Trabzonspor vs Konyaspor probable lineups, H2H and prediction — 22 May 2026
The Turkish Cup final brings together Trabzonspor and Konyaspor in a highly anticipated clash. The match will be played in Antalya on Friday, May 22, with kickoff set for 19:45 Central European Time. I’m offering my pick for the winner of this showdown.
Trabzonspor can claim their 10th Turkish Cup in history
Trabzonspor head into the final not in their best form. The team has shown inconsistent results recently and has struggled to find stability. In their last five outings, they have registered two wins, one draw, and suffered two defeats.
Not long ago, they lost to Konyaspor 1-2 in a Super Lig match, then shared the spoils with Göztepe in a 1-1 draw. A victory over Beşiktaş secured the maroon-blues the bronze medals, but in the final league round, they suffered a home defeat to Gençlerbirliği.
Despite their shaky finish to the season, Trabzonspor’s cup run has been quite convincing. They knocked out Samsunspor in the quarterfinals and then eliminated Gençlerbirliği in the semifinals.
The team’s biggest hopes will rest on their attacking line and the individual brilliance of players like Paul Onuachu. Finals are often decided by a single moment, and Trabzonspor have the kind of talents who can conjure something out of nothing.
Konyaspor have already knocked out two Turkish giants from the Cup
Konyaspor approach the final in a similar mood. They haven’t had the best run of form lately, but they’ve emerged as one of this season’s hidden heroes in Turkish football.
The team has beaten Trabzonspor (2-1), Antalyaspor (2-0), Fatih Karagümrük (3-0), and edged out Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Cup — after a goalless draw, the winning goal came in extra time. However, Konyaspor ended their Super Lig season with three straight defeats to Rizespor, Fenerbahçe, and Kayserispor, finishing mid-table.
Their cup journey is especially impressive. On their way to the final, Konyaspor eliminated one of the tournament favorites, Fenerbahçe, and then narrowly beat Beşiktaş 1-0 in the semifinals. This shows the team knows how to handle big matches and doesn’t crumble under pressure.
Konyaspor rarely play too openly and prefer to wait for the opponent’s mistake. This style often pays off in finals, where discipline takes center stage. Additionally, the psychological edge might be with Konyaspor, as they recently defeated their upcoming opponent.
Probable lineups
- Trabzonspor: Onana, Tufan, Nwaivu, Lovik, Malkoçoğlu, Bushuari, Oulai, Muchi, Nwakaeme, Zubkov, Nayir.
- Konyaspor: Güngördü, Bosluk, Demirbağ, Anjouana, Yazgılı, İbrahimoglu, Evtović, Bardhi, Olaigbe, Turuç, Muleka.
Key facts and H2H
- Konyaspor won the last head-to-head against Trabzonspor — 2:1.
- Trabzonspor have won just two of their last eight matches.
- Trabzonspor have conceded in five consecutive games.
- Konyaspor have lost three of their last four matches.
- Both teams navigated a tough road to the final, knocking out strong opponents along the way.
Prediction
Finals are rarely open affairs, especially when the stakes are this high. Trabzonspor are the more storied side, but their current form leaves room for doubt. Expect a cautious game, full of battles and with few clear-cut chances. My pick: the nominal home side to win with a 0 handicap.
