Antalyaspor vs. Alanyaspor (Friday, 1.00pm)
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This weekend's Turkish Super Lig action will get underway at Corendon Airlines Park, where Antalyaspor will be playing host to Alanyaspor on Friday afternoon.
Both these sides are in desperate need of a win here, with the visitors currently just four points above the drop zone, while the hosts are only two points ahead of them.
We say: Antalyaspor 2-1 Alanyaspor
While Alanyaspor will be hoping for a new manager bounce under Joao Pereira, their away record this season makes it difficult to get behind them with any real confidence.
The hosts won the reverse fixture 2-1 in October, which was their fourth league match unbeaten against this opponent, and we feel they will be able to extend that record with another three points in this one.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Antalyaspor vs Alanyaspor
Kayserispor vs. Hatayspor (Friday, 1.00pm)
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The RHG Enerturk Enerji Stadyumu will host a crucial relegation clash on Friday when Kayserispor take on Hatayspor in the Turkish Super Lig.
The Anadolu Yildizi will be looking to bounce back from their loss last time out, while the Guneyin Yildizi could make it three consecutive wins this week.
We say: Kayserispor 1-1 Hatayspor
Kayserispor have stumbled this month in their fight for survival, and they will be desperate to get back on track against one of the league's favourites for relegation.
However, Hatayspor have dramatically improved in recent weeks, and they will make Friday's game a close-fought contest despite their low points total.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Kayserispor vs Hatayspor
Konyaspor vs. Gaziantep (Friday, 5.30pm)
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Konyaspor's survival hopes received a significant boost just before the international break, and they will be eager to build on that momentum when they welcome in-form Gaziantep to the Torku Arena in round 29 of the Turkish Super Lig on Friday.
The hosts widened the gap between themselves and the relegation zone to four points with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Besiktas, while the visitors are edging closer to the top four thanks to their impressive winning streak.
We say: Konyaspor 1-1 Gaziantep
Gaziantep's momentum appears unstoppable at the moment, but their away form remains a concern, having struggled on the road for much of the season – however, given their recent away win, they should have enough quality to at least secure a draw against a Konyaspor side that has been inconsistent but will be eager to build on their impressive victory last time out.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Konyaspor vs Gaziantep
Bodrumspor vs. Fenerbahce (Friday, 5.30pm)
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Two sides at opposite ends of the Turkish Super Lig table go head-to-head on Friday, as Bodrumspor look to boost their survival hopes while further denting Fenerbahce's title ambitions.
The hosts currently sit just one place and three points above the relegation zone, while the visitors trail league leaders Galatasaray by nine points, having dropped crucial points before the international break.
We say: Bodrumspor 1-2 Fenerbahce
This is setup to be a challenging encounter for Fenerbahce, given their lacklustre attacking display last time out before gaining a numerical advantage and the defensive solidity Bodrumspor have developed under Morais.
However, the visitors have never lacked quality, and the international break may have helped them sharpen their attacking edge – with that in mind, we expect Fenerbahce to find a way through and narrowly secure victory.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Bodrumspor vs Fenerbahce
Oliver Thomas
