Eyüpspor vs Antalyaspor Prediction

Right then, let's have a proper look at this scrap at the bottom. Two sides who've been about as convincing as a chocolate teapot this season, and someone's got to nick three points to get out of the muck.

Eyüpspor are propping up the table with just 8 points from 10 games, and looking at their recent form, it's not hard to see why. They've managed only 2 wins in their last 10, scoring a measly 6 goals - that's 0.6 per game, folks. You'll get more excitement watching paint dry. They did beat Kasimpasa 2-0 a few weeks back, but apart from that, it's been mostly blanks and losses. The home side have kept 3 clean sheets, which ain't bad, but when you're not scoring at the other end, you're always in trouble.

Antalyaspor aren't much better, sitting just two places above with 10 points. They've scored a few more (12 in 10 games), but they've also been leaking goals like a sieve - 19 conceded in that same period. Their recent form is shocking too: a 4-0 thumping at home to Istanbul Basaksehir, a 5-2 hammering by Rizespor, and a 3-2 loss to Gazişehir Gaziantep. They did win 3-0 against Bursaspor in the Cup, but that's like comparing apples and oranges, innit?

Now, here's where it gets interesting. The head-to-head between these two has been an absolute goal fest - all 5 previous meetings have gone over 2.5 goals. But that's history, and right now, both teams are struggling to hit a barn door with a banjo. Eyüpspor especially have been toothless up front, failing to score in 6 of their last 10 games.

The stats paint a pretty clear picture: Eyüpspor average 0.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded, while Antalyaspor average 1.2 scored but 1.9 conceded. Both teams have been poor defensively, but Eyüpspor's attack is virtually non-existent. They've had 9 days to prepare for this, while Antalyaspor have only had 5 - that extra rest could be crucial.

Looking at the odds, Under 2.5 goals at 1.85 catches my eye. Both teams are struggling for form, both have defensive issues, but more importantly, Eyüpspor can't buy a goal at the moment. When you've got a home side averaging 0.6 goals per game and an away side who've been shipping goals but also struggling to convert chances, you're looking at a tight, nervy affair.

Key Points:

• Eyüpspor have scored only 6 goals in their last 10 games (0.6 per game)

• Antalyaspor have conceded 19 goals in their last 10 games (1.9 per game)

• Both teams are in the bottom three of the league table

• Head-to-head shows 5/5 games went over 2.5 goals, but current form suggests otherwise

• Eyüpspor have had 4 more days rest than Antalyaspor

Sometimes you've got to ignore the history and look at what's happening now. Both these sides are bang out of form, especially in front of goal. I'm expecting a tight, scrappy game where chances will be at a premium. Under 2.5 goals looks the smart play here - both teams have more important things to worry about than putting on a goal fest.