Pendikspor vs Ankaragucu prediction 25.12.2023

• Competition: Super Lig
• Date: Monday, 25th December 2023
• Kickoff: 17:00 UTC / 18:00 CET
• Venue: Pendik Stadyumu (Istanbul)

Over the past two years, Pendikspor has successfully gained two back-to-back promotions, which has led them to the Turkish top-flight division for the first time in their 73-year history. However, this season they face the tough challenge of avoiding relegation from the Super Lig, as they are deemed a prime candidate for such. After 16 rounds, they currently sit 19th with 13 points, three points shy of safety. Regrettably, they are currently plagued by injuries, which is likely a contributing factor to their current four-game losing streak.

Ankaragucu clinched promotion in the 2021/22 season and managed to retain their league status last season by finishing 11th. Despite a shaky start to the current season, with just one win in the first seven rounds, Ankaragucu’s form is improving as the season unfolds. They are currently enjoying a five-match unbeaten streak and stand a good chance of extending it, given their upcoming match against one of the league’s less formidable teams.

Pendikspor vs Ankaragucu pick: Ankaragucu to (AH 0) win

Pendikspor suffered four consecutive Super Lig losses with a staggering 2:13 goal difference! Their performance is being severely affected by injuries, and unfortunately, the situation isn’t improving for their upcoming match.

While the home-pitch advantage typically holds true in Turkey, it didn’t seem to be a factor for Pendikspor. Despite playing seven Super Lig games at home, they only managed a single victory, which was against Samsunspor. Interestingly, Samsunspor were objectively the superior team during that match and arguably deserved at least a draw.

Ankaragucu has maintained a no-loss streak in their last four Super Lig games. Although they only emerged victorious in one of these matches, their performance was commendable throughout and warranted wins in at least two more games. Despite this, their form is significantly better than their opponents. Given that they will be playing with a full team, we believe they stand a better chance at securing all three points.