Istanbulspor vs. Istanbul (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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The Super Lig returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Istanbulspor and Istanbul Basaksehir go head to head in a mouth-watering Istanbul derby at the Necmi Kadioglu Sports Complex on Monday.
Both sides have endured a turbulent start to the new campaign and will head into the fixture looking to pick up their first win of the season.
We say: Istanbulspor 1-2 Istanbul Basaksehir
Istanbulspor and Istanbul Basaksehir have stumbled into the new campaign and will head into the weekend in search of a pick-me-up. Belozoglu's side boasts the firepower needed to get the job done and we are backing them to see off the hosts, albeit by the odd goal.
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Fenerbahce vs. Antalyaspor (Sunday, 3.00pm)
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Two sides who have had contrasting starts to the new campaign square off on Sunday as Fenerbahce play host to Antalyaspor at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.
The home team head into the weekend on a run of 10 consecutive wins across all competitions, while the visitors will be looking to pick up their first win of the season.
We say: Fenerbahce X-Y Antalyaspor
Fenerbahce will be licking their lips as they take on an out-of-sorts Antalyaspor side who have stumbled into the new season. Kartal's side are currently firing on all cylinders and it is hard to not see them claiming another routine victory this weekend.
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Alanyaspor vs. Kasimpasa (Sunday, 6.00pm)
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Two teams who could really do with a win face off in round five of the 2023 Turkish Super Lig season as Alanyaspor welcome Kasimpasa to Kirbiyik Holding Stadyumu on Sunday.
The hosts head into this weekend's affair off the back of three consecutive stalemates, while the visitors go in search of a first win in four games.
We say: Alanyaspor 1-0 Kasimpasa
Alanyaspor have been defensively solid of late, and while that has resulted in reduced attacking prowess, we are backing the home side to come away with all three points at the sound of the full-time whistle here.
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Trabzonspor vs. Besiktas (Sunday, 6.00pm)
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Round five of the 2023-24 Turkish Super Lig campaign sees Trabzonspor entertain the challenge of Besiktas at the Papara Park on Sunday evening.
Off the back of emphatic victories last time out, the sides will be full of confidence heading into this weekend's contest where both of them will be seeking to pick up where they left off.
We say: Trabzonspor 2-2 Besiktas
Both teams are equipped with an impressive level of offensive firepower which should make for an open and end to end contest here. We are tipping the sides to match each other over the 90 minutes and settle for a point apiece in the end.
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Barney Corkhill
