Antalyaspor vs NS Alanyaspor

Antalyaspor’s survival fight meets Alanyaspor pride in Mediterranean Derby

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. This Mediterranean Derby is Antalyaspor’s lifeline and Alanyaspor’s status game, with league pressure and local pride crashing together in one fiery night.

The Setup

On 3 May 2026, Corendon Airlines Park becomes the stage for a proper grudge match. Antalyaspor sit 16th, hovering just above the drop, leaking goals and struggling to turn home support into wins. Their defensive record is brutal and that’s exactly why this derby carries extra weight.

Alanyaspor arrive in 12th place, technically safer but far from convincing. They draw too many, win too few, and live permanently on the edge of games. In a long Form stretch of tight results, this one stands out: it’s not just about points, it’s about owning the coastline and bragging rights between two neighbours.

Futmetrix has this clash marked as highly entertaining, with the Balance line almost dead even and only a slight lean towards Alanyaspor. Both sides concede a lot; together they allow well over three goals per match on average, which screams chaos more than control. Expect space, mistakes, and swings in momentum rather than a cagey chess match.

Key Battle

The hidden duel? Antalyaspor goalkeeper Julian Cuesta against Alanyaspor’s adventurous full-back Florent Hadergjonaj. Cuesta has been a rare steady hand in a shaky back line, often called on to bail his team out. Hadergjonaj provides thrust from deep, combining defensive work with forward runs and end product. If Alanyaspor overload that flank and consistently deliver into the box, Cuesta’s command of his area will decide whether Antalyaspor stay in the game or get swept away.

Our Prediction

Script-wise, Antalyaspor are almost forced to start on the front foot. They’ll press higher, feed off the crowd and chase an early breakthrough. That, in turn, opens the door for Alanyaspor’s transitions and wide overloads. With both defences fragile, this feels like a multi-goal derby. As legs tire, Antalyaspor will have to gamble even more, and that’s where Alanyaspor’s extra quality in open field should tell. We expect a wild, end-to-end game with Alanyaspor edging it late, punishing the spaces Antalyaspor leave while chasing the result.