Introduction
As the Süper Lig continues to unfold, an exciting match-up is on the horizon. Besiktas is set to host Antalyaspor at the Tüpraş Stadyumu in İstanbul, on the 16th of March, 2024. Both teams enter this clash with varying degrees of form and motivation, making this fixture a potentially intriguing encounter in the Turkish top-flight.
Match Analysis
A look at the recent form and performances of both teams suggests a clash that could tilt in favor of the home side. Besiktas, despite suffering from a couple of setbacks in their last ten matches, including defeats against Gazişehir Gaziantep and Galatasaray, have shown resilience by winning five, drawing two, and losing three. Their ability to bounce back, as demonstrated in victories against Konyaspor in the Cup and İstanbulspor in the league, indicates a team with the character to overcome adversity.
On the other hand, Antalyaspor's form seems slightly more inconsistent. With three wins, two draws, and five losses in their last ten matches, the visitors are encountering a rough patch, most notably with recent defeats against Istanbul Basaksehir and Galatasaray. Their recent form, 'LWLDL', portrays a team struggling to find a consistent run of positive results, making them the underdogs going into this fixture.
Recent Form
- Besiktas has a win rate of 50% in their last ten games, with a notable ability to keep clean sheets in half of those matches.
- Antalyaspor, with a win rate of 30%, has shown vulnerability both at home and away, conceding in seven out of their last ten matches.
The home team's defensive solidity, combined with Antalyaspor's struggles in front of goal, could prove to be the decisive factor in this encounter.
Head to Head
- Besiktas won the most recent cup encounter against Antalyaspor with a scoreline of 2-1.
- Antalyaspor managed a victory over Besiktas in a high-scoring Süper Lig match (3-2) in November 2023.
- Three of the last five meetings have seen both teams scoring, indicating a tendency for open matches.
- Team1 wins: 40%, Team2 wins: 20%, Draws: 40%
These statistics underscore the competitive nature of recent fixtures, with Besiktas slightly edging past Antalyaspor in terms of victories.
Prediction
Considering the recent form of both teams, the head-to-head record, and the standings in the league, this match leans towards a Besiktas victory. However, given the unpredictable nature of their encounters and Antalyaspor's capability to find the net, betting on both teams to score could also provide value.
Final Score Prediction: Besiktas 2 - 1 Antalyaspor
Betting Tip: Besiktas to win and both teams to score.
This prediction is grounded in Besiktas's home advantage, their solid defensive displays, combined with Antalyaspor's recent struggles, yet capability in attack. Expect an engaging contest with goals on both ends, ultimately tilting in favor of the hosts.
