"Starting with the hosts, while Alanyaspor might still be sat in the bottom-half of the Super Lig table, Joao Pereira's men were enjoying what was a real turn in fortunes prior to Turkey's winter break. Last seen signing off 2025 with a routine 2-0 victory against Tuesday's guests, the Thunders will be demanding a repeat performance at the Gain Park Stadium. With the mood in Pereira's camp at a season-high, the Blacks will be confident of opening the New Year with another statement of intent."
"the former Sporting Lisbon coach has not seen his squad suffer a single defeat from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions - a purple patch that stems back to November 23rd. It should also be highlighted, Alanyaspor will also be excited by their stellar defensive steel. Pencilled in as a standout contender on Tuesday morning, Pereira's side have remarkably not conceded a sole strike in almost 540 minutes of action."
"As for the visitors, while Karagumruk might have only made their famous Super Lig return this season, it is no secret that the Istanbul-based outfit are regarded as a landslide relegation candidate in 2026. Only putting nine points on the board from any of their 17 showdowns against top-flight opposition and still waiting to find a permanent replacement since Marcel Licka's departure back in October, Tuesday's guests sit rock-bottom of the Super Lig standings."
Alanyaspor hosts Karagumruk at Gain Park aiming for back-to-back Turkish Cup wins while carrying strong form. Joao Pereira's side remain unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions since November 23 and opened the Cup with a 1-0 win at Trabzonspor. Alanyaspor finished 2025 with a 2-0 victory over Karagumruk and have not conceded in almost 540 minutes, showcasing exceptional defensive solidity. Karagumruk sit bottom of the Super Lig with nine points from 17 matches, lack a permanent manager since Marcel Licka's October exit, and have struggled to score since the international break.
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