Caykur Rizespor vs. Istanbul (Monday, 7.00pm)
Caykur Rizespor are set to host Istanbul Basaksehir at the Caykur Didi Stadyumu on Monday, both aiming to kickstart the 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig with a victory.
The hosts placed ninth in the league last season, while the visitors secured their place in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers with a fourth-placed finish.
We say: Caykur Rizespor 1-1 Istanbul Basaksehir
The hosts were dominant when playing at their home ground last season, while the visitors have continued their strong form from the back end of 2023-24 into the new campaign, suggesting this will be a tight affair likely to end in a draw.
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Bodrumspor vs. Gaziantep (Monday, 7.00pm)
Bodrumspor will kick off their inaugural season in the Turkish Super Lig by hosting Gaziantep at the Bodrum Ilce Stadi on Monday in the opening match of the 2024-25 campaign.
The hosts secured promotion to the top division with a 3-1 win in the playoff final last year, while the visitors finished 11th in the top flight with 44 points.
We say: Bodrumspor 0-1 Gaziantep
Although the hosts will be entering into their first-ever top-flight season with enthusiasm, the visitors boast greater experience and proven quality at this level, suggesting that Gaziantep are likely to secure the win.