Samsunspor vs Trabzonspor: Prediction, Team Updates, and Lineups Preview

Samsunspor will host Trabzonspor for an important Super Lig match on Saturday at the 19 Mayis Stadium. This game comes as part of gameweek 21 in the Turkish top flight. Trabzonspor is currently competing for the title, trailing Galatasaray by seven points, while Samsunspor sits in mid-table at seventh position with 30 points.

Match Preview

Samsunspor started the season strong, securing two wins in their early games against Genclerbirligi and Kocaelispor. However, they faced a difficult period from August to October, winning just once in six matches. The team rebounded impressively, enjoying a nine-match unbeaten streak from late October to early December, with six victories and three draws.

Despite their inconsistent form, Samsunspor aims to extend their unbeaten run to six matches. They have recorded three wins and two draws in their last five outings. However, their home form remains a concern, with only three victories out of ten league matches at home. Notably, they have not lost in their last five competitive fixtures at home (W2, D3).

Trabzonspor’s Current Form

On the other hand, Trabzonspor has shown resilience after a rough patch that included three straight losses in December and January. They have bounced back recently, earning two wins and a draw in their last three league matches. Currently, Trabzonspor occupies third place in the Super Lig with 42 points from 20 games, working hard to close the gap on leaders Galatasaray.

The team has a solid away record, achieving six wins, two draws, and two losses in ten matches outside their stadium this season. Despite the first encounter of the season ending in a 1-1 draw, they remain hopeful for a stronger performance in the upcoming match.

Team News

Both teams face challenges with injuries and suspensions ahead of the match. Trabzonspor will be without several key players including:

• Rayyan Baniya (shin injury)
• Boran Baskan (suspended due to betting activities)
• Kazeem Olaigbe (unspecified injury)
• Edin Visca (foot injury)
• Stefan Savic (unspecified injury)

Meanwhile, Samsunspor will miss:

• Bedirhan Cetin (knee injury)
• Tanguy Coulibaly (knee injury)
• Afonso Sousa (ankle injury)

Predicted Lineups

The expected starting lineup for Samsunspor may include:

• Kocuk
• Yavru
• Satka
• Van Drongelen
• Gonul
• Makoumbou
• Yuksel
• Tavsan
• Kayan
• Assoumou
• Marius

For Trabzonspor, the possible starting lineup could feature:

• Onana
• Pina
• Nwaiwu
• Batagov
• Lovik
• Oulai
• Jabol-Forcarelli
• Zubkov
• Muci
• Nwakaeme
• Augusto

Match Prediction

Both teams enter this match with confidence, as they remain unbeaten in their last five fixtures across all competitions. Given their previous showdown ended in a 1-1 stalemate, a similar scoreline seems likely for this fixture.