Altay vs Manisa FK tips and predictions

Win not certain for Manisa FK supporters

Maybe this isn't the formality it seems at face value.

Altay can look at some of the setbacks in Manisa FK's recent results. The visitors are short of form away from home; they've suffered 8 losses from their last 11 away campaigns. This doesn't look like the recent record of a side that is such a massive favourite.

They're the superior team but that doesn't mean they can't be beaten.

Altay must be prepared for half-chances against the run of play. If the hosts can grind out a win it will have a lot to do with their recent goal tally. These home players are making the most of a recent run of form and they have looked energised. They scored at least once in 2 of their recent 3 matches and they have kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 7 home games.

Manisa FK have conceded at least once in all of their last 7 matches. If they are wobbling it might not exclusively be in their defence. Goal scoring chances away from their own soil have proved elusive for the visitors. They've scored one or less goals in 9 of their last 10 away matches.

It might be wishful thinking but the home side can make a match out of this fixture.

The sportsbooks' prices suggest that one of these sides doesn't look likely to score because of the overwhelming favouritism for Manisa FK. But with the odds-against BTTS Yes price available that's probably the best bet.