Trabzonspor vs Fethiyespor: can Trabzonspor stay in the top three of their group?
In the third-round match of the Turkish Cup, Trabzonspor will host Fethiyespor on home soil. The encounter will take place on Tuesday, February 3, with kick-off at 18:30 CET, and I am offering a betting option for this game.
Trabzonspor vs Fethiyespor: match facts and head-to-head
- Trabzonspor are winless in four consecutive matches: one draw and three victories.
- Trabzonspor have scored at least one goal in six straight matches.
- Out of their last ten home games, Trabzonspor have lost only once.
- Fethiyespor have lost just once in their last four matches, winning three.
- Away from home, Fethiyespor are unbeaten in three consecutive matches.
- In 44% of their matches this season, Fethiyespor have scored in both halves.
- Trabzonspor have won 26% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, compared to 16% for Fethiyespor.
- These two teams have never faced each other before.
Trabzonspor vs Fethiyespor: match preview and head-to-head
Trabzonspor are a representative of Turkey’s top division and are currently battling for a top-two finish. After 20 rounds, the team have collected 42 points, trailing second place by just one point and the leaders by seven. This underlines the quality and strength of the side, which are capable of competing with and challenging any opponent at the moment. However, their Turkish Cup campaign began with a 0–1 defeat to Alanyaspor, before they bounced back emphatically in the second round by thrashing Istanbulspor AS 6–1. As a result, Trabzonspor now sit third in their group with three points after two rounds, just one point behind second place.
Fethiyespor represent the Turkish 2nd League. The team currently compete in the Red Group, where they occupy 13th place with 24 points. In the Turkish Cup, they drew 0–0 with Boluspor in the first round, but suffered a 1–2 defeat to Galatasaray in the second. That leaves them with one point after two rounds, only two points adrift of the top three. However, it will be extremely difficult for them to stay in contention, as they still have matches against top-flight opposition.
Probable line-ups
- Trabzonspor: Onana, Batahov, Wagner Pina, Løvik, Nwaiwu, Inao Oulaï, Muçi, Jabol-Folcarelli, Felipe Augusto, Zubkov, Onuachu
Prediction
This is a match with a clear favourite, who, in my view, should be able to secure the win. Moreover, this victory will be extremely important for Trabzonspor. I suggest a bet on the hosts’ individual total to exceed 2.5 goals.
