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Can Gençlerbirliği’s home resilience slow Trabzonspor’s winter momentum? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Trabzonspor are the clear class of this matchup, sitting 10 places and 20 points above their opponents in the table. Their away record is excellent, boasting five wins and only one loss on their travels this campaign. While Gençlerbirliği are historically more competitive at home, their league-high nine losses and poor clean-sheet rate (under 20%) suggest they lack the defensive stability to hold off a Trabzonspor attack that averages 1.88 goals per game. The visitors have won the last three league meetings between these sides, reinforcing their status as the superior team.
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This scoreline accounts for the statistical likelihood of both teams finding the net. Trabzonspor have scored two or more goals in eight of their last ten matches, aligning with their season average of 1.88 goals per game. Conversely, Gençlerbirliği are much more productive at home, scoring 1.43 goals per game at Eryaman Stadium compared to their overall average of just over one. Given that Trabzonspor concede exactly one goal per match on average, a 1-2 scoreline reflects the visitors' superior quality while acknowledging the hosts' ability to remain competitive on familiar turf.
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Genclerbirligi vs Trabzonspor — William Hill Market Snapshot
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Trabzonspor’s strong away record and top-three standing make them the primary focuses in the 1X2 market.
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Historical trends point toward competitive margins, with a narrow away victory and a 1-1 stalemate among the lead metrics.
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- Home lift for the hosts: Gençlerbirliği score an average of 1.43 goals per home match compared with 0.78 away, underlining how Eryaman Stadium changes their attacking output.
- Sustained pressure from Trabzonspor: Trabzonspor attempt an average of 16.44 shots per game and score every 48 minutes, illustrating why they often grow stronger as matches progress.
- Second-half influence: Both teams record higher goal averages after the interval, with Gençlerbirliği and Trabzonspor each producing more goals in the second half than the first across the season.
Offensive Volume: Average Goals per Game
Trabzonspor’s assertive approach has led to a significantly higher scoring frequency compared to the more conservative hosts.
The hosts average exactly one goal per game, though their efficiency notably improves when playing at home.
A goal every 48 minutes highlights the visitors’ ability to consistently apply pressure and find the net.
Defensive Stability: Season Goals Conceded
Both backlines have remained relatively sturdy, though Trabzonspor boast the superior defensive metrics across the campaign.
Conceding 1.31 goals per game, Genclerbirligi rarely collapse but struggle to keep clean sheets.
With exactly one goal conceded per game, the visitors anchor their title challenge on a highly disciplined defence.
Team news first, pressure close behind
Gençlerbirliği and Trabzonspor bring the first phase of the 2025–26 Süper Lig season to a close on Monday evening at Eryaman Stadium, a fixture framed by very different winter ambitions. The hosts sit 13th, keen to put daylight between themselves and the relegation places before the pause. Trabzonspor arrive third, intent on staying within touching distance of Galatasaray as the league takes a breath.
The likely line-ups set the early tone. Gençlerbirliği are expected to start with Velho in goal, a back four of Pereira, Goutas, Žužek and Kelven, and a midfield pairing of Dele-Bashiru and Koita. Ahead of them, Gürpüz, Metehan Mimaroğlu and Tongya support Mimaroğlu again as the highest attacker, an intriguing double use of the same surname that hints at fluidity rather than fixed positions.
Trabzonspor’s probable XI reads as Onana; Eskihellaç, Batagov, Saatcı and Tufan across the defence; Jabol-Folcarelli and Muçi in midfield; with Zubkov, Bouchouari and Olaigbe working behind Felipe Augusto. On paper, it suggests balance and width, with several players comfortable receiving between the lines.
This is where the story begins: a home side looking for control through structure and effort, and an away side that has spent much of the season finding solutions in possession and tempo.
