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The last quarter-final match between Antalyaspor and Sivasspor will take place in the “Türkiye Kupasi” on Thursday evening. Meanwhile, the scorpions from Antalya are fighting against relegation in the Süper Lig and only changed coaches a few weeks ago. There were also some investments in the transfer market.
The most famous new addition to the scorpions is undoubtedly Lukas Podolski. The former international has not yet returned to his old love for Cologne. Last weekend Podolski stayed on the bench and was not yet used by coach Tamer Tuna. The first minutes of use are expected to be in the cup.
However, the bookmakers see Antalyaspor against Sivasspor as an outsider according to odds, which is hardly surprising in the current season of the scorpions. For Tamer Tuna and Antalyaspor, relegation in the Süper Lig has top priority. So it remains to be seen with what attitude the scorpions will go into the cup game.
In the last round of the cup, there were a total of eleven goals in both games between Antalyaspor and Göztepe. It is quite possible that the game between Antalyaspor vs. Sivasspor a forecast of a goal-rich encounter come true.
Antalyaspor:
For Antalyaspor there is a groundbreaking match in the Süper Lig this weekend. The scorpions travel to Kayseri and meet on the bottom of the table in the Süper Lig. In the fight for relegation, the red-whites from Antalya may be able to expand their padding on the relegation spots next Sunday.
Most recently, Antalyaspor remained unbeaten three times in a row. Last weekend there was a goalless draw against table neighbor Konyaspor. In a competitive duel, Antalyaspor’s offensive efforts were manageable, but the defensive from table 15 knew. to convince.
In any case, the scorpion offensive was a major construction site this season. With 18 goals, Antalyaspor is the third weakest offensive of the Süper Lig. In winter there were therefore some investments by the club from the holiday area. In addition to the aforementioned transfer from Lukas Podolski, six other players came to Antalya.
New signing Adis Jahovic had to undergo surgery after a clash against Denizlispor and has been out for almost a month. If Podolski can prove himself in the cup game against Sivasspor, it is quite possible that “Poldi” will take on the role of Jahovic for the time being.
In the ten home games of the current Süper Lig season, Antalyaspor only had a disappointing home record of 1-4-5. No other team conceded more goals than Antalyaspor against a home backdrop. On average, the scorpions received almost two goals per home game.
To assert itself against Sivasspor in the quarter-finals, Antalyaspor will have to follow the latest ideas. The approaches on the defensive were particularly promising.
Sivasspor:
The “Yigidos” are worried about leading the table. The league leaders from Sivas remained without victory twice in a row. This pushed the title competition into the Süper Lig. Considering what a remaining program the “Yigidos” still have in front of them, it is probably only a matter of time before the table leadership is given up.
Last weekend there was a real debacle against the rising star from Gaziantep. Sivasspor received a bitter 1: 5 swatter and was literally shown. Before the top game against Basaksehir rises on the weekend, Sivasspor is now challenged in the cup quarter-finals against Antalyaspor.
With a victory over the scorpions, Riza Calimbay wants to regain confidence with his team. Most recently, Sivasspor has been victorious three times in a row across all competitions. For the otherwise strong offensive of the “Yigidos” there were “only” three goals in the last three competitive matches, which is surprising for the conditions of the league leaders.
Riza Calimbay was not happy about the cup game schedule. Just three days after the floodlight game against Antalyaspor, Sivasspor meets Basaksehir in the Süper Lig. However, it cannot be assumed that Calimbay will make major changes in the squad in the cup. The “Yigidos” also want to keep the chance of winning a title in the “Türkiye Kupasi”. Only the three injured Fernando, Vieira and Kone will miss the cup game.
Antalyaspor vs Sivasspor head to head matches
26.10.19 SL Sivasspor Antalyaspor 2 : 1
23.02.19 SL Sivasspor Antalyaspor 1 : 2
23.09.18 SL Antalyaspor Sivasspor 2 : 1
04.03.18 SL Antalyaspor Sivasspor 1 : 4
30.09.17 SL Sivasspor Antalyaspor 3 : 1