Istanbul vs. Caykur Rizespor (Saturday, 10.30am)
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Istanbul Basaksehir will look to rebound from a derby defeat as they host Caykur Rizespor at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium on Saturday.
The reverse fixture earlier this season ended in a 1-1 draw, with both goals scored in the first half, an outcome that might suit the visitors than the hosts this time.
We say: Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 Caykur Rizespor
A closely contested match is expected, with Basaksehir likely to edge it due to their strong home record – however, Rizespor's counter attacking threat, and Piatek's absence, could trouble the hosts, making it a potential thriller.
> Turkish Super Lig Preview: Istanbul vs Caykur Rizespor
Gaziantep vs. Bodrumspor (Saturday, 1.00pm)
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Gaziantep will aim to compound Bodrumspor's struggles when the two sides clash at the Gaziantep Stadium on Saturday in round 20 of the 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig campaign.
The newly promoted visitors find themselves entrenched in the relegation zone, with their survival battle becoming increasingly difficult as the gap to safety continues to widen.
We say: Gaziantep 2-0 Bodrumspor
Gaziantep's home dominance should continue against a struggling Bodrumspor side, whose away form has been dismal this season.
With the hosts unbeaten in their last nine home matches and the visitors winless in six away games, we expect a comfortable victory for the hosts.
> Turkish Super Lig Preview: Gaziantep vs Bodrumspor
Besiktas vs. Samsunspor (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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Besiktas will look to boost their top-four hopes when they host high-flying Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.
The Black Eagles, led by interim manager Serdar Topraktepe, ended their recent slump with a 2-1 victory over Bodrumspor last Saturday.
We say: Besiktas 1-2 Samsunspor
Besiktas will look to assert dominance at home against Samsunspor with their attack - however, the visitors are likely to capitalise on counterattacks, exploiting the home side's weak defence to earn a win from this clash.
> Turkish Super Lig Preview: Besiktas vs Samsunspor
Ben Knapton
