Mediterranean Derby Stripped of Drama: Alanyaspor vs Antalyaspor's Mutual Crisis
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. This regional clash pits two mid-table strugglers against each other—bragging rights are on offer, but the league table reveals the real story: neither team has anything meaningful to fight for.
The Setup
Alanyaspor sit 10th with 16 points, while Antalyaspor languish in 13th with 14 points. Form is dire across the board: Alanyaspor have mustered one win in five games, and Antalyaspor's defence has conceded 25 goals—a catastrophic statistic. The balance between these sides is competitive on paper, but the stakes are negligible—no title race, no relegation battle, just two teams treading water. Home advantage gives Alanyaspor a 55.8% win probability, yet this fixture carries none of the intensity a derby should demand.
Key Battle
Alanyaspor's midfield will need to suffocate Antalyaspor's attacking transitions, where Veysel Sarı has shown glimpses of class (7.6 average rating across two recent matches). Conversely, Abdullah Yiğiter's shot-stopping prowess (3.8 saves per game, two clean sheets in five appearances) will be tested by Alanyaspor's sustained pressure. Whoever controls the tempo—the home side's build-up play or Antalyaspor's counter-pressing—shapes the narrative.
Our Prediction
Alanyaspor 1-0. The home side dominates possession, Antalyaspor absorbs pressure and breaks sporadically, but defensive lapses prove fatal. A scrappy, low-intensity affair decided by a single moment of carelessness. Skip this one.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
No. Low stakes, poor form, and limited star power make this a skip. Better options elsewhere in the fixture list.
What's the predicted outcome?
Alanyaspor 1-0. Home pressure eventually breaks Antalyaspor's fragile defence; a low-quality match decided by defensive error.
Where are Alanyaspor and Antalyaspor in the league table?
Alanyaspor 10th (16 points, 14 games); Antalyaspor 13th (14 points, 14 games). Both mid-table, safe from relegation, far from contention.
What is Antalyaspor's current form?
Dreadful. One win in five, three losses. Defence is catastrophic: 25 goals conceded—among the season's worst figures.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Veysel Sarı (Antalyaspor): 1 goal in 2 matches, 7.6 average rating. The sole bright spot in a struggling squad.
What is the Mediterranean Derby?
The Mediterranean Derby is the rivalry between Alanyaspor and Antalyaspor, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
Why is this match rated 34/100?
Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 34/100 places this match in the "Skip It" category.