Alanyaspor v Gençlerbirliği: mid-table rivals seek breathing space | OneFootball

Alanyaspor host Gençlerbirliği in the Süper Lig on Monday, 9 March 2026 in Antalya, with 11th facing 12th and a chance for both to put daylight between themselves and the relegation places.

The recent head to head is balanced. The reverse fixture in October ended 2-2 and the last nine meetings have produced three wins apiece and three draws.

Form points to a tight contest. Alanyaspor have lost back to back league games and three in a row across all competitions after a February win over Konyaspor. Gençlerbirliği drew their last league match and won in the cup, but away results have been a drag, with just five points on the road this season.

Team news could shape midfield control. Alanyaspor are without suspended Yusuf Ozdemir, while Taskiran, Maestro and Ruan are injured. Gençlerbirliği miss suspended Franco Tongya, with Oghenekaro Etebo, Ogulcan Ülgün, Moussa Kyabou and Emirhan Ünal sidelined.

On the pitch, Alanyaspor's 47% possession and 83.67% pass accuracy suggest they may try to build patiently, with Florent Hadergjonaj and Hwang Ui-jo both on five league assists and Guven Yalcin leading their scoring with six. Gençlerbirliği have operated with 42% possession and a 77.57% pass rate, carrying a threat through Sekou Koita's six goals and Goktan Gurpuz's five assists, though 45 offsides underline the risk in their runs beyond.

A home win would lift Alanyaspor to 29 points and could nudge them towards the top half. An away victory would move Gençlerbirliği to 27 and ease relegation pressure, keeping them clear of the bottom three.