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Alanyaspor vs Samsunspor prediction: Cup pain, league points
The Alanyaspor vs Samsunspor prediction for Monday, 2026-04-27 (15:00 GMT) feels like a classic Süper Lig story: one side trying to steady the ship after a rough week, the other trying to keep a top-half push alive despite a growing injury list. It’s Matchday 31 at Bahçeşehir Okulları Stadyumu (GAIN Park) in Alanya, and the mood says “tight first half”, but the numbers whisper “goals will come.” This Alanyaspor vs Samsunspor prediction leans on tactics, team news, and our AI betting angles.
Match context: where they stand and why it matters
Alanyaspor come in sitting 12th with 33 points. They had put together a five-match unbeaten run in the league (1 win, 4 draws), before a narrow 1-0 loss to Kasımpaşa on April 19. Then the cup brought a reality check: a 3-0 defeat to Beşiktaş on April 23 ended their Ziraat Türkiye Kupası journey.
Samsunspor, 7th with 42 points, have been the better league team lately, winning 4 of their last 6 (about a 67% win rate). The headline result is the 2-1 league win over Beşiktaş on April 19, but they also arrive with cup disappointment: a 0-0 after 120 minutes vs Trabzonspor on April 23, then a 3-1 loss on penalties. Tired legs are real, but so is momentum.
Tactical story: possession vs bravery
Alanyaspor are led by 42-year-old João Pereira, in charge since March 2025. His usual 3-4-2-1 aims for control, and it shows in their tidy ball work and an 83.6% pass accuracy this season. At home, they often try to build patiently, pull the opponent wide, and then slip passes into the half-spaces.
Samsunspor are coached by Thorsten Fink, and recent praise from Trabzonspor boss Fatih Tekke highlighted how they have played more courageous and attacking football in recent weeks. The interesting part: Samsunspor can press and run, but with injuries piling up, they may need to pick their moments rather than go full throttle for 90 minutes.
What to watch in-game
- First-half tension: Alanyaspor’s careful build-up can slow the tempo, and Samsunspor may start cautiously after extra-time minutes in the cup.
- Second-half openings: if Samsunspor stay compact early, spaces often appear later when substitutions and fatigue change the shape.
- Wing-back zones: Alanyaspor’s system lives and dies by width; Samsunspor’s wide midfielders must track runners consistently.
Team news: suspensions and injuries shape the plan
Both squads arrive with issues, and that’s a big part of the betting picture.
Alanyaspor availability
- Yusuf Özdemir returns: he missed the last league match due to suspension and is expected to be available.
- Muscle problems are reported for Meschack Elia, Ianis Hagi, Efecan Karaca, Maestro, plus goalkeeper Ertuğrul Taşkıran.
Samsunspor availability
- Cherif Ndiaye suspended: a straight red in the 69th minute of the cup match means their striker misses this league game.
- Injuries include Irfan Can Eğribayat, Celil Yüksel, Lubomír Šatka, Bedirhan Çetin, Jaurès Assoumou, Afonso Sousa, Zeki Yavru, Emre Kılınç, and Elayis Tavşan.
Key players: who carries the plot?
Alanyaspor’s goal threat leans heavily on Güven Yalçın (7 league goals). Creativity is expected from Florent Hadergjonaj (7 assists) and Hwang Ui-jo (6 assists), who will need to unlock a Samsunspor team that may defend deeper than usual.
For Samsunspor, Ndiaye’s absence shifts the burden to Marius Mouandilmadji. In midfield, Carlo Holse and Tanguy Coulibaly arrive in good scoring rhythm after both found the net in the 2-1 win over Beşiktaş. If they can turn transitions into shots, Samsunspor can still look dangerous.
Head to head and market mood
The most recent head to head meeting (2025-04-21) finished 1-0 to Alanyaspor. Back then, the betting odds had Alanyaspor around 2.255 and Samsunspor 2.94, so it wasn’t a huge shock. This time the market sees a tight game again, but gives the home side a slight edge.
- Home win: 2.25
- Draw: 3.55
- Away win: 3.5
One more detail bettors like: Samsunspor’s squad value (€52.25m) is notably higher than Alanyaspor’s (€30.85m). That doesn’t guarantee points, but it often shows in depth and late-game options… assuming the injury list doesn’t eat that depth for breakfast.
AI corner: predictions, odds, and how to bet it
Now to the NerdyTips numbers. The AI expects a fairly balanced match on paper: 53% vs 47% possession, 11 shots each, and 3 shots on target each. Corners are projected at 8 total (4-4), with a relatively calm discipline profile (1 home yellow, 2 away yellows). That kind of symmetry usually points to small margins, and to total goals being decided by finishing rather than chance volume.
Main tip: Over 1.5 total goals
- Best tip: Over 1.5 goals
- Odds: 1.34
- Trust rating: 4.9/10
Even with a predicted 0:0 at half-time, the model still likes at least two goals across the full match. That fits the “late opening” story: cautious early play, then more risk after the hour mark. It’s not a high price, but it’s the most stable angle in the data.
1X2 prediction: away win (2)
- Pick: 2 (Samsunspor win)
- Odds: 3.5
- Confidence: 2.0/10
This is the spicy part of the Alanyaspor vs Samsunspor prediction: the AI leans to an away win, but with very low confidence. That’s basically the model saying: “It can happen, but don’t bet your rent.” The injuries and Ndiaye’s suspension are big reasons the confidence stays low, even if Samsunspor’s league form has been stronger.
