Trabzonspor vs Kocaelispor Prediction – Super Liga
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Here you will find the best prediction for TRABZONSPOR vs KOCAELISPOR in the Super League, alongside the match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from the last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Trabzonspor vs Kocaelispor.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Trabzonspor vs Kocaelispor
The best prediction for Trabzonspor vs Kocaelispor in the Turkish Super League is a victory for Trabzonspor. Trabzonspor is typically more experienced in this competition and possesses a well-coordinated squad that should adopt a very offensive and dominant approach. Meanwhile, Kocaelispor is looking to maximise their points in their opening match, likely opting for a more defensive strategy. We anticipate an open match where Trabzonspor will dominate possession and create the primary scoring opportunities. Hence, putting your money on a victory for Trabzonspor at the end of the ninety minutes appears to be a solid bet.
Match preview: Trabzonspor vs Kocaelispor
Trabzonspor and Kocaelispor face off at Medical Park Stadyumu in the opening round of the Turkish Super League. There is no record of official encounters between these two sides in the past three years. Their last match took place on 9th May 2009, ending in a 3-1 win for Trabzonspor. In this encounter, the home advantage could play a crucial role, as both teams have shown significant differences in their home and away performances.
Team analysis: Trabzonspor
This marks Trabzonspor’s first match in this season’s competition, having finished the previous season in 7th position. They tend to perform better at home, as evidenced by their last 30 matches, where they recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses away, with 19 goals scored and 24 conceded, compared to 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses at home with 26 goals scored and 23 conceded. In their most recent fixture, a friendly match, they drew 0-0 against Persepolis. Over their last 10 home matches, Trabzonspor has achieved 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. Although they have conceded goals in 8 of those matches, their attack has been relatively consistent, scoring in 7 of the last 10 games. It’s also worth noting that there’s been a tendency for goals in their home games, with 23 of the last 27 matches featuring more than 1.5 goals. From 15 matches, they’ve conceded the first goal 5 times and have not managed to overturn any of those deficits.
Trabzonspor has experienced a decline in recent Super Lig seasons, finishing 7th last year and boasting the 6th best attacking record. They have lost their top scorer Simon Banza, alongside other key attacking players. The most notable signing has been centre-forward Paul Onuachu, who has stepped in from Southampton to fulfil this gap. Nevertheless, striker Cihan Çanak has arrived injured and will not be able to feature in this opening match.
Team analysis: Kocaelispor
Kocaelispor makes its debut in this season after clinching 1st place in the last season and gaining promotion. They also tend to be more effective at home, with records over the last 30 matches showing 4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses as visitors, scoring 17 and conceding 18. At home, they achieved 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with a remarkable 34 goals scored and just 16 conceded. Their last match, a friendly, ended in a 0-0 draw against Fatih Karagümrük. In their last 10 away matches, Kocaelispor managed 2 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses. Defensive stability has not been their strongest aspect, conceding goals in 8 of the last 10 games, but they have managed to score in 7 of those matches.
Kocaelispor returns to the Turkish top flight after 17 years, having been the champions of the last season in Trendyol 1.Lig, securing the competition’s best attack as well. Retaining many of their main attacking players, including top scorer Oğulcan Çağlayan, the club has invested in new signings, most notably veteran centre-forward Bruno Petkovic, who is expected to make a significant impact in the opposition’s penalty area. It appears that their complete squad will be available for their upcoming match.
The best prediction for Trabzonspor vs Kocaelispor
Trabzonspor to win
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