Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(44) 28 Goals 35 (48)
(29) 17 Assists 20 (33)
(6.5) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
27.5 Average Age 28.9
183.9 Average Height (cm) 182
(0.8) 0.7 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(50%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 48% (48%)
(0.4) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(0.9) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Hatayspor
Gaziantep FK
Player Reason Status Rating
Didier Lamkel Zé Out 6.92
Chandrel Massanga Out 6.68
Player Reason Status Rating
Ulas Zengin Out N/A
Papy Djilobodji Out 6.74
Janio Bikel Out 6.24
Max Gradel Out 6.54

Team News

Hatayspor
Gaziantep FK
  • Carlos Strandberg is expected to deputise for the injured Didier Lamkel Ze.
  • Giorgi Aburjania is set to start in midfield as Chandrel Massanga is also sideline with an injury.
  • Rigoberto Rivas has served his suspension and will return to the starting XI.
  • Janio Bikel and Max Gradel have been called up to the Guinea-Bissau and Ivory Coast teams for the Africa Cup of Nations. Marko Jevtovic and Alexandru Maxim are expected to start in their absence.
  • Ertugrul Ersoy will start at center back as Papy Djilobodji is suspended.
  • Ulas Zengin, who wasn't expected to start here, is injured.

Prediction

  • Hatayspor were beaten 2-0 by Rizespor last time out. They seem to have lost the spark and dynamism that brought them impressive wins at the beginning of the season.
  • Despite dominating possession and creating chances, they lose their composure in final passes or in front of goal and that is costing them valuable points.
  • Against a counter-attacking side Gaziantep, Demirel will need to be very cautious here.
  • Gaziantepspor were held to a 2-2 draw by Pendikspor last time out. They were 2-0 up at one point and no one would have bet against a Sumudica team dropping points after that, particularly to a side like Pendik. However, things haven't been going according to plan at Gaziantep as well and the players are still struggling to internalise Sumudica's footballing philosophy.
  • If Demirel's team plays with their usual mindset, Gaziantep will create quite a few chances from counter-attacks. However, the guest's defending has also raised some questions, so the two teams are likely to share spoils here.
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