Antalyaspor go welcome Konyaspor to Corendon Airlines Park on Friday for round 30 of the 2025-26 Turkish Super Lig season. The host team dey look for way to stop Konyaspor good run, as dem dey try to move further away from relegation zone. With only five matches remain, Antalyaspor don slip dangerously close to the drop zone for recent weeks. Just five points separate dem from bottom three teams. Meanwhile, Konyaspor dey aim to continue their push toward more secure mid-table finish.
Antalyaspor enter this match as number 14 for standings with 28 points from 29 matches. That leave dem five points above relegation places, and pressure dey high to avoid being drag deeper into survival fight. The Scorpions don struggle badly for consistency throughout this campaign. Dem win just seven league matches all season while suffer 15 defeats – the fourth-most for the division. Their recent form no do anything to ease concerns. Antalyaspor win just one of their last seven Super Lig matches, and dem lose four of those outings. Defensive vulnerability still dey, as dem concede 47 goals this term – again, the fourth-most for top flight.
After goalless draw away at Istanbul Basaksehir and 3-0 win over Eyupspor, it feel like Scorpions don return to form. But 4-2 defeat away to Besiktas last time out expose those frailties once again. So pressure dey firmly on the hosts to respond in front of their own supporters. Despite league struggles, Antalyaspor fit take small encouragement from their recent record for this fixture. Dem remain unbeaten for last seven league encounters between both teams, though six of those end for stalemates. Their sole win come at Corendon Airlines Park last season.
Konyaspor, on the other hand, travel to Antalya with stronger form and slightly more breathing room. Dem occupy 10th place for table with 34 points from 29 matches. The visitors enjoy upturn in results for recent weeks – unbeaten for their last six matches across all competitions (4 wins, 2 draws). Dem come out victorious for three of their last five league matches to pull themselves away from immediate danger. This come after dem spend much of the campaign hovering near bottom three.
However, defensive inconsistency remain issue for Konyaspor. Dem concede 41 goals this season and manage only one clean sheet for their last five league matches. With six points separating the two sides, victory for Konyaspor go almost end any lingering relegation concerns. Dem fit be optimistic heading into this match, thanks to their form and cup win dem pick over Antalyaspor for December.
Antalyaspor head into this clash with full squad available and ready to play. Sami Ugurlu get plenty options. Goalscoring burden go still likely fall once more on attacking pair of Sander van de Streek and Samuel Ballet – both dey on two-game scoring streak. Hosts likely go stick with back-three system, having Georgi Dzhikiya, Lautaro Giannetti and Veysel Sari as the three defenders.
Konyaspor get fitness concerns to manage. Ufuk Akyol dey sidelined due to cruciate ligament injury, while Melih Ibrahimoglu and Jackson Muleka dey doubtful due to injury issues. Visitors also get several players suspended including Josip Calusic, Pedrinho, Guilherme and Alassane Ndao – all banned for varying reasons. Blaz Kramer dey in fine form, find net for last two matches and for three of last four. The Slovenian go expected to lead charge for Konyaspor up front again.
This fixture don tight for years. League meeting for November finish 0-0, while Konyaspor edge the Türkiye Kupası tie 1-0 for December. Across broader record, draws don frequent. Form point to contrast. Antalyaspor get one win for five matches, including 3-0 home victory over Eyüpspor but 4-2 defeat at Beşiktaş. Konyaspor arrive unbeaten for five with three wins, most recently beat Fatih Karagümrük 3-0.
Jackson Muleka get six league goals for Konyaspor, while Yhoan Andzouana don supply four assists. Antalyaspor get 44% average possession and go lean on Ramzi Safuri creativity, with Sander Van de Streek contribute nine direct goal involvements this season. Konyaspor volume from wide areas fit test home defence, but Antalyaspor crossing efficiency may offer route in transition.
Antalyaspor sit 14th on 28 points and win go take dem to 31, pulling dem further clear of relegation places. Konyaspor dey 10th on 34 points and victory go move dem to 37, strengthening their top half position and offering chance to climb if results elsewhere align.
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