Fenerbahce vs Trabzonspor Prediction: Will The Yellow Canaries Be Able To Overcome The Black Sea Storm?

Fenerbahce, who are still mathematically in contention for this season's title, will look to put behind their minor setback against Giresunspor that saw them settle for a draw as they welcome struggling reigning champions Trabzonspor at the Şükrü Saracoğlu in the 34th round of the Super Lig with intentions of getting back to winning ways.

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Fenerbahce vs Trabzonspor, probable lineups, match facts and up to date betting odds for you to consider!

Fenerbahce

Form: DWDWW

The Yellow Canaries suffered a minor setback in their recent match against Giresunspor on the road, which had complications in their title race as they were held to a 1:1 draw. In that match, they took the lead through Michy Batshuayi's converted penalty in the 20th minute, which they later squandered in the 68th minute of the second half.

With that draw, they weren't able to build up on their momentum to post their second consecutive victory, but their performance that has been off the charts in recent weeks has witnessed them on an eight-match unbeaten run across all competitions, recording three draws and five wins, a clear sign of a side that has reaped the benefits of consistent form.

At home, they have ceased to amaze this season, as they have only suffered three losses in their last 15 matches against Giresunspor (2:1), Galatasaray (3:0), and Besiktas (4:2) while going on to record ten wins and two draws to accumulate 32 points.

In the standings, they currently occupy second place with 68 points, level on points with Besiktas in third place, while they are eight points behind league leaders Galatasaray in their bid for a first-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Egribayat; Kadioglu, Akaydin, Szalai, Peres; Guler, Yuksek, Yandas, Rossi; Valencia, Batshuayi

Trabzonspor

Form: WLLDL

The Black Sea Storm welcomed Ankaragucu at the Medical Park Stadyumu, and with a numerical advantage at their disposal as their opponent was reduced to 10 men on the field in the opening 10 minutes, they easily managed to win 2:0 courtesy of a Umut Bozok brace.

With that win, they snapped a six-match winless run across all competitions, picking up five losses and a draw, which was undeniably and still is a tough period for the reigning champions, who have been in inconsistent form.

Putting aside their away win against Gaziantep (3:0) that was awarded to them, the Black Sea Storm haven't had a pleasant experience with their travels on the road this season as they are currently on a seven-match losing streak, and those results depict a side that won't pose any issues in causing an upset against Istanbul giants Fenerbahce as their bid for recording a resounding result here will be an uphill battle.

While one would've thought that Nenad Bjelica's men would be at the forefront of defending their title this season, that hasn't been the case as they have failed to meet expectations due to their mediocre performance, which has witnessed them fail to replicate their first-place finish in the previous season as they presently occupy 8th place with 48 points, making them 28 points adrift from first place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Cakir; Bartra, Turkmen, Elmali; Haspolat; Larsen, Bosluk, Bardhi, Hamsik; Gomez, Bozok

Match Facts

• Fenerbahce are on a six-match unbeaten run in the Super Lig.
• Trabzonspor are currently on a three-match losing streak in the Super Lig.
• Fenerbahce averages 2.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Trabzonspor averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 63 meetings, Fenerbahce have won 29 times, Trabzonspor have won 16 times, and there have been 18 draws, with the goal difference being 94-67 in favor of Fenerbahce.

Expert Betting Tips

Trabzonspor know that their erratic away form that has seen them winless in their last nine matches, recording seven losses and two draws, will be a hindrance to them building up their momentum to record their second consecutive victory, and with bookmakers having them as underdogs in this clash, nothing much can be expected from them here.

Fenerbahce come into this clash with an eight-match unbeaten run across all competitions, while their home form this season has met expectations, winning ten of their last fifteen home matches. It'll be unrealistic to expect them to drop three points here given those stats, and their success can't be doubted, especially when they have the support of their fans at home.

As such, we anticipate Fenerbahce to cruise to what could be expected to be a routine win, and backing them on the handicap of -1 should be enough to surface here.

• Handicap 1 (-1) for 1.86
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.20
• Goals - Over 3 for 1.82