Match outlook: Trabzonspor ready to assert at Medical Park Stadyumu
Trabzonspor arrives at the Medical Park Stadyumu with the kind of momentum that suggests this Turkish Cup group clash will be settled in the home side’s favor. Across their recent run, Trabzonspor have shown attacking verve: a 6-1 demolition of İstanbulspor and two narrow wins either side of a draw with Antalyaspor underline a team that creates chances in volume. The raw numbers back that eye test — higher averages for total shots and dangerous attacks, and a home venue that can hold over 41,000 supporters, all factors that tilt the scales towards the hosts. The draw in their last Super Lig outing saw Arseniy Batagov earn the match’s best player rating, a reminder that quality individuals can still influence big domestic cup nights.
Fethiyespor, meanwhile, come into this fixture with mixed signals. Their last result was an eye-catching 4-1 victory in the 2. Lig, a morale-boosting performance, but in the group stage they sit sixth with just one point from two matches and have struggled to exert the same attacking threat reflected in their lower shots and dangerous attacks averages. Their defensive record includes several clean sheets in other contexts, but the gulf in overall attacking metrics against a top-flight opponent visiting Trabzon suggests they will be on the back foot for long spells.
Tactical expectations and key factors
Expect Trabzonspor to dominate possession and territory, pressing high and forcing the tempo. Their corner averages and fouls per game indicate an aggressive approach that aims to unsettle opponents inside the box. Fethiyespor will likely adopt a compact, counter-attacking game plan, hoping to exploit any transition moments. However, the statistical edge in shots inside dangerous areas and a superior attacking output makes it hard to foresee the away side keeping a clean sheet over 90 minutes.
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Prediction and betting suggestion
Given the balance of form, attacking metrics and home advantage, the confident call here is a Trabzonspor victory. Backing the 1X2 market with a straight home win looks the most logical single-market play: Trabzonspor to win. Keep stakes measured — cup football throws up surprises — but the data supports the hosts as clear favorites.
