Preview: Adana Demirspor vs. Sivasspor - prediction, team news, lineups

Sitting two points adrift of the top four, Adana Demirspor will be aiming for victory when they welcome Sivasspor to the New Adana Stadium.

The visitors are seven points clear of the drop zone after winning just one of their previous eight Super Lig matches.

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Vincenzo Montella will be looking for a response from his side after their five-game unbeaten league run was ended by bottom-placed Yeni Malatyaspor last weekend.

With that contest seemingly heading towards a goalless draw, Mounir Chouiar found the winner in the 77th minute to condemn Adana Demirspor to a surprise defeat.

After losing on their travels, Adana Demirspor will be grateful to return to home comforts this weekend, as they look to continue their impressive home form.

Although they may have hoped for more than six victories from their 13 home game, Montella's side have lost just two home matches this season, and their form at the New Adana Stadium will be crucial in their quest for a top-four place.

Having scored 14 of their 19 home goals in the second half of matches this season, if Adana Demirspor are to win on Sunday then they may save their best for the second period.

Meanwhile, Sivasspor head into Sunday's encounter off the back of three consecutive league defeats, leaving them in 14th position, but they are still seven points clear of the danger zone.

Although they have reached the semi finals of the Turkish Cup, Sivasspor have been unable to transfer their cup form into league action.

After beating Fatih Karagumruk in the cup, Riza Calimbay's side entered last weekend's away contest with Antalyaspor in confident mood, but they ultimately came up short with a Fernando goal helping the hosts to a 1-0 victory.

Their recent league form will concern Calimbay, who has seen his team collect just four points in their last six league games - only Goztepe (3) and Caykur Rizespor (2) have picked up fewer points in that period.

Sivasspor will not find any comfort in their recent away results, with their previous four away league matches all resulting in defeat.

Team News

A hamstring problem is still keeping Loic Remy out of the fray, but the hosts have no new injury concerns ahead of Sunday's contest.

Younes Belhanda could return to the starting lineup after dropping down to the bench last weekend.

Meanwhile, Mario Balotelli will lead the line for Adana Demirspor as he looks to add to the 10 league goals that he has scored this season.

As for the visitors, they are without long-term absentee Leke James, while Mustapha Yatabare is also ruled out due to a thigh injury.

With Yatabare set to miss out, Olarenwaju Kayode will come into the side to lead the line for the visitors.

Ahmet Oguz returned to the lineup against Antalyaspor following a spell on the sidelines, and he will feature at right-back one again on Sunday.

Adana Demirspor possible starting lineup:
Muric; Svensson, Akaydin, Sanuc, Kanak; Inler, Stambouli; Akgun, Belhanda, Vargas; Balotelli

Sivasspor possible starting lineup:
Vural; Oguz, Osmanpasa, Goutas, Ciftci; Henrique, Arslan, Cofie, Kesgin, Gradel; Kayode

We say: Adana Demirspor 2-1 Sivasspor

With Sivasspor seemingly in freefall, we think they will struggle against an Adana Demirspor side that will be hungry for the three points as they look to qualify for European competition.

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