Thursday's Turkish Super Lig predictions including Sivasspor vs. Galatasaray

Sivasspor vs. Galatasaray (Thursday, 2.00pm)

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One of the Super Lig's distant leading duo, Galatasaray aim to keep pressure on their title rivals when they visit Sivasspor on Thursday evening.

Gala and old foes Fenerbahce are 14 points clear of the nearest challenger in Turkey's top flight, while their hosts occupy a place in mid-table.

We say: Sivasspor 1-3 Galatasaray

Given their relentless approach to picking up points, Galatasaray will surely take care of business against a Sivasspor side that struggles to produce results on home turf. Even accounting for a handful of absentees, Gala's star-studded squad is simply too strong.

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Trabzonspor vs. Samsunspor (Thursday, 5.00pm)

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Trabzonspor will attempt to extend their unbeaten run to six competitive matches when they face Samsunspor in Thursday's Turkish Super Lig contest.

The visitors, meanwhile, will have the chance to claim consecutive victories after edging out Fatih Karagumruk in their most recent outing.

We say: Trabzonspor 2-0 Samsunspor

Samsunspor may have shown signs of improvement in the last couple of months, but they have still struggled to pick up points on the road.

We think an in-form Trabzonspor side will take advantage of Samsunspor's homesickness to claim their fifth win in six competitive matches.

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