Trabzonspor and Kayseri will battle for three points in a Turkish Super Lig round three clash on Thursday. The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw against Besiktas at home over the weekend.
They were reduced to 10 men in just the 13th minute following Edin Visca's red card. However, the Black Sea Storm took the lead just four minutes later when Okay Yoksulu broke the deadlock. Gedson Fernandes equalized six minutes before the break and neither side could find the match-winner.
Kayserispor, meanwhile, also shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw at home to Eyuspor. They were two goals down at the break courtesy of goals from Mame Thiam and Samuel Saiz. Arif Kocaman and Duckens Nazon scored second-half goals to draw the game level.
The stalemate left Anadolu Yıldızı in 17th place in the table with two points to show for their efforts in three games. Trabzonspor are just one point better off in 13th spot.
Trabzonspor vs Kayseri Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Trabzonspor have 27 wins from the last 46 head-to-head games. Kayserispor were victorious on 10 occasions while nine games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in April 2024 when Trabzonspor claimed a 2-1 away win.
- Four of the last five head-to-head games have witnessed goals at both ends and also produced three goals or more.
- Seven of Trabzonspor's nine games across competitions this season have seen at least one side keep a clean sheet.
- Eight of Kayserispor's last nine Super Lig games have produced over 2.5 goals, with seven games in this sequence witnessing goals at both ends.
- Trabzonspor's last six games across competitive have produced an even number of goals.
Trabzonspor vs Kayseri Prediction
Trabzonspor have made a poor start to the season, culminating in their elimination by St. Gallen in the UEFA Conference League playoff stage. Senol Gunes' side are still seeking their first league win of the season and will be hoping that the fourth time will be the charm.
Kayseri started off the season on a losing note but have drawn each of their last two league games. Burak Yilmaz's side are the underdogs here. However, the away side on the day have won the last four head-to-head games.
We are backing the home side to cruise to a comfortable win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Trabzonspor 3-1 Kayseri
Trabzonspor vs Kayseri Prediction
Tip 1 - Trabzonspor to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Odd/Even goals - Even