Correct score lean
- Full-time: 1:2
- Half-time: 0:0
A 1:2 script matches the idea of a slower start and a busier second half. It also lines up with recent “surprise energy” from both teams: Alanyaspor’s 2:2 away draw at Beşiktaş (odds around 6.25) and Samsunspor’s surprising 0:1 away win over Rayo Vallecano (odds around 6.5). Football loves to laugh at certainty, and these two have been in on the joke.
Final betting takeaway
If you want the cleaner path, follow the AI’s top call: over 1.5 total goals at 1.34. If you want the bigger price, the away win at 3.5 is the model’s 1X2 lean, but it comes with a very visible warning label. Either way, this Alanyaspor vs Samsunspor prediction points to a match that may start quiet, then turn into a second-half test of depth, composure, and who can still sprint in the 80th minute.
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Best Tip
The best betting football prediction for Alanyaspor vs SamsunsporO1.5 -294
At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2941x2 Tip
2 250
Samsunspor is expected to win with odds of 250Total Goals
Over 1.5 -294
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchBoth Teams To Score
Yes -132
Both teams are expected to scoreBet Builder Tip
X2&O1.5 117
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goalsCorrect Score
1:2
Stats Predictions
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Overview Last 10 Matches
Head to Head
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Latest Matches
 Alanyaspor |
21-Apr-25
1:0
| Samsunspor  |
| Alanyaspor |
17-Jan-24
1:3
| Samsunspor |
| Alanyaspor |
25-Dec-23
3:1
| Samsunspor |
| Alanyaspor |
15-Sep-14
1:0
| Samsunspor |
| Alanyaspor |
01-Jun-15
0:4
| Samsunspor |
| Alanyaspor |
17-Oct-15
3:2
| Samsunspor |
| Samsunspor |
01-Dec-25
1:1
| Alanyaspor |
| Samsunspor |
24-Nov-24
1:1
| Alanyaspor |
| Samsunspor |
18-May-24
1:1
| Alanyaspor |
| Samsunspor |
09-Feb-15
1:0
| Alanyaspor |
Recent Matches of Alanyaspor
| 09 May | W |
Alanyaspor
| 3 |
Kayserispor
| 1 |
| 03 May | D |
Antalyaspor
| 0 |
Alanyaspor
| 0 |
| 27 Apr | L |
Alanyaspor
| 2 |
Samsunspor
| 3 |
| 23 Apr | L |
Besiktas
| 3 |
Alanyaspor
| 0 |
| 19 Apr | L |
Kasimpasa
| 1 |
Alanyaspor
| 0 |
| 11 Apr | D |
Alanyaspor
| 1 |
Trabzonspor
| 1 |
| 04 Apr | D |
Gaziantep FK
| 1 |
Alanyaspor
| 1 |
| 18 Mar | W |
Alanyaspor
| 5 |
Kocaelispor
| 0 |
| 14 Mar | D |
Goztepe
| 2 |
Alanyaspor
| 2 |
| 09 Mar | D |
Alanyaspor
| 0 |
Genclerbirligi
| 0 |
Recent Matches Of Samsunspor
| 09 May | L |  Basaksehir |
3 | Samsunspor |
0 |
| 02 May | W | Samsunspor |
4 |  Galatasaray |
1 |
| 27 Apr | W | Alanyaspor |
2 | Samsunspor |
3 |
| 23 Apr | D | Samsunspor |
0 |  Trabzonspor |
0 |
| 19 Apr | W | Samsunspor |
2 |  Besiktas |
1 |
| 13 Apr | W |  Eyupspor |
1 | Samsunspor |
2 |
| 09 Apr | L |  Rizespor |
4 | Samsunspor |
1 |
| 05 Apr | D | Samsunspor |
2 |  Konyaspor |
2 |
| 19 Mar | W |  Vallecano |
0 | Samsunspor |
1 |
| 15 Mar | W | Samsunspor |
2 |  Kayserispor |
1 |
Turkey - Süper Lig
| Team | M | G | P | |
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| 1 |
 Galatasaray | 33 | 77-29 | 77 |
| 2 |
 Fenerbahçe | 33 | 74-34 | 73 |
| 3 |
Trabzonspor | 33 | 61-36 | 69 |
| 4 |
Beşiktaş | 33 | 57-38 | 59 |
| 5 |
Göztepe | 33 | 42-29 | 55 |
| 6 |
 Başakşehir | 33 | 56-34 | 54 |
| 7 |
Samsunspor | 33 | 43-45 | 48 |
| 8 |
 Rizespor | 33 | 44-50 | 40 |
| 9 |
 Konyaspor | 33 | 42-48 | 40 |
| 10 |
Alanyaspor | 33 | 40-39 | 37 |
| 11 |
Kocaelispor | 33 | 26-37 | 37 |
| 12 |
Gaziantep FK | 33 | 42-56 | 37 |
| 13 |
 Eyüpspor | 33 | 30-45 | 32 |
| 14 |
Kasımpaşa | 33 | 32-49 | 32 |
| 15 |
Gençlerbirliği | 33 | 33-47 | 31 |
| 16 |
Antalyaspor | 33 | 32-55 | 29 |
| 17 |
 Fatih | 33 | 29-53 | 27 |
| 18 |
Kayserispor | 33 | 25-61 | 27 |
