Trabzonspor vs Istanbul Basaksehir prediction, H2H and probable lineups — April 19, 2026
As part of Matchday 30 in the Turkish Super Lig, Trabzonspor will take on Basaksehir. The clash will take place in Trabzon on Sunday, April 19. Kickoff is scheduled for 19:00 Central European Time. I am offering a bet on the winner of this game.
Match preview
Trabzonspor are delivering consistent results and, for the first time in years, are making a serious push for the title. Fatih Tekke's side looks like a formidable force, having broken into the race alongside Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, even though they're currently sitting third.
Recently, Trabzonspor have shown excellent momentum: at home, they play aggressively and with attacking flair, while away they boast the best points tally in the league. Their recent win over Galatasaray has only fueled the title race intrigue.
The team's attacking potential is especially noteworthy—Trabzonspor are capable of creating plenty of chances, even against top opposition. Paul Onuachu, in particular, stands out in this regard, confidently leading the scoring charts with 22 goals.
Currently, Trabzonspor trail the leaders by four points, and in the remaining fixtures, they’ll face three teams from the top six: Basaksehir, Goztepe, and Besiktas. Given this tough schedule, qualifying for the Champions League will be a challenge, but third place seems almost secured for them.
Istanbul Basaksehir are having a strong season and remain firmly in the upper half of the table. The team plays a structured brand of football and rarely experiences prolonged dips in form.
In recent weeks, Basaksehir have looked composed and pragmatic: they steadily collect points against weaker teams and regularly put up a fight against their direct rivals. The squad also strives to control the tempo of the game.
Their main strength remains the balance between defense and attack—they know how to adapt to their opponents and rarely lose their structure, even in tough matches. This consistency allows them to keep picking up points throughout the season.
Currently in fifth place and eight points behind Besiktas, Basaksehir’s European ambitions are all but over. However, a top-six finish would still be a solid result for Nuri Sahin’s side.
Match facts
- Trabzonspor have scored in every match in 2026.
- Basaksehir have failed to find the net in their last two away games.
- Trabzonspor average 1.95 goals per game at home, while Basaksehir average 1.5 goals per game away.
Probable lineups
- Trabzonspor: Onana, Eskiehlac, Savic, Nwaivu, Pina, Inao Oulai, Nayir, Tufan, Nwakaeme, Zubkov, Onuachu.
- Istanbul Basaksehir: Sengezer, Operi, Opoku, Duarte, Bulut, Kemen, Gunes, Sari, Brnic, Shomurodov, Selke.
H2H
The last six meetings between these sides have all ended in victories for Trabzonspor.
Prediction
Trabzonspor are in top form and are determined to fight for the title or at least a Champions League spot until the very end. Basaksehir are a worthy opponent, but at home the "Burgundy Blues" are clear favorites. My bet is a home win with a 0 handicap.
