Preview: Kayserispor vs. Fenerbahce - prediction, team news, lineups

The fixture comes a week after the league was suspended due to Ankaragucu's now-banned president Faruk Koca punching referee Halil Umut Meler at the conclusion of their home match against Caykur Rizespor.

Match preview

Kayserispor return to Super Lig action on Tuesday, looking to extend their six-game unbeaten streak in the competition.

The home side won 2-0 in their last game against Pendikspor, with Mame Thiam and Stephane Bahoken getting the goals.

The Anatolian Star are third in the league table with 29 points, winning eight times with five draws and two defeats.

Recep Ucar's men are unbeaten on home turf this season, hitherto picking up five wins and three draws this term.

Kayserispor will hope to halt their five-game losing streak in all competitions against the visitors, which includes three defeats in the league.

As for the away side, they were in action on Thursday, sealing the top spot in their Europa Conference League group with a convincing 4-0 win over Spartak Trnava.

Back in the league, the Yellow Canaries extended their winning streak to three games with a 3-1 victory over Besiktas on December 9.

Ismail Kartal's men retained their spot at the top of the Super Lig table, picking up 40 points, the same as second-placed Galatasaray but with a better goal difference.

Fenerbahce are unbeaten on the road in this campaign, recording six wins from seven, with the goalless draw against Adana Demirspor being the only blemish.

A win on Tuesday will see the Yellow Canaries extend their winning streak away at Kayserispor in the Super Lig to four games.

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Team News

Ucar has no injury worries ahead of this clash with the table-toppers.

Thiam has 11 goals from 15 league games, and the Kayserispor forward is expected to lead the line on Tuesday.

The away side are missing Samet Akaydin, who is unavailable as he serves a one-match suspension for an accumulation of cards.

Kartal will also be without the injured Miha Zajc, Rodrigo Becao, Luan Peres and Lincoln, with the latter missing because of a ligament layoff.

Serdar Aziz is doubtful as he looks to recover from an ankle injury in time for the midweek clash.

Kayserispor possible starting lineup:

Bayazit; Carole, Attamah, Hosseini, Sazdagi; Karimi, Kemen; Civelek, Cardoso, Boa Morte; Thiam

Fenerbahce possible starting lineup:

Livakovic; Kadioglu, Djiku, Oosterwolde, Osayi-Samuel; Crespo, Fred; Tadic, Szymanski, Kahveci; Dzeko

We say: Kayserispor 1-3 Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce are favourites for this one, as they have been outstanding all season.

The league leaders have an ongoing winning streak over the home side, and we are backing them to keep it going.

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