Istanbulspor vs. Konyaspor (Sunday, 10.30am)
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The icy winds of relegation bite deep at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium, where bottom-dwelling Istanbulspor welcome fellow relegation battlers Konyaspor on Sunday.
Both sides desperately need points for survival in what will be seen as a relegation six-pointer in the battle to escape the drop.
We say: Istanbulspor 1-1 Konyaspor
Expect a tense and scrappy affair driven by desperation at both ends. Istanbulspor's newfound fight and home advantage might give them a slight edge, but Konyaspor's experience and superior talent shouldn't be underestimated. A 1-1 draw looks likely, but we are not ruling out a late twist in this relegation dogfight.
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Antalyaspor vs. Trabzonspor (Sunday, 1.00pm)
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Round 20 of the 2023-24 Turkish Super Lig season sees Antalyaspor and Trabzonspor go head to head at the New Antalya Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Scorpions trail the final European place by four points, while the Black Sea Storm aim to solidify their grip on European qualification for next season.
We say: Antalyaspor 1-2 Trabzonspor
Antalyaspor may have shown signs of improvement in the last couple of months, but they always find it difficult against Trabzonspor. We think that an in-form Trabzonspor side will be too much to handle for the home side.
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Samsunspor vs. Sivasspor (Sunday, 1.00pm)
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The Samsun 19 Mayis Stadium braces for a clash of contrasts as the relegation-threatened hosts, Samsunspor, welcome in-form Sivasspor on Sunday.
While the Red Lightnings desperately cling to hopes of survival, the Braves are looking to fuel their ambitions of European football.
We say: Samsunspor 1-2 Sivasspor
Samsunspor are fighting for survival and have been solid at home which will see them put up a good fight, but Sivasspor have been great on the road and have a good record against Sunday's opponents. We are predicting a tough match but the visitors could edge it at the end.
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Gaziantep vs. Fenerbahce (Sunday, 4.00pm)
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A clash of two sides at contrasting ends of the Turkish Super Lig table sees Gaziantep host Fenerbahce at the Gaziantep stadium on Sunday evening.
Sitting two points clear at the top, the away side aim to maintain their lead, while the hosts desperately need points to avoid the drop zone.
We say: Gaziantep 1-2 Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce are outright favourites for this one as they will have too much for Gaziantep to handle. The Yellow Canaries have scored 56 goals in the league so far, which is a testament to their firepower.
