Istanbulspor vs Trabzonspor prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups - 14 January 2026
One of the Turkish Cup group stage clashes will take place on Wednesday at the Necmi Kadıoğlu Stadium in Istanbul, where the local side Istanbulspor will host Trabzonspor. Here’s a betting tip for this encounter with solid chances of success.
Match preview
Istanbulspor have shown impressive form in recent weeks: four wins in their last five Turkish league matches, including emphatic victories over Serik Spor (3-0) and Adana Demirspor (5-1). In the Turkish Cup, they crushed Sariyer 6-0 in qualifying and then drew with Karagümrük, keeping their hopes of advancing from the group very much alive.
Especially noteworthy is their reliability at home — just one defeat across all competitions this season. The team is well-organized defensively, making minimal errors, and confidently capitalizes on attacking chances. Despite their underdog status, Istanbulspor are fully capable of challenging the favorite.
Trabzonspor, one of the traditional powerhouses of Turkish football, find themselves in a tough spot: the side has conceded 12 goals in their last five Süper Lig matches. After beating Van Spor (2-0) in the Turkish Cup qualification final, they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Alanyaspor in their opening group game, which has seriously complicated their position in the group.
Nevertheless, the "Bordeaux-Blues" have a massive head-to-head advantage over Istanbulspor — the last four meetings ended with a combined score of 12-0. Their experience, squad quality, and the pressure following recent setbacks will force Trabzonspor to stay fully focused. They’ll look to settle the outcome early, but given their defensive issues, they could well concede.
Probable lineups
- Istanbulspor: Tutar, Sahin, Duhani, Sambissa, Uzunhan, Duymaz, Loshaj, Vorobyovas, Mamadou, Ozer, Gultekin
- Trabzonspor: Onana, Saatci, Batagov, Pina, Tufan, Folcarelli, Bouchouari, Zubkov, Muci, Olaigbe, Augusto
Match facts and head-to-head
- Istanbulspor have lost only one official home match this season.
- Trabzonspor have conceded 12 goals in their last five Süper Lig matches.
- The last four head-to-head meetings have all ended in Trabzonspor victories with a combined score of 12-0.
Prediction
Given Trabzonspor’s defensive instability and Istanbulspor’s strong home form, this match could be high-scoring. The favorite will push for the win, but the hosts are more than capable of getting on the scoresheet.
