Gaziantep vs. Eyupspor (Monday, 1.00pm)
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Two sides looking to bounce back from recent defeats in the Turkish Super Lig go head-to-head on Monday as Gaziantep host Eyupspor at the Gaziantep Stadium
This marks only the second-ever top-flight meeting between the two clubs, with Eyupspor emerging victorious in the reverse fixture earlier this season, edging a thrilling 3-2 contest.
We say: Gaziantep 2-1 Eyupspor
Gaziantep have been far stronger at home than on their travels, and while the same can be said for Eyupspor, their difference in theirs is not as pronounced.
GFK have dropped points in only five home matches this season, winning seven, and aside from their draw with Bodrum, the only teams to take points off them at the Gaziantep Stadium have been sides clearly superior to them, a category the visitors do not currently fall into, which is why we believe the hosts have the edge in this encounter.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Gaziantep vs Eyupspor
Konyaspor vs. Trabzonspor (Monday, 1.00pm)
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Konyaspor will be looking to inject some much-needed momentum into their survival fight in the Turkish Super Lig when they host Trabzonspor at Torku Arena on Monday.
The Anatolian Eagles sit just one point and two places above the relegation zone and will be desperate to halt their slide by ending a three-match winless run.
We say: Konyaspor 1-1 Trabzonspor
Konyaspor will likely build their game plan on defensive solidity and try to hit on the break, and this could be effective against a Trabzonspor that have shown defensive frailties.
However, we expect goals from the visitors, who are creating chances at a good rate in recent weeks, which is why we are predicting a score draw for this clash.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Konyaspor vs Trabzonspor
Goztepe SK vs. Samsunspor (Monday, 5.30pm)
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Goztepe SK will look to end their four-game winless league run when they welcome Samsunspor to the Gursel Aksel Stadium on Monday.
The hosts are in sixth spot in the Turkish Super Lig table, while the visitors are 11 points better off in third position.
We say: Goztepe SK 2-1 Samsunspor
Goztepe may have lost their most recent top-flight home outing, but they put together a nine-game winning home league run prior to that defeat against Alanyaspor, and with that in mind, we think they will make full use of home advantage to claim a narrow victory on Monday.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Goztepe SK vs Samsunspor
Istanbul vs. Sivasspor (Monday, 5.30pm)
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In a clash that could impact the race for European football and the relegation battle in the Turkish Super Lig, Istanbul Basaksehir are set to host Sivasspor at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium on Monday.
The home side are seventh with 33 points and were beaten 1-0 by Bodrumspor in their last league game on February 15, while the away team are fifth last in 15th place with 24 points and were held to a 1-1 stalemate by 14th-placed Konyaspor on February 22.
We say: Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 Sivasspor
Both sides are in poor form and are set to be without key defenders, so it is difficult to see either team keeping a clean sheet.
However, Istanbul Basaksehir's home record is strong despite their subpar performances in recent weeks, while Sivasspor have struggled on the road, and that should make the hosts favourites on Monday.
> Turkish Super Lig preview: Istanbul vs Sivasspor
Matt Law