Team News and Likely Set-Ups
Gençlerbirliği’s shape points towards compactness first. The back four has logged heavy minutes this season, with Žužek and Goutas both ever-present, and that continuity matters for a side that concedes just over a goal per match. Dele-Bashiru and Koita as a double pivot hints at a screen rather than a springboard, tasked with protecting central zones and releasing the ball early to the three behind the striker.
Those three are key. Gürpüz leads the team for assists, and his presence on the right suggests Gençlerbirliği will look to progress play wide before attacking the box. Tongya offers energy from the opposite side, while Metehan Mimaroğlu’s role is more elastic, drifting into pockets rather than pinning centre-backs. The repeat of Mimaroğlu’s name in the forward line underlines that expectation: movement over muscle.
Trabzonspor’s set-up looks more assertive. Batagov and Saatcı form a centre-back pairing that has anchored a defence conceding only 16 goals all season. The full-backs, Eskihellaç and Tufan, are likely to advance, especially with Jabol-Folcarelli sitting deeper to recycle possession. Muçi’s inclusion alongside him suggests a midfield capable of stepping forward quickly once the first line is beaten.
Ahead of them, Zubkov and Olaigbe stretch the pitch, while Bouchouari operates in the half-spaces. Felipe Augusto leads the line with clear support; he is not isolated here, but part of a five-man attacking structure when Trabzonspor settle in possession.
How the Match Could Be Played
Given the table positions and recent patterns, the early phases are likely to be cautious rather than chaotic. Gençlerbirliği at home tend to start with restraint, drawing opponents onto them before choosing moments to press. With an average possession figure just above 40 percent, they are comfortable without the ball, focusing instead on denying central access.
That points to a low to mid-block, with Dele-Bashiru and Koita narrowing the space between the lines. The trigger to step out will likely be a sideways pass into Trabzonspor’s full-backs, particularly if the receiving player has limited support. Gürpüz and Tongya can then jump aggressively, trying to force hurried deliveries rather than controlled entries into the box.
Trabzonspor, by contrast, have shown patience in build-up. Their average possession sits in the mid-50s, and their shot volume is among the highest in the league. Expect Batagov to step forward with the ball when possible, drawing a midfielder out and creating space for Bouchouari to receive between Gençlerbirliği’s lines. Once that happens, the away side’s wide players become dangerous, attacking the gaps left by a shifting back four.
Transitions could be decisive. Gençlerbirliği’s best moments this season have come when they break quickly, particularly at Eryaman Stadium, where their scoring rate is notably higher than away from home. Mimaroğlu’s movement is central here, pulling defenders wide to open lanes for late runners. If Gürpüz can find him early, the hosts can turn defensive moments into genuine threats.
For Trabzonspor, defensive transitions have generally been secure, but away from home they do concede more than at their own ground. That places emphasis on Jabol-Folcarelli’s positioning; if he is bypassed, Batagov and Saatcı may be forced into uncomfortable wide duels.
Set-pieces hover as a subplot. Neither side racks up huge corner counts, but fouls are frequent, and both teams earn a steady number of free-kicks. In a tight game, delivery and second balls could tilt momentum without warning.
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The Numbers That Support the Story
The underlying figures reinforce these tactical expectations. Gençlerbirliği average just over one goal per match across the season, but that rises to 1.43 at home. That matters because it shows they are more willing, or more able, to commit bodies forward in familiar surroundings, even while maintaining a compact base.
Their concession rate of 1.31 goals per game aligns with a team that rarely collapses but can be worn down. They keep clean sheets in fewer than one in five matches overall, so sustained pressure eventually tells.
Trabzonspor’s numbers paint a different picture. They score an average of 1.88 goals per match and generate over 16 shots per game, a volume that reflects their ability to pin opponents back. Importantly, they score every 48 minutes on average, suggesting that even if the first half is cagey, their rhythm tends to assert itself over time.
Defensively, Trabzonspor concede exactly one goal per match on average, with a stronger record at home than away. That slight drop-off on the road is relevant against a Gençlerbirliği side that scores more frequently at Eryaman Stadium than anywhere else.
