On 25 December, 2016, at 17:00, Galatasaray will play against Alanyaspor in a match of the 16th round of the Turkish Super Lig at Turk Telecom Arena.
Galatasaray generally demonstrate a usually strong level of performance in the current season, so they are expectedly in the upper half of the tournament table. A 2:2 draw in a previous match against Osmanlispor has become third in this championship, and also has extended the lossless streak to four consecutive matches. Before that, the Lions won against Gaziantepspor 3:1, Kasimpasa 1:2 and Bursaspor 3:1. As a result, having gained 30 points with total difference of 25:15, Galatasaray occupy the third place in the tournament table, falling behind the leader by five points.
A powerful start in the Turkish Super Lig changed to a shape decrease for the league newbie Alanyaspor. However, Alanyaspor showed some character in the previous rounds and regained a few positions in the tournament table. Thus, within the last five rounds, Alanyaspor gained seven out of fifteen possible points, by having a tie with Akhisar Belediyespor 0:0, won against Kardemir Karabukspor 0:2, and Kayserispor 3:0, and also lost to Konyaspor 2:3 and Osmanlispor 2:0.
The teams have played against each other only once, which happened in 2013, in a friendly match, where Galatasaray took the victory with the score of 2:6. Certainly, Galatasaray are the favorites of the upcoming match. The Lions are more experienced and more skillful team. And considering the fact, that the match will be held at Galatasaray’s home ground, it is more likely that the home team will get a victory.
Prediction for the match: Galatasaray to win with -1.0 Asian handicap.
