#turkish-cup

#turkish-cup

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.

Last seen over the weekend putting in a thumping display as they stormed their way to an empathic 4-1 victory away at Antalyaspor, Okay Buruk's side will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Leading the chase at the top of the Super Lig standings and holding a three-point buffer over arch-rivals Fenerbahce, the reigning Turkish champions are looking to shatter more domestic records this season.