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Expected score: Alanya Bld 1-3 Ziraat Bankasi
Alanya Bld hosts Ziraat Bankasi in the Efeler Ligi on 31 October 2026, a clash between seventh-place and second-place in Turkey's top volleyball division. Ziraat Bankasi arrives as the stronger proposition: they sit second with a perfect 3-0 record in league play, while Alanya Bld occupy seventh with 1 win and 1 loss from their opening matches. This fixture pits a resurgent visitor against a home side still finding their rhythm.
Team form
Alanya Bld
Alanya Bld have shown volatility in their recent outings. They opened with a 3-0 victory over Istanbul GSK at home on 24 October, but that confidence evaporated three days later when they lost 0-3 away to Fenerbahce. Across their last five matches, they have scored 2.4 sets per game while conceding 1.8, a respectable average that masks an inconsistent pattern. Their cup performances earlier in October were solid—wins over Istanbul BB and Istanbul GSK—but the league defeat to Fenerbahce raises questions about their ability to compete with the division's elite.
Ziraat Bankasi
Ziraat Bankasi have been the standout performer in the Efeler Ligi so far. They have won all three of their league matches without dropping a set, most recently defeating Gaziantep Genclik 3-1 at home on 27 October. Their defensive record is particularly impressive: they concede just 1.2 sets per game over their last five outings, while averaging 2.6 scored. A 3-0 demolition of Fenerbahce on 17 October underscores their quality. Their only recent blemish came in the Super Cup against Galatasaray, a competition outside the league, where they lost 1-3.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings are recorded between these two sides, so there is no historical precedent to draw upon. This is a first encounter in the available record.
Key factors
Ziraat Bankasi's unbeaten league record and superior defensive discipline stand out as decisive advantages. They have conceded 1.2 sets per game compared to Alanya Bld's 1.8, a meaningful gap that reflects tighter organisation at the back. Ziraat Bankasi's consistency—three straight wins without dropping a set—demonstrates a team firing on all cylinders, whereas Alanya Bld's 0-3 loss to Fenerbahce just days before this fixture suggests they may still be recovering confidence. The visitors' ability to control matches, evidenced by their recent 3-0 and 3-1 victories, gives them a clear structural edge. Alanya Bld will need to tighten their defence and avoid the kind of collapse they suffered in their last outing.
Prediction
The data strongly favours Ziraat Bankasi. They are second in the standings with a perfect league record, while Alanya Bld sit seventh and have just suffered a heavy defeat. Ziraat Bankasi's expected set output of 2.47 outpaces Alanya Bld's projected 1.58, reflecting their superior attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. The visitors' recent form—three consecutive league wins without dropping a set—demonstrates a team operating at a higher level than their hosts. Alanya Bld's home advantage offers some mitigation, but it is unlikely to overcome the quality gap on display.
Ziraat Bankasi should prevail in this encounter. The visitors' unbeaten league record, defensive discipline, and consistent attacking output position them as clear favourites. Expect Ziraat Bankasi to secure a 3-1 victory, extending their perfect start to the season while Alanya Bld struggle to find answers against a well-organised opponent.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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