In a critical clash in the Tredyol Süper Lig, Galatasaray faces Antalyaspor at Corendon Airlines Park in Antalya. This match marks the 16th week of the league, where the visitors aim to secure their position at the top of the standings.
Team Line-ups for Antalyaspor vs. Galatasaray
The starting eleven for both teams has been announced:
- Antalyaspor: Abdullah, Bünyamin, Veysel, Giannetti, Paal, Hüseyin, Safuri, Ceesay, Ballet, Storm, Boli.
- Galatasaray: Günay, Sallai, Sanchez, Abdülkerim, Jakobs, Torreira, İlkay, Sane, Yunus, Barış Alper, Osimhen.
Galatasaray’s Ambitions
Under the management of Okan Buruk, Galatasaray aims for their fourth consecutive championship. Following a setback against Monaco in the Champions League, they are keen to rebound in the league.
As of now, Galatasaray has a record of 11 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, putting them in a strong position in Süper Lig. A victory in this match would help them maintain their lead.
Antalyaspor’s Current Standing
Antalyaspor, under the guidance of Erol Bulut, is currently positioned 15th, striving to move up the ranks. The team has accumulated 15 points and hopes to capitalize on home advantage.
Historical Context
The match on December 13 marks the 59th meeting between these teams. In their previous 58 encounters, Galatasaray has won 37 matches, while Antalyaspor has 7 victories, and there have been 14 draws. Galatasaray has scored 115 goals against Antalyaspor’s 49 goals historically.
Recent Head-to-Head Performance
Galatasaray has not lost to Antalyaspor in their last 18 league matches. Their last defeat against this opponent was during the 2015-2016 season, where they lost 4-2. Since then, Galatasaray has secured 14 wins and 4 draws, scoring 41 goals while conceding only 9.
Coaching Rivalry: Buruk vs. Bulut
Okan Buruk and Erol Bulut will meet for the eighth time as coaches. Over their previous 7 matches, Buruk’s teams have won 3, while Bulut’s side has won once, with 3 matches ending in draws.
Galatasaray’s Recent Form
Galatasaray has won its last 6 matches against Antalyaspor. Their last dropped points against this team occurred in the 2021-2022 season. During this winning streak, they have scored 14 goals and conceded only 2.
An Overview of Matches in Antalya
Historically, Galatasaray has faced Antalyaspor 29 times in Antalya. The visitors have won 18 of these encounters, while the hosts have claimed victory 3 times. There have also been 8 draws. Galatasaray has dominated in away matches, with 6 wins and 3 draws in the last 9 games against Antalyaspor.
Match Details
The match between Antalyaspor and Galatasaray started at 20:00 local time and is being broadcasted live on beIN Sports 1.