Both teams show a tendency for matches to open up after the break. Gençlerbirliği score more in the second half than the first, while Trabzonspor’s second-half goal average is higher than their first. It hints at a contest that may grow in intensity rather than settle early.
Key “Moments” to Watch
The first swing moment could come down the flanks. If Eskihellaç and Tufan are allowed to advance unchecked, Trabzonspor can overload wide areas and pull Gençlerbirliği’s defensive line apart. Conversely, if Gürpüz and Tongya track diligently and spring forward on turnovers, the hosts can expose the space behind those advancing full-backs.
Another moment to watch is the duel between Mimaroğlu and Batagov. Mimaroğlu’s tendency to drift will test Batagov’s decision-making: follow and leave space, or hold and risk allowing the attacker time to turn. Small choices, big consequences.
Discipline also matters. Both sides commit a fair number of fouls, and repeated stoppages can break rhythm. In a match where control is contested, the team that manages those moments calmly may find the edge.
What could go wrong with this read? Football rarely follows the script. An early goal can flip the tactical balance entirely, forcing Gençlerbirliği to chase or allowing Trabzonspor to sit deeper than usual. Fine margins at set-pieces, a deflection, or a moment of individual quality can override patterns built over 90 minutes. That uncertainty is part of the appeal.
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Trabzonspor to Win
Trabzonspor enter this fixture as significant favorites despite being the visiting side, a status justified by their superior league position and statistical dominance throughout the 2025–26 campaign. Currently sitting third in the Süper Lig, the visitors have amassed 35 points from 16 matches, more than double the total of 13th-placed Gençlerbirliği. This 20-point gulf reflects a massive disparity in efficiency; Trabzonspor average 1.88 goals per match and score every 48 minutes, whereas Gençlerbirliği struggle with consistency, having lost nine of their 16 league outings so far.
The visitors’ away form is particularly formidable, recording five wins and just one defeat on the road this season. They possess an assertive attacking structure that generates over 16 shots per game, the highest volume in the division, which will likely overwhelm a Gençlerbirliği backline that keeps clean sheets in fewer than one in five matches. While the hosts show an improved scoring rate at Eryaman Stadium, averaging 1.43 goals per home game, they remain defensively vulnerable, conceding 1.31 goals per match on average. Trabzonspor’s defensive unit, led by Batagov and Saatcı, has allowed just 16 goals all season, providing a sturdy foundation to withstand Gençlerbirliği’s transitions.
Historical context further supports an away victory. Trabzonspor have won all of the last three league encounters between these two clubs and were victorious in the most recent cup meeting. The psychological edge is reinforced by Gençlerbirliği’s inability to defeat Trabzonspor at home in over five years. With the visitors highly motivated to stay within touching distance of the league leaders before the winter break, their superior quality in possession and finishing—evidenced by their 10 wins compared to the hosts’ four—should see them secure all three points.
What could go wrong The primary risk to this selection lies in Gençlerbirliği’s relative resilience at home, where they have managed to find the net more frequently than on their travels. Additionally, Trabzonspor will be missing their joint-top scorer Paul Onuachu due to international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, which could potentially blunt their clinical edge in the final third. If the hosts can maintain a compact low block and exploit the spaces behind Trabzonspor’s advancing full-backs through the movement of Metehan Mimaroğlu, they may find a way to snatch an unexpected result.
Correct score lean
1-2 Trabzonspor Win
A 1-2 victory for the visitors is the most probable outcome based on the scoring trends of both teams. Trabzonspor average nearly two goals per game and have scored at least twice in 80% of their last ten league fixtures. Gençlerbirliği’s improved home form, scoring 1.43 goals per match at Eryaman Stadium, suggests they are highly likely to breach a Trabzonspor defense that is slightly more generous on the road than at home. However, the visitors’ superior depth and attacking volume—averaging 16 shots per match—should eventually see them outscore their mid-table opponents in a competitive second half.
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