Konyaspor vs. Caykur Rizespor (Saturday, 2.00pm)
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Konyaspor will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host Caykur Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig this weekend.
Both teams head into this game hoping to secure their top flight status for next season, though the visitors have a lesser margin compared to the hosts.
We say: Konyaspor 1-0 Caykur Rizespor
Konyaspor have won five straight home matches and remain solid defensively, which is why we fancy them to win against a Rizespor that have struggled on the road, though we expect it to be a close affair in the end.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Konyaspor vs Caykur Rizespor
Eyupspor vs. Kasimpasa (Saturday, 2.00pm)
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Eyupspor will look to halt their downward slide when they welcome Kasimpasa to Istanbul on matchday 35 of the Turkish Super Lig.
The hosts are five points behind fourth-placed Besiktas, despite having played one game extra, while they are on a three-match losing streak.
We say: Eyupspor 1-2 Kasimpasa
Eyupspor will be without three key starters through suspension, a blow that disrupts their structure and rhythm, and with Kasimpasa finding their rhythm in recent weeks, we expect them to capitalise on that.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Eyupspor vs Kasimpasa
Trabzonspor vs. Galatasaray (Saturday, 5.00pm)
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Galatasaray continue their march towards another Turkish Super Lig crown when they travel to the Black Sea coast for a clash with an in-form Trabzonspor side in one of the standout fixtures of round 35.
Cimbom are eight points clear at the top with four matches left to play, leaving them with a chance to rotate some of their best legs for this one.
We say: Trabzonspor 1-1 Galatasaray
Both teams are expected to approach this cautiously with the cup final coming up in a couple of days, but we still expect a tight game due to the rivalry.
While Galatasaray have been dominant recently, Trabzonspor's improved defence under Tekke, coupled with a desire to challenge the league leaders, should ensure they earn a share of the spoils.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Trabzonspor vs Galatasaray
Ben Knapton
