Kayserispor vs. Sivasspor (Sunday, 10.30am)
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Kayserispor and Sivasspor lock horns in an intriguing Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday, with both sides harboring contrasting ambitions within the tight confines of the table.
The hosts, perched in fourth place, dream of European adventures, while their visitors seek to consolidate their climb away from the relegation zone.
We say: Kayserispor 1-0 Sivasspor
This promises to be a close and entertaining encounter, with Kayserispor looking to get back on track while utilizing their home support, but Sivasspor have looked better away from home this season, which means they will make it a tough one.
However, we still expect the home side to edge this one in the end.
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Istanbulspor vs. Fenerbahce (Sunday, 1.00pm)
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Two Istanbul giants collide on Sunday as bottom-placed Istanbulspor host league leaders Fenerbahce in a Turkish Super Lig derby bursting with contrasting narratives.
The hosts saw their woes compounded after the Turkish Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) imposed a 3-0 forfeit defeat and deducted three crucial points from their tally as punishment for Istanbulspor's president, Ecmel Faik Sarialioglu's behavior, after he made the unprecedented decision to withdraw his team from the pitch against Trabzonspor.
We say: Istanbulspor 0-2 Fenerbahce
While Fenerbahce's undeniable firepower and defensive resolve make them clear favorites, Istanbulspor should not be underestimated. Spurred by the derby atmosphere, they might put up a spirited fight.
However, the gap in quality may ultimately prove too much, with Fenerbahce likely to come away with the spoils.
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Galatasaray vs. Konyaspor (Sunday, 4.00pm)
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Super Lig title challengers Galatasaray welcome Konyaspor to Istanbul on Sunday evening, as the race for supremacy in Turkey continues.
Gala have not been in action since a drab goalless draw in the Intercontinental derby with Fenerbahce on December 24, but there has been plenty of drama since.
We say: Galatasaray 2-0 Konyaspor
Gala have been very professional in getting the job done against the weaker sides in the Super Lig, and while this may not be a drubbing, Buruk's men should comfortably claim the three points.
Konyaspor have remarkably won three in a row at home against Galatasaray, but it is a much different story here, as they have never won away to them in 24 attempts - losing 20.
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Barney Corkhill
