Bodrumspor vs. Trabzonspor (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Bodrumspor play host to Trabzonspor on Sunday ideally needing all three points to haul themselves back into contention to avoid relegation from Super Lig.
At a time when the home side sit three points adrift of safety, the visitors are in ninth position in the Turkish top-flight table.
We say: Bodrumspor 0-1 Trabzonspor
With Trabzonspor having lost last time out, Bodrumspor will be encouraged when it comes to getting a result on the board. Nevertheless, with that defeat having come against Galatasaray, we feel that Trabzonspor will be able to shake it off and earn a hard-fought win.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Bodrumspor vs Trabzonspor
Galatasaray vs. Kayserispor (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Galatasaray welcome Kayserispor to Rams Park on Sunday, needing just one point to officially clinch the 2024–25 Turkish Super Lig title.
The two-time defending champions are eight points ahead of second-placed Fenerbahce with three matches left to play, and anything apart from defeat will secure their third straight league title and a domestic double.
We say: Galatasaray 3-1 Kayserispor
Kayserispor's recent form has been impressive, but facing a Galatasaray side on the brink of securing the title is a far greater test, and with confidence soaring and Osimhen chasing the Golden Boot, Cimbom should prove too strong at home, which is why we are expecting a convincing win from the hosts to crown a dominant campaign.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Galatasaray vs Kayserispor
Caykur Rizespor vs. Goztepe SK (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Caykur Rizespor will clash with Goztepe SK in their week 36 Turkish Super Lig fixture at the Caykur Didi Stadyumu on Sunday.
The home side are 14th in the standings with 40 points, two places and five points above the relegation zone, while the visitors are seventh in the table, five points adrift of Basaksehir, who occupy the final European spot.
We say: Caykur Rizespor 1-1 Goztepe SK
Although results have not been consistent for Rizespor, they have been difficult to beat in front of their fans this term, which, in combination with Goztepe's away form, makes this fixture one that could end in a stalemate; which is why we are predicting a 1-1 draw.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Caykur Rizespor vs Goztepe SK
Samsunspor vs. Sivasspor (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Samsunspor play host to Sivasspor on Sunday looking for the win that will keep them very much in the race for third place in the Super Lig table.
Meanwhile, Sivasspor head into this encounter sitting three points adrift of safety and ideally needing a victory to stay competitive in the hunt for survival.
We say: Samsunspor 2-1 Sivasspor
With the pressure ramped up on both sides, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that the visitors upset the odds here. However, we can only back Samsunspor to record a third victory in succession as they bid to earn a spot in the Europa League qualifying rounds.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Samsunspor vs Sivasspor
Antalyaspor vs. Gaziantep (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Separated by just one point in the standings, Antalyaspor and Gaziantep will lock horns at the Antalya Stadium for the 36th instalment of their 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig campaign.
Both teams came away empty-handed from their most recent outings as the hosts fell to a 3-1 defeat versus Kayserispor, while the visitors were defeated by Alanyaspor.
We say: Antalyaspor 1-0 Gaziantep
The last four meetings between Gaziantep and Antalyaspor have ended with only one side finding the back of the net, and we expect that to continue here.
We are also backing the home team to scrape a narrow win come the sound of the final whistle.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Antalyaspor vs Gaziantep
Kasimpasa vs. Istanbul (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Istanbul Basaksehir will be the guests of Kasimpasa when they clash at the Recep Tayyip Stadyumu in their week 36 Turkish Super Lig fixture this weekend.
The hosts are ninth in the table with 46 points, 11 away from the relegation zone, while the visitors will continue their quest for European football.
We say: Kasimpasa 1-1 Istanbul Basaksehir
Kasimpasa have been a tough nut to crack for visiting teams, but given the healthy record of a nine-game unbeaten streak, this game could go either way, which is why we are backing both sides to play out a 1-1 draw.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Kasimpasa vs Istanbul
Alanyaspor vs. Besiktas (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Alanyaspor and Besiktas will face off at the Alanya Oba Stadium on Sunday, both desperate for points as the 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig nears its conclusion.
The hosts are just three points clear of the relegation zone, while Besiktas sit third and need a win to secure Europa League qualification.
We say: Alanyaspor 1-2 Besiktas
Alanyaspor will be fighting tooth and nail for survival, but Besiktas' superior quality, recent form, and motivation to secure their place in Europe could prove decisive in this encounter, leading to a win for the visitors.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Alanyaspor vs Besiktas
Fenerbahce vs. Eyupspor (Sunday, 5.00pm)
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Fenerbahce return to action against Eyupspor on Sunday, knowing that their Turkish Super Lig title hopes hang by the thinnest of threads.
The Yellow Canaries' 11-year wait for a league title is set to continue, as arch-rivals Galatasaray require just a single point this weekend to be crowned champions, regardless of their own result.
We say: Fenerbahce 2-0 Eyupspor
Fenerbahce should prove too strong for an Eyupspor side ravaged by injuries and suspensions, as they also have home advantage against the visitors, who are struggling for confidence and inspiration at the moment.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Fenerbahce vs Eyupspor
Ben Knapton
