Kayserispor vs Trabzonspor: prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups – 09 March 2026
The matchday 25 clash of the Turkish Süper Lig takes place on Monday, March 9, at the Kadir Has Stadium in Kayseri. In this high-stakes encounter, Kayserispor, desperately fighting for survival, face off against Trabzonspor, who have firmly established themselves in the top three and are eyeing the medals.
Match preview
Kayserispor have undergone significant changes on the coaching bench. The Montenegrin coach Radomir Ðalović has been replaced by Norwegian Erling Moe. Currently, Kayserispor are sitting in the relegation zone (17th place, 20 points). The team is the league’s draw specialist (11 draws in 24 rounds), but that hasn’t been enough to keep them afloat. In recent rounds, the “Anatolian Stars” have focused on defense, holding Gençlerbirliği and Göztepe to back-to-back 0:0 draws. At home, Kayserispor concede relatively few, but their attack is among the weakest in the league (just 18 goals all season).
The main loss for the hosts is Iranian defender Majid Hosseini, ruled out for the rest of the season with a ligament injury. Lionel Carole is also a doubt. Up front, all hopes rest on leading scorer German Onugkha (6 goals), but without quality support from midfield, he’s often left isolated. Moe is likely to opt for an ultra-defensive setup, hoping to contain the favorites and snatch at least a point.
Trabzonspor, under the guidance of Fatih Tekke, are enjoying a superb run and currently sit 3rd (51 points). The “Burgundy-Blues” have won 5 of their last 6 matches, including a thrilling 4:2 Turkish Cup victory over Başakşehir. The Trabzon side lead the league in away wins (8 victories) and boast a powerful attacking force, already netting 48 goals. Back in October 2025, Trabzonspor demolished Kayserispor’s defense with a 4:0 rout.
Despite losing key man Edin Višća (broken leg), Trabzon’s attack hasn’t lost its edge. Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu is in phenomenal form, topping the Süper Lig scoring charts with 18 goals. He’s supported by Oleksandr Zubkov, the team’s top assist provider, though Zubkov has missed some time through injury. Tekke’s philosophy revolves around attacking football, short passing, and quick transitions, making Trabzonspor favorites against any underdog.
Key facts and head-to-head
- Kayserispor are unbeaten in their last three matches.
- Kayserispor have kept clean sheets in all three of those games.
- Trabzonspor, meanwhile, have won their last three matches.
- Over 2 goals have been scored in each of Trabzonspor’s last six matches.
- In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, Trabzonspor have 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
- The first-round encounter between these sides ended in a resounding 4:0 win for Trabzonspor.
Probable lineups
- Kayserispor: Bayazit - Brenet, Güler, Denswil, Civelek - Aït Bennasser, Bénes, Chalov - Makarov, Mané, Onugkha
- Trabzonspor: Onana - Nwaiwu, Savić, Batagov - Tufan, Inao Oukaï, Bouchouari, Eskihellaç - Zubkov, Muçi, Onuachu
Prediction
The gulf in quality and current form clearly favors the visitors. Trabzonspor are on another level in terms of creativity and finishing, and with Onuachu up front, any defensive lapse is likely to be punished. Kayserispor will try to shut up shop, but their ongoing goal drought and defensive absences make it unlikely they’ll withstand the medal contenders’ onslaught. Most likely, the visitors will cruise to a confident victory. My prediction: Trabzonspor win.
