Antalyaspor v Konyaspor: survival fight meets top-half momentum | OneFootball

Antalyaspor host Konyaspor in the Süper Lig on Friday, 17 April 2026 in Antalya, with the hosts seeking breathing space above the relegation places and the visitors aiming to extend an unbeaten run amid a draw-heavy recent head to head.

This fixture has been tight for years. The league meeting in November finished 0-0, while Konyaspor edged the Türkiye Kupası tie 1-0 in December. Across the broader record provided, draws have been frequent.

Form points to contrast. Antalyaspor have one win in five, including a 3-0 home victory over Eyüpspor but a 4-2 defeat at Beşiktaş. Konyaspor arrive unbeaten in five with three wins, most recently beating Fatih Karagümrük 3-0.

Konyaspor are without midfielder Ufuk Akyol through injury.

The season profiles suggest Konyaspor may look to control the ball, averaging 53% possession with 81.94% pass accuracy. Jackson Muleka has six league goals, while Yhoan Andzouana has supplied four assists. Antalyaspor have 44% average possession and will lean on Ramzi Safuri's creativity, with Sander Van de Streek contributing nine direct goal involvements this season. Konyaspor's volume from wide areas could test the home defence, but Antalyaspor's crossing efficiency may offer a route in transition.

Antalyaspor sit 14th on 28 points and a win would take them to 31, pulling them further clear of the relegation places. Konyaspor are 10th on 34 points and victory would move them to 37, strengthening their top half position and offering a chance to climb if results elsewhere align.