Pendikspor host Trabzonspor at the Pendik Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a clash between two sides at the opposite end of the table.
The hosts saw their unbeaten run come to an end, while the visitors look to build momentum after snapping their losing streak last time out.
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Pendikspor come into this game after seeing their five-game unbeaten streak come to an end against Fatih Karagumruk last time out.
Ivo Vieira's men lost 2-0 at the Ataturk Olimpiyat Stadium, conceding a goal in each half as they could not find a response.
Not only did their unbeaten streak end against Karagumruk, the Istanbul-based club also failed to score for the first time in seven games across all competitions.
This defeat plunged Pendikspor back into the relegation zone, as they sit in 18th place in the league table with 26 points from 25 matches, one point adrift of safety.
Their next fixture is not any easier as they welcome one of the league's top sides, a Trabzonspor team they already lost to this season in what was their first-ever meeting.
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Meanwhile, Trabzonspor put an end to their losing streak with a 2-0 over Hatayspor at Stade Pierre Duboeuf last time out.
Both goals came in the second half through Trezeguet and Enis Bardhi, helping them get back to third place with 40 points, level with fourth-placed Besiktas.
The Black Sea Storm know that any slip-up could put their hopes of European qualification under serious threat, as they are just two points above fifth-placed Kasimpasa.
Abdullah Avci's side are back on the road this weekend, having lost their last two away games to Besiktas and Rizespor, conceding three goals in both without scoring.
Despite their superior quality over Pendikspor, Trabzonspor will be cautious in their approach to Sunday's clash, knowing that their opponents have won their last three home games.
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Halil Akbunar is Pendikspor's only absentee, as he is still suspended for the red card he received against Demirspor.
Welinton was the beneficiary of Akbunar's absence last time out and will likely keep his spot this weekend.
Umut Nayir and Mame Baba Thiam will retain their positions upfront, while Gokcan Kaya and Fredrik Midtsjo will remain in midfield.
Trabzonspor brought in Mislav Orsic to provide more attacking spark, but an ACL injury has likely ended his season.
Paul Onuachu has returned from international duty and could start in attack once again, while Bardhi plays in the supporting role.
Pendikspor possible starting lineup:
Canpolat; Ozgenc, Ozturk, Rassoul, Sequeira; Kaya, Midtsjoe; Diaby, Welinton; Thiam, Nayir
Trabzonspor possible starting lineup:
Cakir; Meunier, Baniya, Denswil, Elmali; Mendy, Ozdemir, Bardhi; Visca, Onuachu, Trezeguet
We say: Pendikspor 1-2 Trabzonspor
Pendikspor are on a good run at home and should cause Trabzonspor a lot of problems. However, the away side have some important players back and this will improve their chances in the game. We expect the visitors to edge this in the end.
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