Preview: Kasimpasa vs. Alanyaspor - prediction, team news, lineups

The visitors come into this game unbeaten in their last three league games, while the hosts were victorious in their last league outing.

Match preview

Kasimpasa's hopes of qualifying for Europe received a shot in the arm as they staged a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Trabzonspor at Papara Park.

Sami Ugurlu's men went into the break trailing 1-0, but turned the tide in the second half thanks to goals from Aytac Kara, Haris Hajradinovic, and Nuno da Costa.

Poyraz Efe Yildirim reduced the deficit for Trabzonspor in stoppage time, but the Apaches held on for victory.

After a promising start to the season, Kasimpasa looked like genuine contenders for European football, but a three-game losing streak in January threatened to derail their ambitions.

The slump saw them drop down the table, but the Trabzonspor win has propelled them back up to seventh place with 32 points from 23 matches, just four points behind fourth-placed Besiktas.

Next up is an opponent they have not lost to in their last four meetings, winning twice and drawing twice.

Meanwhile, Alanyaspor salvaged a 1-1 draw against Pendikspor at the Bahcesehir Okullari Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Fatih Tekke's side fell behind on the 78th minute courtesy of a Mame Thiam goal, but it was not for long as Leroy Fer restored parity for Alanya four minutes later.

With 27 points from their 23 league games so far, Alanyaspor sit 13th in the table, four points clear of the relegation zone.

Back on the road where they have not won in their last three games, Tekke's men will hope to improve their away record against a side they have beaten just twice away from home in ten attempts.

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Team News

Kasimpasa will also have to manage without centre-back Kenneth Omeruo, who is away with the Nigerian national team at AFCON.

Turkish midfielder Erdem Cetinkaya is currently recovering from a thigh problem, while Samuel Bastien has been ruled out since October due to a severe injury.

Dries Saddiki has missed Kasimpasa's last nine matches since sustaining a muscle injury in December, while Iron Gomis is suspended for accumulated yellow cards.

Fidan Aliti is the only player unavailable for the visitors as he is out due to accumulated yellow cards.

Efecan Karaca should lead the line once again, supported by Alanya's top scorer Joao Novais.

Kasimpasa possible starting lineup:

Gianniotis; Winck, Ciftpinar, Ozcan, Ouannes; Guel, Kara; Fall, Hajradinovic, Caglayan; Da Costa

Alanyaspor possible starting lineup:

Taskiran; Balkovec, Aliti, Lima, Hadergjonaj; Fer, Novais; Aydin, Karaca, Ozdemir; Cordova

We say: Kasimpasa 2-1 Alanyaspor

Despite their recent inconsistency, Kasimpasa boasts a historically dominant record in this fixture. We believe their quality will shine through, earning them a narrow victory.

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