are much better at offense, scoring a total of 7 goals. Last week, the match against Besiktas was 0-3, but thanks to a great comeback in the second half, they finished the match with a draw. Centre-forward Famara Diedhiou and experienced winger Efecan Karaca are injured, however, the squad depth can tolerate absences, particularly in offensive areas.
Sivasspor look to be in a bit of trouble, they started the season badly and tension started between the board and the coach. This match is important to improve the form and boost morale before Thursday’s crucial game against Malmö. It is necessary to evaluate the defensive problems of both teams, the offensive capacity of Alanyaspor and the fact that Sivasspor has to get a good result mean both teams to score looks appealing in this one.
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Prediction: Both Teams to Score, 1.67 on Betfair (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Fenerbahce v Adana Demirspor
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Monday 22nd August – 7:45PM
Adana Demirspor is rather surprisingly on top of the table. They scored 3 goals in two games in a row, and while the team’s offensive power was impressive, they have now also signed Russian striker Artem Dzyuba. Considering that Mario Balotelli and Henry Onyekuru are also up front, that is a very experienced and high-quality forward line.
Fenerbahce picked up a fantastic result as they beat Kasımpasa last week. They won 0-6, super young talent Arda Güler fascinated everyone with two goals scored. Fenerbahce is a monster team this season when they take the lead in the score. It seems like Coach Jorge Jesus is trying to solve the defensive problems by attacking more. Fenerbahçe is the best attacking side in the league with xG 4.7. On the defensive part of the game, centre-backs change every game, and some inexperienced defenders like Gustavo Henrique are prone to mistakes.
Fenerbahce also came close to qualifying for the Europa League by beating Austria Wien 0-2 away on Thursday. They are in form, but their opponents were weak and the scenario of Adana Demirspor match will be different. Henry Onyekuru and Britt Assombalonga are very good counterattack threats, and their offensive midfielder Younes Belhanda is also in great form. The match can be expected to be a kind of goal fest.
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Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals, 1.47 on Betfair (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
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