Sivasspor vs Alanyaspor Match Analysis and Prediction

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Following their midweek encounter in the first leg of the Turkish Cup semi-final, Sivasspor and Alanyspor meet for the second time in just a matter of days, but now in the Turkish Super Lig.

Sivasspor came out victors in the contest, but the visitors will be looking to avenge the cup defeat when they face of in the league.

Riza Calimbay’s side have underperformed in the domestic league this season, with Sivasspor currently sitting 13th in the standings, but their Turkish Cup form has helped soften the blow of an underwhelming league campaign.

In the first leg of their semi-final tie with Alanyaspor, Sivasspor secured an important 2-1 away victory in the most dramatic of fashion.

Emre Akbaba gave the hosts an early lead before Mustafa Yatabare equalised for Sivasspor, but Yatabare’s game time was cut short when he was shown a second yellow card in the 59th minute.

Despite playing with 10 men, the visitors grabbed the victory in stoppage time through Kerem Kesgin’s winner, ensuring that Sivasspor have now lost just one of their last six matches in all competitions.

Unlike their Monday’s hosts, Alanyaspor have a lot riding on the final five matches on the season, with Francesco Farioli’s side two points adrift of the top four.

However, their European push has shown signs of slowing in recent weeks, with their last two league matches ending in 4-1 and 3-1 defeats.

After losing a third successive game in midweek, Alanyaspor enter Monday’s fixture deprived of confidence, but they can take encouragement from their away form.

Although they can be aided by their away results, Alanyaspor will need to improve defensively if they are to qualify for Europe, as only Caykur Rizespor and Goztepe have conceded more goals than Monday’s visitors in the Turkish Super Lig this season.

Sivasspor vs Alanyaspor head to head

The two teams have previously met on 13 occasions in all competitions, where Sivasspor have claimed five victories while Alanyaspor have won four, and they have drawn in four. Both have scored 15 goals each in the process. In their last five meetings, Sivasspor have won three while Alanyaspor have won twice.

Sivasspor 1-0 Alanyaspor 21/02/20

Sivasspor 0-2 Alanyaspor 12/09/20

Alanyaspor 3-1 Sivasspor 21/01/21

Alanyaspor 0-1 Sivasspor 04/12/21

Alanyaspor 1-2 Sivasspor 20/04/22

Sivasspor latest home form

Sivasspor have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having lost two of their five most recent matches. In their last home game, they were defeated 2-0 by Istanbul Basaksehir in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored seven goals and conceded seven.

Sivasspor 2-1 Yeni Malatyaspor 13/02/22

Sivasspor 2-3 Besiktas 26/02/22

Sivasspor 1-0 Fatih Karagumruk 02/03/22

Sivasspor 2-1 Altay 20/03/22

Sivasspor 0-2 Istanbul Basaksehir 10/04/22

Sivasspor latest away form

Sivasspor have recently been on a good run of form on the road, having been unbeaten in their four most recent matches. In their last away game, they managed to defeat Alanyaspor 2-1 in the Turkish Cup. In their last five matches, they have scored eight goals and conceded seven.

Antalyaspor 1-0 Sivasspor 06/03/22

Adana Demirspor 2-3 Sivasspor 13/03/22

Giresunspor 2-2 Sivasspor 02/04/22

Hatayspor 1-1 Sivasspor 16/04/22

Alanyaspor 1-2 Sivasspor 20/04/22

Alanyaspor latest home form

Alanyaspor have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having lost each of their two most recent matches. Their last home victory came on March 3 when they defeated Rizespor 2-1 in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored eight goals and conceded 12.

Alanyaspor (E)2-1 gaziantep FK 03/03/22

Alanyaspor 2-5 Fenerbahce 13/03/22

Alanyaspor 2-1 Rizespor 03/04/22

Alanyaspor 1-3 Antalyaspor 16/04/22

Alanyaspor 1-2 Sivasspor 20/04/22

Alanyaspor latest away form

Alanyaspor lost their last away game 4-1 to Besiktas in the league. However, they have recently been on a good run of form on the road, having been unbeaten in their five matches prior to that. In their last five away matches, they have scored 10 goals and conceded eight.

Giresunspor 1-3 Alanyaspor 23/01/22

Kasimpasa 2-2 Alanyaspor 13/02/22

Kayserispor 1-2 Alanyaspor 07/03/22

Goztepe 0-2 Alanyaspor 19/03/22

Besiktas 4-1 Alanyaspor 09/04/22

Sivasspor news

Olarenwaju Kayode is expected to miss out for the hosts due to a muscle injury, while Kesgin may return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench to score in midweek.

Yatabare should to lead the line on Monday, but will serve his suspension in the second leg of the Cup semi-final.

Alanyaspor news

Alanyaspor will not be able to call upon the services of Serkan Kirintili and Famara Diedhiou, who are struggling with muscle injuries.

Wilson Eduardo has started the last two matches and will continue to lead the line on Monday, with Daniel Candeias, Chidozie Awaziem and Efkan Bekiroglu candidates for starting roles.

Prediction and Odds

Alanyaspor have lost their three most recent matches, and even though they will be bereft of confidence, they will be looking to bounce back, inspired by their away form.

Sivasspor have recently got better of their opponents and we are backing them for a win, though a draw is also possible.

Odds: 1 2.20 X 2.05 2 2.30