Istanbulspor
Istanbulspor, currently in twentieth place in the TurkCell Super League, faces a challenge of notable magnitude this season. Their trajectory has been marked by just two wins, two draws and eleven defeats, reflecting a constant struggle in search of consistency.
The team’s offensive performance appears modest, with only eleven goals scored, while the defense, on the other hand, emerges as a vulnerable point, having conceded a considerable amount of twenty-seven goals.
In recent matches played at home, Istanbulspor has experienced a fluctuating performance. The team was successful in achieving a victory against Hatayspor, with a score of 2×1, however, they suffered setbacks against Alanyaspor (0x1), Fatih Karagumruk (0x3) and Pendikspor (2×4).
It is notable that in recent rounds, Istanbulspor has not been able to keep its empty net, being leaked in six of the last six clashes, conceding a total of twelve goals in the meantime.
Commander Hakan Yakin, in charge of Istanbulspor, will face the unavailability of some key players, namely Eduart Rroca, Racine Coly, David Jensen and Kubilay Köylü, all of whom are affected by injuries.
It is worth highlighting the outstanding performance of Emir Kaan Gultekin, scorer of three goals this season, and the expectation of performance within the inaugural 4-2-3-1 tactical scheme.
Trabzonspor
On the other hand, Trabzonspor occupies a more comfortable position in the standings, being in fourth place.
With a record of eight wins, two draws and five defeats, the team reveals itself as a prominent competitive force in the competition. The team scored a total of twenty-seven goals, while conceding nineteen goals.
In matches played away from home, Trabzonspor has shown resilience and determination. The notable victories achieved against Gaziantep (3×1) and Torku Konyaspor (2×1), as well as the draw against Sivasspor (3×3), illustrate their strength away from home.
However, current numbers indicate that Trabzonspor have conceded goals in five of their six recent games, with their opponents finding the net on eight occasions.
Coach Abdullah Avci, responsible for managing Trabzonspor, will be without some important players due to injuries, namely: Göktan Gürpüz, Joaquín Fernández, Nicolas Pépé and Mislav Orsic.
Paul Onuachu, with seven goals scored this season, stands out as a key player for the team, and is likely to play under the initial 4-1-4-1 tactical scheme.
Furthermore, in the last 15 games, the average number of goals scored by Istanbulspor is 0.73 goals per game, while the average number of goals conceded is 1.8 goals per game. Trabzonspor has an average of 1.8 goals scored per game and an average of 1.27 goals conceded per game.
In the last three direct clashes between the teams, Trabzonspor proved to be dominant, boasting two convincing victories, including a 4-0 defeat and a 2-0 triumph.
Conclusion:
Given this numbers, when considering the current performance of the teams and the history of clashes, the prognosis leans in favor of Trabzonspor. They have demonstrated greater consistency and effectiveness, both in the offensive and defensive aspects.