Yeni Malatyaspor vs Konyaspor Prediction

Yeni Malatyaspor vs Konyaspor Prediction

Three places and three points separate Yeni Malatyaspor from Konyaspor this weekend, though this weekend's visitors have played a game fewer (23) and want to continue climbing up the standings after snapping a six-match Super Lig winless run at Denizlispor's expense this past Sunday. 

Second-half goals from Abdulkerim Bardakci and Jesse Sekidika helped Ersan Parlatan's men earn a rare victory, one they must build upon if they want to avoid a relegation battle between now and mid-May. 

Can that begin here, against a tough opponent they haven't beaten since August 2018? Or will Malatyaspor end a five-match winless streak of their own? Read my match preview, for the correct score predictions and best betting tips ahead of this fixture.

Yeni Malatyaspor vs Konyaspor Betting Tips

After holding Antalyaspor to a 1-1 draw on Monday, Saturday's hosts have now drawn three of their last five games. The other two? Goztepe and Karagumruk, both sides around the same position as themselves, trying to solidify their standing in the top half with a potential European qualification place up for grabs.

Ultimately, head coach Hamza Hamzaoglu won't be thinking that far into the future given his players' inconsistency of late. Being able to turn their regular draws into wins will be key, potentially starting here.

Konyaspor is not in good form either, but likely encouraged by recent displays - admirable displays despite successive defeats against Besiktas (league and Turkiye Kupasi) in a four-day span. 

Yeni Malatyaspor vs Konyaspor Correct Score Prediction

Ultimately, an impressive display for either side could prove the springboard they need for sustained success during the second half of the campaign. 

Since December 19, Malatyaspor has only kept one clean sheet in 13 games (across all competitions) and only lost one of their seven H2H meetings (W2, D4) - so BTTS is my pick, this could swing either way.