Preview: Başakşehir hosts a dangerous Trabzonspor on a chilly November evening
İstanbul Başakşehir return to Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu on 24 November with all the familiarity of a team trying to turn a season of mixed results into momentum. The hosts sit 12th after 12 rounds, a record that reads three wins, four draws and five defeats, and a slender goal difference that reflects both attacking flashes and defensive uncertainty. Their recent run has been jagged: a heavy 4-0 victory at Antalyaspor and a tight 1-0 win over Kocaelispor bookend a 2-1 reverse at Gençlerbirliği, which leaves questions over consistency for the home side in front of their 17,156 strong stadium.
Trabzonspor, by contrast, arrive as one of the championship contenders, placed third with 25 points from 12 games. Their form is steady and impressive: only a single loss in the league so far and a string of wins that includes comfortable home scorelines and resilient away performances. Statistically they edge Başakşehir on both ends of the pitch — more goals scored, fewer conceded, and a higher shots and shots-on-target profile — facts that suggest the visitors have the firepower and structure to unsettle the hosts in Istanbul.
Key trends and what they mean for the betting markets
Recent direct meetings add weight to Trabzonspor’s case. A 3-0 victory earlier in the season remains fresh in the memory and underlines the tactical mismatch that can occur when Trabzonspor are sharp. While bookmakers have the market relatively open — with Başakşehir at 2.52 and Trabzonspor at 2.74 — the balance of form, defensive solidity and attacking efficiency points to an away side that can impose itself, especially given Başakşehir’s tendency towards inconsistent results at home.
From a goals perspective the data paints a controlled picture rather than an all-out goalfest. Başakşehir have seen around 41.7% of their matches go over 2.5, while Trabzonspor’s fixtures have tended to produce fewer high-scoring encounters. Both teams have registered a respectable number of clean sheets, hinting that games here can be tight and decided by fine margins.
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Betting suggestion: Based on form, head-to-head history and the visitors’ superior goal and defensive numbers, the single best pick for the 1X2 market is Trabzonspor to win (Away) at the available price of 2.74. Consider a conservative stake and manage your bankroll to reflect the competitive odds and Istanbul’s home atmosphere.