Amed vs Konyaspor: Unbeaten hosts face a side fighting to escape the drop zone

Amed come into Saturday’s round eight fixture unbeaten in their last five league matches, and their home record makes them the side to beat at Diyarbakır Stadium. Four home games, four wins. Third in the table with 14 points from seven games, they have scored 14 goals in that recent run while conceding only seven.

Konyaspor’s race out of the bottom three

Konyaspor are 16th of 18 with five points from seven games and a goal difference of minus four. Every league point is precious for a side that has only one win so far this season. The away numbers are the sharpest concern: no victories on the road, four goals scored and eight conceded in seven matches.

Amed’s home fortress

Amed’s attack has been their calling card. Their 17 goals this season include 13 at home, and they have kept two clean sheets on their own ground. Much of their threat arrives late: 12 of their 17 goals have come in the second half, with five in the 46-60 minute spell alone. Konyaspor have also been stung late, conceding three goals in the 76-90 minute window.

Injury doubts on both benches

Amed will be without M. Yildirim, who is out with a muscle injury. G. Gul (calf) and Y. Sor (muscle) are both doubtful. Konyaspor are missing M. Ibrahimoglu, also with a muscle problem, while E. Destan is doubtful with a knee injury.

Our prediction

Amed look well placed to make their home record count again. Their attack has been the most reliable in the division at Diyarbakır, and Konyaspor’s away struggles suggest they will find it hard to create much. Expect Amed to take the points and leave the visitors still searching for their first real climb out of the relegation places. Prediction: Amed 2-0 Konyaspor.