On Saturday, Trabzonspor will face league leaders Fenerbahce at Medical Park Stadyumu in the Turkish Super Lig. Both teams will resume their league campaigns with this game, despite competing in the Turkish Cup fifth round earlier this week. The hosts defeated Samsunspor 3-0, while Fenerbahce defeated Istanbulspor 3-1 thanks to Michi Batshuayi’s brace.
Trabzonspor are unbeaten in their past seven Super Lig matches, drawing 1-1 with Ankaraguku last time out. Fenerbahce suffered a 2-1 defeat to Giresunspor in their last match, the league leaders’ only defeat of the season. During the international break, the hosts played three friendly, all of which ended in draws.
Event details:
- NAME: Trabzonspor – Fenerbahçe
- DATE: 24 Dec 2022
- TIME: 16:00 UTC
- VENUE: Medical Park Stadyumu, Trabzon, Turkey
Prediction
Trabzonspor are undefeated at home this season and are likely to keep that streak going in this game. Fenerbahce have won four of their past five away games, but have failed to win in their last two matches with Karadeniz Frtnas.
They have only won one of their past five road games against Trabzonspor and may struggle here. We predict the two clubs to draw because the hosts have only won one of their past five league games.
Trabzonspor vs. Fenerbahce 1-1 prediction
Trabzonspor 2-2, according to us. Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce have been a goal-scoring machine this season, and if Jorge Jesus goes with an attacking starting XI, they might have a field day against a Trabzonspor side that is clearly weaker than they were last season.
The likely return of Visca in attack, on the other hand, may be a game changer for the hosts, given how important he was to their title victory with goals and assists.
Head-to-Head
- Across all competitions, the two sides have faced off 110 times. Fenerbahce has been the superior team in these games, with a 43-33 win-loss record, while 34 games have resulted in draws.
- In their past 13 games with the hosts, Fenerbahce had only two victories. Trabzonspor had five wins in that time, with six games ending in draws.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of the past seven games between the two clubs, including a 1-1 tie in March.
- Trabzonspor remains unbeaten at home this season, having kept five clean sheets in their past six games.
- Fenerbahce have won their previous four road games, scoring 12 goals.
- Fenerbahce have the best attacking record in the competition, outscoring the hosts 36-19 in 13 league games thus far.
- Fenerbahce had the greatest offensive record in the campaign, having outscored the hosts 36-19 in 13 league games.
Lineup
Trabzonspor:
- Cakir;
- Stryger Larsen, Bartra, Vitor Hugo, Elmali;
- Hamsik, Bakasetas, Bardhi;
- Visca, Gomez, Trezeguet
Fenerbahce:
- Bayindir;
- Kadioglu, Aziz, Szalai, Alioski;
- Willian Arao, Zajc, Kahveci;
- Valencia, Batshuayi, King
Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Draw the result
- Tip 2: Over/Under 2.5 Goals Over/Under 2.5 Goals Under 2.5
- Yes, Fenerbahce will score first.
- Tip 4: Score at least one goal in the second half.
Where to watch
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