Alanyaspor 1 - 0 FT Göztepe

Akdağ's Late Heroics Deliver Alanya Past Stubborn Göztepe

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Alanyaspor claimed a crucial 1-0 victory when Ümit Akdağ struck in the 83rd minute, moving the hosts closer to the European conversation in the Süper Lig standings.

Intensity and Goalkeeper Heroics Define the Contest

From the opening whistle, intensity dominated proceedings at the venue. Alanyaspor controlled possession at 60% whilst Göztepe's counter-attacks threatened throughout. The combined 25 shots—11 on target—underscored the relentless nature of the affair. Ertuğrul Taşkıran proved the hero between the posts, producing 5 crucial saves to keep Alanya level. Göztepe's three offside positions revealed structural issues in their attacking setup, hampering their offensive rhythm.

Maestro's Orchestration and Akdağ's Decisive Moment

Maestro controlled the midfield with 2 key passes, providing the platform for Alanyaspor's dominance. Yet the match remained finely balanced until the 83rd minute. That's when Akdağ, the defender, produced a moment of clinical finishing: a powerful strike from inside the box that left the goalkeeper helpless. Alanyaspor's 0.81 xG versus Göztepe's 0.57 vindicated the home side's control, and this late breakthrough proved the difference-maker.

Set-Piece Pressure and Resolute Defence

Despite 12 corners and sustained attacking pressure, Göztepe could not find the breakthrough. Taşkıran's 5 saves and Alanyaspor's defensive discipline held firm. The hosts committed 15 fouls and earned 3 yellow cards—a physical battle that never tilted decisively in balance. The stakes were significant: Göztepe, sitting 5th on 16 points, suffered a rare defeat (form: LWDWD), whilst Alanyaspor, 8th on 13 points, captured a precious three points to reignite their campaign.

Alanyaspor searching for a spark, Göztepe chasing the pack

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. Mid-table drift meets top-four ambition as Alanyaspor try to stop the slide against a Göztepe side quietly building a serious challenge.

The Setup

On 19 October 2025, the stadium hosts a Süper Lig game that could gently twist the narrative at both ends of the upper mid-table. Alanyaspor arrive stuck in a rut: only 3 wins from 14, and a five-game winless run spelled out brutally by a "DLDDL" sequence. They score often enough to compete, but late slips and narrow margins have kept them marooned in 10th on 16 points.

Göztepe, by contrast, look built for the long haul. With just 2 defeats in 14, 7 wins on the board and 26 points, they sit 4th and firmly in the European conversation. The headline is their defensive record: only 7 goals conceded all season, one of the stingiest units in the league. Away from home they’ve taken 2 wins from 4, a 50% success rate that underlines how comfortable they are dictating tempo on the road.

Futmetrix numbers paint a balanced but slightly tilted picture. The Form edge and overall balance lean Göztepe’s way, while the Stakes are clear: for the visitors it’s about staying welded to the top four, for Alanyaspor it’s about clinging onto the top half before the gap opens up.

Key Battle

This feels like a duel of structures more than individuals. Alanyaspor’s home attack will look to use patient combinations to pull Göztepe’s back line out of shape, trying to drag their compact block into wider channels. Göztepe’s response will be ruthless organisation: tight lines, controlled pressing triggers and a constant eye on transition.

If Alanyaspor’s midfield can pin Göztepe back and sustain pressure, the visitors may be forced into a low block, limiting their own counter-attacking threat. But if Göztepe manage to break the press and find runners quickly, Alanyaspor’s defensive balance could be exposed on turnovers. One clean break or a well-worked set piece is likely to decide a cagey contest.

Our Prediction

Expect long spells of careful probing rather than end-to-end chaos. Both sides have strong defensive numbers this season, and neither will want to open up too early. Göztepe’s discipline without the ball and their proven ability to manage away games give them a narrow edge. We see Alanyaspor running into a red-and-yellow wall and Göztepe striking from a rare moment of space. Predicted scoreline: Alanyaspor 0-1 Göztepe, settled by a second-half transition or a dead-ball situation.