Istanbul vs. Gaziantep (Sunday, 11.30am)
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Istanbul Basaksehir will be aiming to keep their winning streak alive and avenge their heavy defeat from earlier this season when they welcome Gaziantep to the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium on Sunday.
With both sides still harbouring faint top-four hopes in the Turkish Super Lig, this clash could prove decisive in shaping the league's European picture.
We say: Istanbul Basaksehir 2-0 Gaziantep
With momentum on their side and a strong historical home record against Gaziantep, Basaksehir will be confident of extending their winning streak.
Gaziantep's poor away form and personnel issues further tilt the balance in the hosts' favour, and if Atan's side adopt the pragmatic and efficient approach once again, we expect a win for the home side.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Istanbul vs Gaziantep
Caykur Rizespor vs. Eyupspor (Sunday, 2.00pm)
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Caykur Rizespor play host to Eyupspor on Sunday looking for the win that would bolster their position above the Super Lig relegation zone.
However, at a time when the home side sit in 15th position in the table, Eyupspor are fourth and just one point adrift of third.
We say: Caykur Rizespor 1-2 Eyupspor
Given what is at stake for both clubs, we anticipate a competitive encounter despite their places at opposite ends of the table. Nevertheless, we can only back the visitors to come through, potentially through a late goal as they bid to make a further statement in the upper echelons of the table.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Caykur Rizespor vs Eyupspor
Fenerbahce vs. Kayserispor (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Fenerbahce play host to Kayserispor on Sunday looking for the win that will keep them on the coattails of leaders Galatasaray.
At a time when the home side sit in second position in the Super Lig table, Kayserispor are in 13th spot, albeit when they are currently one of the form teams in the division.
We say: Fenerbahce 3-1 Kayserispor
Regardless of how Galatasaray fare earlier in the weekend, this is a must-win for Fenerbahce. Mourinho's side will avoid any complacency due to the form of their opponents, leading us to predict a strong victory for the home team.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Fenerbahce vs Kayserispor
Ben Knapton
