Caykur Rizespor vs. Istanbul (Monday, 7.00pm)
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Caykur Rizespor are set to host Istanbul Basaksehir at the Caykur Didi Stadyumu on Monday, both aiming to kickstart the 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig with a victory.
The hosts placed ninth in the league last season, while the visitors secured their place in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers with a fourth-placed finish.
We say: Caykur Rizespor 1-1 Istanbul Basaksehir
The hosts were dominant when playing at their home ground last season, while the visitors have continued their strong form from the back end of 2023-24 into the new campaign, suggesting this will be a tight affair likely to end in a draw.
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Bodrumspor vs. Gaziantep (Monday, 7.00pm)
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Bodrumspor will kick off their inaugural season in the Turkish Super Lig by hosting Gaziantep at the Bodrum Ilce Stadi on Monday in the opening match of the 2024-25 campaign.
The hosts secured promotion to the top division with a 3-1 win in the playoff final last year, while the visitors finished 11th in the top flight with 44 points.
We say: Bodrumspor 0-1 Gaziantep
Although the hosts will be entering into their first-ever top-flight season with enthusiasm, the visitors boast greater experience and proven quality at this level, suggesting that Gaziantep are likely to secure the win.
