Thursday's Turkish Super Lig predictions including Istanbul vs. Besiktas

Samsunspor vs. Pendikspor (Thursday, 6.30pm)

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Looking to bounce back following a disappointing defeat prior to the international break, Samsunspor will welcome relegation-threatened Pendikspor to Samsun 19 Mayis Stadium on Thursday night for a crucial Turkish Super lig clash.

The Red Lightning were convincingly beaten in the end during their final fixture of March, whilst Pendik secured a much-needed maximum over second-tier bound Istanbulspor last time out.

We say: Samsunspor 2-0 Pendikspor

Having won their last three home matches by an aggregate scoreline of 7-1, Samsunspor will be expecting to secure maximum points versus a side who have not won on the road since early November.

Pendikspor's slender victory over Istanbulspor has kept hopes of avoiding relegation alive, but the visitors should prepare for a dose of reality on Thursday night.

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Istanbul vs. Besiktas (Thursday, 6.30pm)

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Istanbul Basaksehir will welcome continental aspirants Besiktas to Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium in the Istanbul derby on Thursday evening.

The hosts are four points behind the visitors who are in fourth place and will look to close the gap on the European Conference League spot.

We say: Istanbul Basaksehir 1-1 Besiktas

Besiktas are struggling, and the break could not have come at a better time for them. Basaksehir might have lost their last match, but they have been solid in recent games compared to their opponents. However, we expect the game to be a draw.

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