Only one point separates Adana Demirspor and Giresunspor in the Turkish Super Lig table ahead of their meeting on Sunday.
The hosts are in 10th place and will be aiming to return to winning ways after collecting one point from their last two league games, while Giresunspor sit in 12th position, and they will be searching for their fourth consecutive league victory.
Match preview
After winning promotion to the Turkish top flight last season, Adana Demirspor have enjoyed a steady campaign that has seen them take up a mid-table position in the Turkish Super Lig.
Their three-game unbeaten run in the league came to an end last weekend when they lost 2-0 away to league leaders Trabzonspor.
After that tough away trip last time out, Adana Demirspor will be aiming to return to winning ways this Sunday, when they face their fellow newly-promoted side on Sunday.
The return to home surroundings will be greatly appreciated by Vincenzo Montella's side, who have only lost once in their last five home games in the league.
A strong backline has played a key role in their recent home form, with Adana Demispor keeping three clean sheets in their last five Turkish Super Lig encounters at the New Adana Stadium.
As for Giresunspor, they have also enjoyed an encouraging campaign, and their recent run of positive results will ensure that the visitors head into the weekend in a buoyant mood.
Their last four games in all competitions have all resulted in consecutive victories, with the most recent of those coming last weekend against Fatih Karagumruk.
Although they went into half time with a one-goal deficit, Giresunspor rallied in the second half with Ibrahima Balde scoring before Souleymane Doukara grabbed a brace to wrap up a 3-1 victory.
That impressive result saw a continuation of their fine goalscoring form that has seen Hakan Keles's side score eight goals in their last three league games - more than any other team in the league over the same period.
Confidence will be high in the away dressing room, especially given the fact that they have avoided defeat in all of their last four away games in the Turkish Super Lig.
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Team News
Adana Demirspor are without Younes Belhanda, with a back injury keeping the midfielder out.
After returning to the starting lineup for last weekend's encounter, David Akintola is expected to keep his place in the side.
Mario Balotelli is set to lead the line for the hosts, and the forward will be aiming to add to the five goals that he has already scored in the league this term.
Meanwhile, the visitors are without Erol Can Akdag, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the Turkish cup game with Ankara Demirspor, and the midfielder is set for an extended spell on the sidelines.
Douglas is unavailable for the visitors, and the defender is also expected to be a long-term absentee.
Following their excellent performance last weekend, Keles could go with the same starting lineup for Sunday's contest.
Adana Demirspor possible starting lineup:
Muric; Svensson, Akaydin, Deli, Rassoul; Kurt, Stambouli, Bjarnason; Akgun, Akintola, Balotelli
Giresunspor possible starting lineup:
Kocuk; Yavru, Diarra, Perez, Behich; Flavio, Traore, Diabate; Suleymanov, Serginho, Balde
We say: Adana Demirspor 2-1 Giresunspor
Sunday's encounter is likely to be a close contest given the fact that only a point separates the two sides in the league table.
In the last five comeptive meetings between the two, the team that has had home advantage has prevailed, and we think that trend will continue with Adana Demirspor collecting a narrow victory.
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