Thursday's Turkish Super Lig predictions including Trabzonspor vs. Giresunspor

Gaziantep vs. Istanbul (Thursday, 2.00pm)

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The early offering from the Turkish Super Lig on Thursday sees Istanbul Basaksehir travel to Gaziantep.

The visitors have recovered from a nightmare result before the World Cup to maintain a title charge.

We say: Gaziantep 0-2 Istanbul Basaksehir

Emre Belozoglu's side have responded very well to the catastrophic scoreline they suffered before the break and have the upper hand on paper here.

Gaziantep have been inconsistent and are struggling to register wins at the moment, so may find it difficult here.

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Trabzonspor vs. Giresunspor (Thursday, 5.00pm)

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Trabzonspor will attempt to get back to winning ways in the Turkish Super Lig on Thursday when they take on Giresunspor at the Akyazi Stadium.

The hosts come into this one following a disappointing defeat against Fatih Karagumruk, while the visitors enter the fray off the back of a late victory over Gaziantep.

We say: Trabzonspor 2-1 Giresunspor

In a match with permutations at the top end of the table, we expect a tight affair that will produce plenty of opportunities to capitalise for both sides.

On this occasion, Trabzonspor will do enough to prevail and bounce back from their defeat against Fatih Karagumruk.

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Adana Demirspor vs. Istanbulspor (Thursday, 5.00pm)

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Adana Demirspor could move into the top three of the Turkish Super Lig with a win against Istanbulspor at New Adana Stadium on Thursday.

The visitors are currently bottom of the league standings and will not be able to escape the relegation zone even if they secure an unlikely victory on their travels.

We say: Adana Demirspor 2-0 Istanbulspor

Istanbulspor showed some promising signs in their last match, but winning away at the team in fourth place is likely to be a step too far for them, especially considering that they have lost four of the last matches involving the two teams.

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