Samsunspor and Gaziantep FK clash at the Samsun 19 Mayis Stadium on 29th September 2023, 6 pm UK time. As Samsunspor grapples with their position at the Turkish Super Lig’s nadir, a win against the 18th-placed Gaziantep might finally lift their spirits.
Analysis:
Promoted as titans from the second tier last season, Samsunspor was anticipated to bring that winning form to the top division. Unfortunately, their journey in the Turkish Super Lig has been anything but smooth. The ‘Red Lightning’ has managed to scrape only a single point from five outings, languishing at the bottom of the table. A dismal run saw them facing powerhouses like Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, albeit with commendable tenacity against the latter. Their recent 2-0 setback against Antalyaspor further deepened the crevices of concern for Huseyin Eroglu’s side.
The team’s inability to maintain a clean sheet has hurt their cause, and injuries have played their part. With Taylan Antalyali out, Osman Celik will continue to anchor the midfield. However, the debut flair of Landry Dimata against Galatasaray, coupled with the potential of Olivier Ntcham, could breathe life into their attacking thrust.
Gaziantep FK, on the flip side, holds a distinctive edge over Samsunspor, given their recent historical dominance. Four wins and two draws in the last six face-offs render them as the favourites, and their pristine defensive record of four consecutive clean sheets against Samsunspor further strengthens their case. Gaziantep, under the stewardship of Marius Sumudica, halted their own five-game skid by registering a win against Istanbulspor. Despite early-season hurdles, there’s newfound optimism in the Gaziantep camp.
From the team’s perspective, while Ilker Karakas’s absence might affect the formation, the attacking duo of Denis Dragus and Albian Ajeti can wreak havoc if they synchronize well. The latter’s debut goal hints at the potential synergy in the frontline.
Historical Data: The last skirmish between these two ended in a dominant 3:0 win for Gaziantep FK. Out of the six most recent encounters, Gaziantep stands undefeated with three wins and three draws. When evaluating the last ten face-offs irrespective of the venue, home advantage seems rather redundant with both teams registering close win counts.
Recent Form: Samsunspor’s precarious state is evident from their four consecutive losses, devoid of a win in the last six games. The home crowd’s backing hasn’t catalyzed much change either. Gaziantep, after enduring a series of defeats, finally found solace with a 2:0 win against Istanbulspor. Their recent ten outings have been quite unpredictable, yet the absence of draws might indicate an outcome in either team’s favour.
Prediction:
Given the comparative forms and historical data, the scales tilt slightly towards Gaziantep FK.
Mauri.bet predicts: Samsunspor 1-2 Gaziantep FK.
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