Antalyaspor will host Sivasspor in the sixth week of the Trendyol 1. Lig. The match kicks off at 20:00 on Sunday, 6 September at ADO Antalya Stadium, with referee Kaan Kara appointed to officiate. According to a report by AKŞAM, this will be the seventh meeting between the two sides in the league.
Antalyaspor has started the season with two wins and three losses. The team, which has scored 8 goals and conceded 10 in five matches, sits 12th in the table with 6 points. Having lost 3-2 to Pendikspor in their last match, their recent form over one game reads 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss. Trailing league leaders Batman Petrolspor by 7 points, Antalyaspor aims for three points in this home fixture. Among the players listed on the team's squad page, Fevzi Yıldırım, Emre Gökay, and Clinton Duodu will miss the clash due to injuries.
What is Sivasspor's league position?
Sivasspor has had a difficult start to the league campaign. With only three points after five weeks, the team is in 18th place. The red-whites have scored 5 goals while conceding 8 in their last five matches. Manager Ramazan Arslan's side is yet to secure a victory. They drew 0-0 with Esenler Erokspor in the first week. They lost 2-0 away to Kayserispor in the second week. After a 2-2 draw with Manisa FK in the third week, they were defeated 2-1 by Batman Petrolspor in the fourth week. In the fifth week, they drew 2-2 with Mardin 1969 Spor. Sivasspor also has injury concerns. Mehmet Feyzi Yıldırım and Clinton Duodu will be unavailable for this match. The team's top scorer is Rey Manaj with 5 goals.
What is the history between the two teams?
Antalyaspor and Sivasspor have faced each other six times in Trendyol 1. Lig history. In these matches, Sivasspor has won three times, while Antalyaspor has won twice. One match ended in a draw. The total number of goals scored is 14. Sivasspor scored 9 goals and conceded 5 in these encounters. The statistics from past meetings indicate a balanced rivalry between the two sides. This historical performance suggests Sunday evening's match will be a competitive affair. Antalyaspor fans are hoping their team can improve its position on the standings page.
How are the match preparations progressing?
Antalyaspor gained confidence from a 1-0 away win against Bandırmaspor the previous week. The home team completed its final training session ahead of the Sivasspor match, concluding its preparations. Sivasspor will finish its preparation process with a final training session on match day. Alongside referee Kaan Kara, assistant referees Onur Gülter and Harun Tekin will be on duty. The fourth official will be Şevket Teker. Both teams attach importance to this match to improve their first-half performance in the league. The Antalyaspor technical staff prepared by considering the data on the team's stats page.
Which players will miss the match?
For Antalyaspor, Fevzi Yıldırım, Emre Gökay, and Clinton Duodu will be absent from the squad due to injuries. This situation could affect the manager's plans. For Sivasspor, Mehmet Feyzi Yıldırım and Clinton Duodu are injured. Both teams will take to the field without some key players. This may create opportunities for substitutes and young talents. Antalyaspor's injuries page provides up-to-date information on the condition of injured players. Ramazan Arslan, the Sivasspor manager, spoke to the press. He said, "Sivasspor will seek its first victory at the Antalyaspor away match." He also stated, "The red-white team, which has not yet experienced a victory in the past 5 weeks in the league, wants to return from the Antalya away match with 3 points and get its first win of the season." Antalyaspor's next official match will be another league fixture.
