Sivasspor managed to get their first away win of the season as they beat Malatya 1-0 last time out. Although Malatya is one of the weakest sides in the league, Calimbay's team showed signs of returning to the functional side that we have grow accustomed to watching in the last couple of seasons. Against an injury-ridden Karagumruk side, they are favourites to win. Karagumruk were held to a 0-0 draw with Antalyaspor last time out. Biglia is such a key figure for this team that his absence changes their entire game plan. Against Antalyaspor, in order to compensate for his absence, they played very cautious, conservative football, which doesn't befit the players in the squad. Expect a similar display, aiming first and foremost avoiding defeat. 1:0
Sivasspor are undefeated in 23 of their last 25 matches (Super Lig). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Sivasspor's last 3 games (Super Lig). Sivasspor have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Fatih Karagumruk in all competitions.
Aaron Appindangoye is sidelined with a long-term injury and will not be available until the second half of the season. Olarenwaju Kayode will lead the attack as Leke James is also sidelined with injury. Rayyan Baniya is sidelined with a long-term injury and is not expected to be back until December. Fabio Borini, also on the sidelines since the start of the season, is still recovering fitness. Derrick Luckassen and Alparslan Erdem, neither of whom were expected to start against Sivasspor, are sidelined with injury. Jure Balkovec and Adnan Ugur are expected to deputise for the injured Vegar Eggen Hedenstad and Lucas Biglia respectively.
Sivasspor are undefeated in 23 of their last 25 matches (Super Lig). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Sivasspor's last 3 games (Super Lig). Sivasspor have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Fatih Karagumruk in all competitions.
Aaron Appindangoye is sidelined with a long-term injury and will not be available until the second half of the season. Olarenwaju Kayode will lead the attack as Leke James is also sidelined with injury. Rayyan Baniya is sidelined with a long-term injury and is not expected to be back until December. Fabio Borini, also on the sidelines since the start of the season, is still recovering fitness. Derrick Luckassen and Alparslan Erdem, neither of whom were expected to start against Sivasspor, are sidelined with injury. Jure Balkovec and Adnan Ugur are expected to deputise for the injured Vegar Eggen Hedenstad and Lucas Biglia respectively.
Sivasspor managed to get their first away win of the season as they beat Malatya 1-0 last time out. Although Malatya is one of the weakest sides in the league, Calimbay's team showed signs of returning to the functional side that we have grow accustomed to watching in the last couple of seasons. Against an injury-ridden Karagumruk side, they are favourites to win. Karagumruk were held to a 0-0 draw with Antalyaspor last time out. Biglia is such a key figure for this team that his absence changes their entire game plan. Against Antalyaspor, in order to compensate for his absence, they played very cautious, conservative football, which doesn't befit the players in the squad. Expect a similar display, aiming first and foremost avoiding defeat. 1:0