Rizespor vs Fenerbahce
Rizespor: 10th place, 36 points, 10 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses
Fenerbahce: 2nd place, 64 points, 20 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss
Fenerbahce are the clear favorites for this game. They are in second place and have been in excellent form this season but have started to have a wobble. The Yellow Canaries did the same last season, starting very strong before imploding. They will be hoping not to do the same again against an inconsistent Rizespor side who have won their last two home games, but they have also lost their last two away games. I expect Fenerbahce to win this game.
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Alanyaspor vs Adana Demirspor
Alanyaspor: 16th place, 28 points, 6 wins, 10 draws, 9 losses
Adana Demirspor: 10th place, 31 points, 7 wins, 10 draws, 8 losses
Alanyaspor are in 16th place and have been inconsistent this season. They have won their last two home games, but they have also lost their last two away games. Adana Demirspor are in 10th place and have been in turmoil recently after a great start to the campaign. They have won their last two away games, but they have lost their last two home games. I expect this to be a close game, but I think Alanyaspor will have the home advantage.
Gaziantep vs Samsunspor
Gaziantep: 17th place, 27 points, 7 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses
Samsunspor: 13th place, 29 points, 8 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses
Gaziantep are in 17th place and have been in poor form this season. They have lost their last four league games. Samsunspor are in 13th place and have also been in poor form this season. They have lost their last three league games. I expect this to be a close game, but I think Gaziantep will have the home advantage.
Pendikspor vs Trabzonspor
Pendikspor: 18th place, 26 points, 6 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses
Trabzonspor: 3rd place, 40 points, 12 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses
Trabzonspor are the clear favorites for this game. They are in third place and gunning for a European competition spot. They have won their last two league games. Pendikspor meanwhile, are in 18th place and have been in poor form this season. They have lost their last four league games. I expect Trabzonspor to win this game comfortably.
Ankaragucu vs Galatasaray
Ankaragucu: 11th place, 29 points, 6 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses
Galatasaray: 1st place, 66 points, 21 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss
Galatasaray are the clear favorites for this game. They are in first place and have been in excellent form this season. They have won their last 15 league games and have started shifting through the gears. This has been the stage of the season historically when the Lions really hit form and the signs are that they will do the same again. The Yellow-Reds might be tired after their mid-week Europa League clash but still I expect them to beat a weak Ankaragucu side who are not in the best of form.
Basaksehir vs Kayserispor
Basaksehir: 8th place, 33 points, 9 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses
Kayserispor: 12th place, 29 points, 8 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses
Basaksehir are in 8th place and have been inconsistent this season, a far cry of the dizzying heights they reached over recent seasons. They have however, won their last two home games, but they have also lost their last two away games. Kayserispor are in 12th place and have also been inconsistent this season. They have won their last two away games, but they have lost their last two home games. I expect this to be a close game, but I think Basaksehir will have the home advantage.
