Istanbul vs. Pendikspor (Monday, 5.00pm)
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Istanbul Basaksehir host Pendikspor in the Super Lig on Monday in what will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
Both clubs are currently embroiled in a relegation battle, with the 2020 Turkish champions suffering a dramatic falloff compared to some of their recent seasons.
We say: Istanbul Basaksehir 0-1 Pendikspor
In a battle between two sides destined to be in a relegation battle, fine margins are likely to be decisive, and Basaksehir's inability to find the net with regularity could be costly.
Pendikspor come into the game on the back of two straight away wins as well as three victories in their last four, and they may be able to nick the three points again against an out-of-sorts Basaksehir side.
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Sivasspor vs. Trabzonspor (Monday, 5.00pm)
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Sivaspor will be looking to mark their return from the international break with a much-needed victory in the Super Lig when they take on Trabzonspor at BG Group 4 Eylul Stadyumu on Monday evening.
Having failed to win their last two league matches, the hosts have slipped to 14th place in the league standings, while the visitors have climbed to fourth place following a solid run of results before the break.
We say: Sivasspor 1-2 Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor were in excellent form leading into the international break and will be looking to pick up where they left off with another victory in this one. Sivasspor have fared well in this fixture in recent times, but their home form this season suggests that they may struggle here. We are expecting a close match, but fancy the visitors to win by the odd goal.
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Barney Corkhill
