Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Match Preview
A David vs Goliath battle takes place at Corendon Airlines Park on Sunday, 14 December 2025. League leaders Galatasaray arrive in Antalya sitting comfortably at the summit with 36 points, though they will be looking to bounce back from a narrow Champions League defeat to Monaco.1 Antalyaspor, currently 13th with 15 points, are fighting for consistency and survival.2 Having lost their last home game to Beşiktaş, the “Scorpions” face another Istanbul giant, hoping to end a disastrous head-to-head run against the champions.
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Match Info
- Competition: Süper Lig (Matchday 16)
- Venue: Corendon Airlines Park, Antalya (Capacity: 32,537)3
- Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
- Kickoff: 19:00 TRT | 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET
- Referee: TBC (TFF Appointment)
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Match Stakes
Antalyaspor (13th — 15 pts):
- Win → Moves to 18 pts; creates a significant buffer from the relegation zone
- Draw → A morale-boosting point against the league leaders
- Loss → Risks sliding further down; pressure mounts on the manager
Galatasaray (1st — 36 pts):
- Win → Moves to 39 pts; maintains dominance at the top of the table
- Draw → Opens the door for Fenerbahçe or Beşiktaş to close the gap
- Loss → A shock defeat that would be their second loss of the league season
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Team News
Antalyaspor:
- Julian (GK) — Out (Lacking Match Fitness – Huge Blow)
- Yesilyurt E. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Kayaarasi K. — Out (Suspended)
- Ilcin H. — Out (Inactive)
- Dzhikiya G. — Questionable (Injury)
Galatasaray:
- Lemina M. — Out (Injury – Key Midfielder)4
- Singo W. — Out (Muscle Injury)5
- Ayhan K. — Out (Injury)
- Baltaci M. — Out (Suspended)
- Elmali E. — Out (Suspended)
- Cakir U. — Questionable (Injury)
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Antalyaspor
- 08/12 — 0–0 vs Alanyaspor (League)
- 04/12 — 1–0 vs Silifke (Cup)
- 30/11 — 1–2 vs Göztepe (League)
- 24/11 — 0–0 vs Konyaspor (League)
- 08/11 — 1–3 vs Beşiktaş (League)
Galatasaray
- 10/12 — 0–1 vs Monaco (UCL)
- 05/12 — 3–2 vs Samsunspor (League)
- 01/12 — 1–1 vs Fenerbahçe (League)
- 25/11 — 0–1 vs Royale Union SG (UCL)
- 22/11 — 3–2 vs Gençlerbirliği (League)
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 14/03/2025 — Galatasaray 4–0 Antalyaspor6
- 19/10/2024 — Antalyaspor 0–3 Galatasaray
- 26/02/2024 — Galatasaray 2–1 Antalyaspor
- 07/10/2023 — Antalyaspor 0–2 Galatasaray
- 21/01/2023 — Galatasaray 2–1 Antalyaspor
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Antalyaspor (4-2-3-1)
Dadakdeniz; Balci, Sari, Giannetti, Paal; Dikmen, Kaluzinski; Safuri, van de Streek, Larsson; Cvancara
Galatasaray (4-2-3-1)
Muslera (or Guvenc); Jelert, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun; Icardi (or Osimhen)
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Impact Bench
Antalyaspor: Gaich (Target man), Sinik (Pace on wing)
Galatasaray: Demirbay (Control), Batshuayi (Late goal threat)
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Tactical Analysis
Antalyaspor
Without their first-choice goalkeeper Julian and key winger Yesilyurt, Antalyaspor will likely adopt a very defensive stance. They will pack the midfield with Dikmen and Kaluzinski to stop Galatasaray playing through the center. Their best hope is set-pieces targeting the height of Tomas Cvancara, or counters down the flanks via Balci.
Galatasaray
Despite the injuries to defensive players (Singo, Ayhan, Elmali), Galatasaray’s attack remains frightening. They will dominate possession and look to pin Antalyaspor back. With Lemina out, Torreira will need to cover more ground to prevent counters. Expect them to target Antalyaspor’s backup goalkeeper early with shots from distance.
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Key Battles
- Cvancara vs Sanchez — physical duel in the box
- Safuri vs Torreira — battle for midfield space
- Balci vs Yilmaz — stopping the winger’s cut-ins
- Dadakdeniz vs Icardi — backup keeper vs elite finisher
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Spotlight Players
Antalyaspor — Ataberk Dadakdeniz
The backup goalkeeper steps into the firing line. Facing the league’s best attack, he needs the performance of his life to keep Antalyaspor in the game.
Galatasaray — Barış Alper Yılmaz
With injuries shuffling the squad, Yılmaz’s versatility and power on the wing will be crucial. He has a habit of scoring in tight away games when the main strikers are marked out.
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Prediction
Antalyaspor 0–3 Galatasaray
Antalyaspor are missing key players and have a terrible record against Galatasaray (lost the last 5). Galatasaray might be tired from Europe, but their squad depth is superior. Even with a rotated backline, their attack should score comfortably against a struggling host.
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Betting Insights
- Galatasaray to Win — High Probability
- Over 2.5 Goals — Likely
- Mauro Icardi to Score — If he starts, almost certain
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — Where to Watch
- Turkey: beIN Sports Turkiye
- International: beIN Sports, Fanatiz (USA/Canada)
Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray — FAQs
Q: When is the Antalyaspor vs Galatasaray match?
A: The match kicks off on Sunday, 14 December 2025, at 19:00 TRT (local time).
Q: Where is the match being played?
A: It will be played at Corendon Airlines Park in Antalya.
Q: Is Julian Cuesta playing for Antalyaspor?
A: No. The goalkeeper is ruled out due to lacking match fitness.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: Galatasaray are heavy favorites given their 1st place standing and H2H dominance.7
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