This Sunday, a key match in the Turkish Super Lig’s Matchday 5 will happen at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul, where Fenerbahçe will host Trabzonspor. Both teams have started the season unbeaten, and the debut of Fenerbahçe’s new manager adds an interesting layer to this rivalry. A bet on goals in this match appears to be a solid option.
Match Preview
The new manager has strong attacking players at his disposal: Talisca, Szalai, Szymański, and En-Nesyri are ready to challenge any defense. However, the team’s backline has issues, with injuries to players like Semedo and Becão. Addressing the defensive organization will be the new manager’s first big task in this critical match.
Trabzonspor, led by Fatih Tekke, have shown strong defensive skills, allowing only one goal in four matches. They have secured 10 points out of a possible 12, with three 1-0 wins. Their recent 1-1 draw with Samsunspor was a minor setback in an overall solid performance.
The visitors’ key players include goalkeeper André Onana, on loan from Manchester United, and striker Paul Onuachu, who has scored this season. Their well-organized style makes Trabzonspor a tough challenge, even for favorites playing at home.
Probable Lineups
- Fenerbahçe: Livaković, Aydın, Škriniar, Söyüncü, Brown, Fred, Dorgeles, Talisca, Szymański, Kahveci, En-Nesyri
- Trabzonspor: Çakır, Eskiljač, Batagov, Savić, Pina, Yokuşlu, Jabol-Folcarelli, Olaigbe, Augusto, Zubkov, Onuachu
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Trabzonspor have allowed only 1 goal in their first four league matches.
- Fenerbahçe have won their last 3 encounters against Trabzonspor with a combined score of 8-4.
- Trabzonspor’s only victory in the last 5 meetings was away in 2023.
Prediction
Fenerbahçe’s coaching change may provide a boost, but immediate stability is uncertain in this fierce rivalry. Trabzonspor seem better organized defensively and are capable of taking advantage of errors. With both teams starting strongly and high stakes, betting on “Both teams to score” at odds of 1.87 is a reasonable choice.