Preview: Antalyaspor vs. Giresunspor - prediction, team news, lineups

The hosts are sitting just above the relegation zone right now, but a victory at the weekend would lead to them overtaking their opponents.

Match preview

Antalyaspor boasts only one victory in their previous five matches, which took place in the Turkish Cup, and that has led to them falling down the league table.

After three defeats in a row Nuri Sahin's men managed to steady the ship slightly with a goalless draw against Hatayspor, and now they will be hoping to push on with another positive result.

Antalyaspor have won more matches at home this season which should bring some confidence into the team heading into that match.

With only goal difference keeping them out of the relegation zone right now there is plenty of pressure on this one, but they do face a team sitting just above them in the table.

There are just two points between them right now, and a victory for Antalyaspor would potentially push them as high as 10th in the table.

That is something that the visitors will be attempting to stop, mainly so they can focus on their own progression in the Turkish Super Lig.

Despite that Giresunspor need to improve their own form to make that happen as they have lost consecutive matches without scoring a single goal heading into this one.

Their most recent defeat took place against Umraniye as a late goal from Antonio Mrsic proved to be the difference maker even though they finished the match with 10 men.

Away from home Giresunspor have struggled for goals while they have conceded plenty, which will have to be focused on to improve their league standing.

Antalyaspor Turkish Super Lig form:

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Giresunspor Turkish Super Lig form:

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Giresunspor form (all competitions):

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Team News

Shoya Nakajima is an injury concern for the hosts at the moment after a previous issue flared up, and that is set to keep him out of action this weekend.

Alassane Ndao is another player that Antalyaspor will be missing this weekend, while the pressure will be on Haji Wright to try and provide more of a goal threat for them.

The visitors might opt to go with the 4-4-2 formation that they have been using recently, pushing a blend of attacking and defensive cover across the field.

They could also be boosted by the return of Murat Akpinar who has recently served a suspension, providing a further midfield option for Giresunspor.

Antalyaspor possible starting lineup:

Uysal; Sari, Toprak, Sertel; Balci, Fernando, Aykol, Vural, Fredy; Wright, Bayrakdar

Giresunspor possible starting lineup:

Piri; Bilazer, Arias, Perez, Uludag; Campuzano, Mejia, Sainz, Serginho; Bajic, Kuwas

We say: Antalyaspor X-Y Giresunspor

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