In an eagerly awaited Turkish Cup quarter-final, Samsunspor is set to face Trabzonspor on Thursday, April 23, at 17:45 CET. This match promises to showcase the strengths of both teams as they vie for a place in the semi-finals.
Samsunspor vs Trabzonspor: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Samsunspor has won their last two matches, losing just once in their last six outings.
- Trabzonspor is currently unbeaten in nine consecutive matches, with seven wins and two draws.
- Trabzonspor has scored in 18 straight matches, highlighting their offensive capabilities.
- Samsunspor has managed to find the net in their last nine games.
- In 40% of their matches this season, Trabzonspor has scored in both halves.
- Trabzonspor has failed to score in just 6% of their matches this season, while Samsunspor’s figure stands at 9%.
- In their last encounter, Trabzonspor decisively defeated Samsunspor 3-0.
Samsunspor vs Trabzonspor: Match Preview
Both teams have demonstrated impressive form throughout the Turkish Cup group stage. Samsunspor secured a top position by collecting 12 points, edging out Konyaspor through tiebreakers. Currently, they sit seventh in the Super Lig with 42 points after 30 rounds and are aiming to climb higher in the standings.
On the other hand, Trabzonspor is third in the Super Lig, boasting 65 points after the same number of games. With only two points separating them from Fenerbahce, they are optimistic about clinching the second position. In the Turkish Cup, they gathered nine points to progress to the playoffs as runners-up in their group.
Probable Lineups
- Samsunspor: Koçuk, Yavru, Šatka, Tómasson, van Drongelen, Makoumbou, Ntcham, Kılınç, Mouandilmadji, Coulibaly, Holse
- Trabzonspor: Onana, Wagner Pina, Savić, Tufan, Eskihellaç, Inao Oulaï, Nwaiwu, Onuachu, Zubkov, Felipe Augusto, Nwakaeme