Trabzonspor
- Trabzonspor have been a dominant force at home in the Super Lig 2026/2027, winning 3 and drawing 0 in their 3 home matches.
- They have scored 11 goals and conceded 1 in those 3 games, averaging 3.67 goals scored and 0.33 conceded per home match.
- Thomas Reis' side have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 games.
- They press hard with a vertical, counter-punching setup built to punish loose touches.
- Mohamed Salah has 7 goals in 6 Super Lig 2026/2027 games.
- Four of Trabzonspor's last 12 goals have been scored by Salah in their last 5 matches.
Besiktas
- Besiktas come into the game off a 3-0 away win at Samsunspor and a 4-0 home win over Galatasaray, with a 0-1 home loss to Drogheda United in between.
- Their form reads 4 wins and 1 defeat in the last 5 matches.
- They have recorded 1 win and 2 defeats from 3 away games so far.
- Orkun Kokcu has 4 assists in his last 5 games.
- Dusan Vlahovic has 5 goals in 4 Super Lig 2026/2027 matches.
Head-to-Head
- Trabzonspor have won 1 of the last 2 meetings with Besiktas.
- They edged Besiktas 2-1 in the previous Super Lig campaign (2025/2026).
- Reis' men haven't beaten Besiktas in their last 2 home games.
Key Players
- Mohamed Salah - 7 goals in 6 Super Lig 2026/2027 games.
- Orkun Kokcu - 4 assists in his last 5 games.
- Dusan Vlahovic - 5 goals in 4 Super Lig 2026/2027 matches.
Betting Insights
- Odds: Besiktas 2.12, Trabzonspor 3.0, Draw 3.75.
- Market hints at goals with Over 2.5 available at 1.57 and Both Teams To Score at 1.48.
- Home scoring form (3.67 goals per game) and Besiktas' away concession (1.67 conceded) imply chances of goals.
Prediction
- This is a key matchup at Papara Park, Turkiye, with Besiktas 2nd on 15 points from 7 games and Trabzonspor 5th on 13 points from 7.
- Trabzonspor's superb home form and Mohamed Salah's goal run make the hosts dangerous on the break.
- Besiktas have firepower up front but have been shakier away, which supports backing the hosts to avoid defeat.
- I'd back Trabzonspor to get a result, with Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams To Score also reasonable considerations given the attacking numbers.