Konyaspor and Ankaragücü meet at Konya Büyükşehir Stadı, in a match for the 12 th round of the Süper Lig. There is no recent record of direct confrontations between these two teams, who have not played any matches in the last 3 years. The last time they met, on 05-03-2011, in a match that ended with the final score: Konyaspor (0-2) Ankaragücü. The condition home / away deserves particular attention, because despite this being a match between 10th and 5th of the league table, it is actually a match between the 16th ranked in home matches and the 2nd as a visitor.
Konyaspor:
After 3 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses, the home team is currently in the 10 th position, with 14 points won. In the last match, they have tied an equalizer against Sivasspor by (0-0), after in the previous match they have lost (0-1) at home, against İstanbul. Interestingly, this is a team that has had more positive results outside of its stadium, since it has won 9 points in away matches and only 5 at its stadium. In the last 5 home league matches Konyaspor has a record of 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, so they have won 5 points out of 15 possible.
For this competition, they have not won any of the last 4 home matches. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 11 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 5 times and never got the comeback. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 11 of their 29 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).
The Konyaspor comes to this day with a draw, 0-0, in the displacement to the Sivasspor. It is important to note that the locals no longer win five games in a row. Coach Riza Calimbay must act in 4-2-3-1, privileging possession of the ball and attacks organized by the central runner. The one who stands out in the team is forward Mistapha Yatabaré, who scored 5 goals and made 2 assists. For this reception to Ankaragücü, the coach does not have the captain Sahiner, suspended, in addition to Jonsson and Paolo Hurtado, these with physical problems.
Ankaragücü:
After 6 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, the away team is currently in the 5 th position, with 19 points won. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Fenerbahçe, by (1-3). In the last match, they won in a home match against Kayserispor, by (3-1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, with 7 goals scored and 4 conceded in away matches, against 8 goals scored and 7 conceded at home. For the league, Ankaragücü won 9 points out of 15 possible points, after 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 matches as a visitor. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 11 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 4 times and never got the comeback. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 19 away matches for all competitions: he has scored 12 of his 31 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).
The Ankaragücü comes to this match with a 3-1 triumph in the reception at Kayserispor, registering the third consecutive victory in this competition: the goals of the three points were scored by Faty, El Kabir and Kanatsizkus. It is important to note that visitors have the second best record playing away from home, as they won 9 points in 15 disputed. The technician Ismail Kartal should align his team in the usual 4-4-2, with highlight for Faty in the middle sector. The Kabir stands out as the best marker of the visiting team, with 4 goals scored. Heuartaux, Moulin and Kubalas continue from outside due to injury.
PREDICTION: Konyaspor to win @ 1.87
