Trabzonspor vs Kayserispor Prediction, Odds & Team News | Turkish Super Lig
Match Preview
Trabzonspor welcome Kayserispor to Papara Park this Friday evening in Gameweek 8 of the Turkish Super Lig. The Black Sea Storm have made a lively start under Fatih Tekke and come into the tie on the back of a pulsating 4-3 victory away at Karagumruk.
Paul Onuachu was again the difference, striking twice before half-time, and although Trabzonspor nearly threw it away in injury time, they held on to secure their best opening seven-game tally in four years. Sitting on 14 points already, the side look far sharper than the one that scraped survival last season.
Kayserispor, however, are winless and struggling for direction under Markus Gisdol. The German coach has yet to record a league win in seven attempts, and supporters are beginning to lose patience. Their last outing saw them draw 1-1 at home with Genclerbirligi, despite playing much of the match with a two-man advantage.
Head-to-Head
Trabzonspor have enjoyed the upper hand in recent meetings, unbeaten in the last three against Kayserispor. The visitors’ last away victory over Trabzonspor dates back to April, and they’ve now gone seven games on the road without a win.
Team News
Trabzonspor remain without Anthony Nwakaeme, Benjamin Bouchouari and Mustafa Eskihellac, though Okay Yokuslu is back from suspension. Onuachu is again expected to lead the line, supported by Augusto and Zubkov, with Wagner Pina and Jabol-Folcarelli offering creativity from deeper roles.
Kayserispor have several concerns: Yaw Ackah and Carlos Mane are struggling with muscle issues, while Youssef Ait Bennasser continues his recovery. Majid Hosseini and Joao Mendes are also doubts, limiting Gisdol’s options. A defensive set-up is likely, possibly reverting to a back five to contain Trabzonspor’s in-form attack.
Odds
Bookmakers have Trabzonspor as heavy favourites:
- Trabzonspor win – 1.50
- Draw – 3.80
- Kayserispor win – 6.50
Prediction
Kayserispor’s defensive frailties and lack of cutting edge make this a daunting trip. Trabzonspor are finding their rhythm and with Onuachu firing, the home crowd could be in for another goal-laden evening.
Winonbetonline’s Prediction: Trabzonspor 3-1 Kayserispor