Kasimpasa vs. Hatayspor (Saturday, 10.30am)
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Round 21 action resumes in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday as Kasimpasa and Hatayspor go head to head at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium.
The hosts, once flying high, aim to halt their alarming slide down the table, while the visitors are looking to stop their winless run to avoid dropping into the relegation zone.
We say: Kasimpasa 1-1 Hatayspor
Both sides are aware of the importance of getting back on track after their respective poor runs, and this will make it a tight affair.
While the hosts have not been solid at home in recent games, the visitors have also not been great on the road all season. We think that both teams will cancel each other out.
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Karagumruk vs. Istanbul (Saturday, 1.00pm)
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The Esenyurt Necmi Kadioglu Stadium gets set for a clash of contrasting fates this weekend, as Istanbul Basaksehir, buoyed by a surge of confidence, visit Fatih Karagumruk, who are battling to crawl out of the relegation mire.
Both teams arrive on the back of positive results in the Turkish Cup, seeking to translate that momentum into league success.
We say: Fatih Karagumruk 1-2 Istanbul Basaksehir
Determined to break their rut against Karagumruk, Basaksehir will find the current circumstances ripe for a turnaround.
Riding a wave of confidence, the visitors arrive equally eager to maintain their positive momentum. Ultimately, Basaksehir's experience and superior form should prove too much for the Black Reds to handle.
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Alanyaspor vs. Caykur Rizespor (Saturday, 1.00pm)
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Action continues in the Turkish Super Lig as Alanyaspor host Caykur Rizespor at the Bahcesehir Okullari Stadium on Saturday.
Both sides are coming off midweek cup exits, and will be looking to quickly get back on track in a clash of two teams with contrasting ambitions.
We say: Alanyaspor 1-1 Caykur Rizespor
This is a tricky tie for the hosts, who find themselves close to the drop zone and in desperate need of a win here.
However, they have dominated this fixture at home and this might give them the needed confidence going into Saturday's game. The visitors have also been poor on the road, but we think this will be a stalemate.
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Pendikspor vs. Besiktas (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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Two Istanbul clubs collide on Saturday in a classic David versus Goliath clash, as lowly-placed Pendikspor welcome high-flying Besiktas to the Pendik Stadium.
The hosts saw their woes compounded in midweek as they crashed out of the Turkish Cup while the visitors are in a bullish mood, having picked up three consecutive wins with clean sheets in all competitions.
We say: Pendikspor 0-2 Besiktas
Besiktas are overwhelming favorites for this one due to their ruthlessness in attack and their recent defensive solidity. Pendikspor are the league's worst defensive team and this will hurt them against an unforgiving opponent.
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Adana Demirspor vs. Ankaragucu (Saturday, 4.00pm)
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Adana Demirspor set out in search of their first win of the year when they play host to Ankaragucu at the New Adana Stadium in round 21 of the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.
Both sides head into the weekend off the back of contrasting results in the Turkiye Kupasi, with the Ankara-based outfit claiming a comfortable home victory over Caykur Rizespor.
We say: Adana Demirspor 1-1 Ankaragucu
Ankaragucu have hit their stride since the turn of the year and will fancy their chances against a Demirspor side who have struggled for results in recent weeks. However, Demirspor have a solid record in this fixture and we predict they will hold out for a share of the spoils.
