On the 23rd of December, Antalyaspor will host Ankaragücü in a clash of the Super Lig. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 13 degrees, which is great football weather. 11th placed Antalyaspor is fresh off their 4-2 win against Fatih Karagümrük. Ebrima Colley struck first for Fatih Karagümrük in the 4th minute, then Mbaye Diagne added another in the 19th minute Finally they completed the comback in the 47th minute on a goal by Veysel Sarı to cap off a wild match. Antalyaspor is looking for direction having 4 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while ankaragücü is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Trabzonspor. Enis Bardhi scored the first goal for Trabzonspor in the 70th minute, but Tolga Ciğerci got the equalizer for Ankaragücü in the 74th minute earning them at least the one point. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 5 of their last 10.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Jesé Rodríguez and Lamine Diack are the top scorers for Ankaragücü in the last 5 matches, but unfortunately they only have one goal.. Both Güray Vural and Haji Wright have been the hottest scorers for Antalyaspor in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals each
Nuri Şahin’s squad will be without Fredy, Sinan Gümüş and A. Ndao, while Gökhan Akkan is unavailable to play for Ömer Erdogan’s team.