BB Erzurumspor vs Hatayspor Prediction

BB Erzurumspor vs Hatayspor Preview

After a rough run packed with multiple defeats was briefly ended on Christmas week with a 3-1 away win over Yeni Malatyaspor, BB Erzurumspor are now six games unbeaten. The last time they enjoyed a streak similar to this? January last year, while they were still a team in Turkey's second-tier.

Plenty has changed since then, but they entertain Euro-chasing Hatayspor next, who has been considerably more consistent by comparison during their debut campaign among Turkey's finest. 

Can Mesut Bakkal's men continue climbing up the standings here, away from a relegation battle? Read my match preview for the correct score predictions and best betting tips ahead of this fixture.

BB Erzurumspor vs Hatayspor Betting Tips

Second-half goals from Aatif Chahechouhe and substitute Oltan Karakullukcu in stoppage-time helped Erzurumspor surprise Rizespor with a 2-0 away win last Friday, though they'll again be underdogs in this weekend's clash come Sunday. 

Hatayspor drew 0-0 with fifth-placed Alanyaspor last week and had fullback Strahil Popov sent off for two bookings before half-time. 

Goalkeeper and Morocco international Munir made seven saves, as he produced another impressive showing to shut out the visitors - who had former Roma man Salih Ucan and Sassuolo loanee striker Khouma Babacar combining in the final third. 

Despite being six points behind fourth-placed Trabzonspor through 24 games this season, their inconsistent results make this encounter between two newly-promoted sides far from straightforward. 

Only five points separate Erzurumspor from Malatyaspor in 10th at present, which reinforces how important a run of winning momentum can help establish continuity. 

BB Erzurumspor vs Hatayspor Correct Score Prediction 

In five previous meetings, Erzurumspor leads the way (W3, D1, L1) but were beaten 3-0 on December 9 - their most recent duel. Considering their aforementioned unbeaten run, I'm predicting BTTS here, but the visitors are rightly favourites.