Sivasspor vs. Samsunspor (Sunday, 5.15pm)
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Sivasspor get their 2023-23 Turkish Super Lig campaign underway when they go head to head with Samsunspor at the New Sivas 4 Eylul Stadium on Sunday.
Having failed to win their last five games against the hosts, Samsunspor could not have asked for a tougher challenge on their return to the top flight for the first time since 2012.
We say: Sivasspor 2-0 Samsunspor
Sivasspor are unbeaten in their last five games against Samsunspor and it is hard to see that changing this weekend. The visitors have made some shrewd summer signings, but we fancy the hosts coming away with all three points in front of their home supporters.
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Adana Demirspor vs. Caykur Rizespor (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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Matchday one in the Turkish Super Lig will see Adana Demirspor welcome newly promoted side Caykur Rizespor to Yeni Adana Stayumu for an opening weekend clash on Sunday evening.
The hosts had a solid season last term, finishing fourth in the league, while the visitors secured promotion to the top flight by coming second to Samsunspor in the fiercely contested TFF 1. League.
We say: Adana Demirspor 2-0 Caykur Rizespor
Based on their preseason form, the visitors are likely to struggle up front this season, having only scored one goal in their last five matches in all competitions. The hosts, meanwhile, are looking very sharp and have strengthened their squad over the summer, which could help them challenge the top four this season. We fancy a straightforward home win in this one.
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Fenerbahce vs. Gaziantep (Sunday, 7.45pm)
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The 2022-23 Turkish Super Lig campaign begins this weekend, with last season's runners-up Fenerbahce hosting Gaziantep FK on Sunday.
The visitors were forced to withdraw from the division last season due to the Turkey-Syria earthquake earlier this year, but they have retained their place in the top flight.
We say: Fenerbahce 3-1 Gaziantep
Gaziantep have some talented attacking players and could cause Fenerbahce problems in isolated moments on Sunday, but it is likely to take them time to gel together after being out of competitive action for six months.
The hosts, on the other hand, will want to hit the ground running ahead of a potential title charge, and we can envisage them bagging a relatively comfortable victory in the end.
