Samsunspor vs Trabzonspor: who can reach the next round of the Turkish Cup?
In this Turkish Cup quarter-final clash, we are set for a meeting between Samsunspor and Trabzonspor. The match will take place on Thursday, April 23, kicking off at 17:45 CET, and I’m offering a betting pick for it.
Samsunspor vs Trabzonspor: Match facts and head-to-head
- Samsunspor have won their previous two matches and have lost only once in their last six games.
- Trabzonspor are unbeaten in nine consecutive matches: two draws and seven wins.
- Trabzonspor have scored in 18 straight matches.
- Samsunspor’s scoring streak now stands at nine matches.
- In 40% of their matches this season, Trabzonspor have scored in both halves.
- Trabzonspor have failed to score in defeat in only 6% of their matches this season, while Samsunspor’s figure is 9%.
- Trabzonspor thrashed Samsunspor 3-0 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Samsunspor vs Trabzonspor: Match preview
Samsunspor and Trabzonspor both delivered very solid performances during the Turkish Cup group stage.
From four rounds, Samsunspor collected the maximum 12 points and finished top of the table, edging Konyaspor on tiebreakers. In the Super Lig, the side currently sit seventh in the standings with 42 points after 30 rounds. Four matches remain, and they still have a chance to fight for fifth place, but likely no higher.
Trabzonspor are positioned higher in the table. The team currently have 65 points after 30 rounds and occupy third place. They trail Fenerbahce by just two points, so they have every chance of finishing second. With four matches still to play, if they continue their strong run, everything could fall into place. In the Turkish Cup, the side collected nine points from four games and advanced to the playoffs from second place.
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
Prediction
We should be in for a very entertaining contest, and I believe it will produce goals, so my recommended pick is over 2.5 total goals in the match.
