Fatih Karagumruk vs Trabzonspor prediction and betting tips - May 8, 2024
In the Turkish Cup semi-final on May 8, 2024, there will be the second leg match between Fatih Karagumruk and Trabzonspor. Both teams are aiming to advance to the decisive round, but the hosts need to compensate for their 2-3 away loss, while the guests can play for a draw.
Key statistics and trends:
- In the last four matches at Fatih Karagumruk's field, both teams scored.
- Trabzonspor has not left a match without scoring in 5 away games, with only one goal conceded against Alanyaspor.
- Fatih Karagumruk has conceded in each of their last 10 matches, while Trabzonspor has done so in 9 matches.
- Fatih Karagumruk SC wins the first half in 36% of matches, while Trabzonspor does so in 42% of matches.
Fatih Karagumruk - Form analysis: Cannot focus solely on the cup
The "Black and Reds" have ambitions, but this season has been challenging for them. They haven't secured a spot in the Super Lig for next season yet. They managed to win a couple of crucial matches recently, increasing their lead over the relegation zone. In the cup, they eliminated Galatasaray in the quarter-finals, even winning away. However, they lost in Trabzon with a close score of 1-2.
Trabzonspor - Form analysis: Back in the leading group
After winning the championship in 2022, Trabzonspor naturally declined this season. Nobody can catch up with Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. However, under Avdji's guidance, they've managed to distance themselves from all other teams, including Besiktas. They won't lose their third place, so they can focus on the cup. They've already eliminated four opponents, including Istanbul Basaksehir in the quarter-finals, and they won at home in the semi-finals, albeit narrowly.
Fatih Karagumruk: Team news
No major squad issues.
Trabzonspor: Team news
Destan was sent off in the first leg. Turkmen is dealing with a muscular injury.
Fatih Karagumruk vs Trabzonspor: Possible starting lineups:
Fatih Karagumruk (possible lineup): Sirigu - Merjan, Chekkerini, Biraski, Veseli - Feguli, Roden, Esserik, Mendes, Mor - Yalcin
Trabzonspor (possible lineup): Chakir - Elmalı, Denswil, Mendy, Menye - Funtas, Ozdemir, Bardi, Pepe, Viska - Onuachu
Previous matches:
The 3-2 result in the first leg was Trabzonspor's third victory in their last four meetings, with one draw.
Free prediction for the Fatih Karagumruk vs Trabzonspor match on May 8:
Both teams are scoring and conceding frequently. While we might not see another 5-goal thriller like in the first leg, let's go with "over 2.5 goals" (odds - 1.727).
