Akhisar – Mersin: Preview & Prediction [divider]
Süper Lig high flyers Akhisar and Mersin go head-to-head in a clash of Aegean meets the Mediterranean.
Akhisar
Akhisar have been upsetting the books for a few seasons now, the Akigolar have been defying the odds and competing with the leagues big boys on a shoe string budget.
The Akigolar are in 7th place just five points behind the league leaders and are yet to lose at home this season.
The home side have the leagues top goal scorer, their very own Greek hero and not of the mythological kind. Gekas has now hit the back of the net nine times in nine games.
Güray Vural is out suspended for Akhisar and Saidi Ntibazonkiza is a game time decision.
Mersin
The Mediterranean based side are currently fourth in the Süper Lig mainly as a result of their home form. Four consecutive home wins has only been matched by Fenerbahçe so far in the league this season however, away from home Mersin have lost two on the spin.
Prediction
Mersin have lost eight of their last 10 away game in the league and face an Akhisar who are yet to lose a home game this season.
Akhisar Win