Trabzonspor – Beşiktaş: Preview
We have the predictions for the Trabzonspor and Beşiktaş match in the 8th round of the 2026/27 Turkish championship.
In the 8th round of the Turkish Super League the "Black Sea and Istanbul derby" will be played. Trabzonspor is in good spirits after its success in Europe. Beşiktaş in October also only wins.
Key points
Trabzonspor
1. Thomas Rias has a 100 % record at Trabzonspor
The German specialist took over the "bordo-azules" in mid-September and led three matches. In all Trabzonspor encounters they won: Galatasaray 4:0, Samsunspor 3:0 and last Thursday in the Conference League, Hoffenheim 4:2. The Turks not only won, they also scored at least three goals. In European cups they only achieved the second home win in the last 14 matches since 2019. In the league with 13 points they are in fifth place, just three points behind the leader.
2. Trabzonspor’s greenhouse keeps growing and Mohamed Salah has set a record
Last week the owners lost two key players. In the last round of the championship Melih Kabasakaly was dismissed, who will not be able to play due to disqualification. In addition, on Thursday, Paul Onuachu, in ten minutes against Hoffenheim, scored and was injured. The forward in the greenhouse joined Ruslan Malinovski, Arseny Batagov and Oky Yokushlu. The losses are significant, but the club’s potential allows them to be compensated. In midfield the exit of Fabinho and the recently recovered Tim Jabl-Folkerelli is expected. At the tip of the attack is Franquiline Ju, who has stood out in the European cup and should get an opportunity in the league. And the achievement of Mohamed Salah cannot be overlooked: in the match against KUPS he scored and assisted, becoming the third player in history with such figures in a single Champions, Europa or Conference match. The Egyptian is the team’s leader, with eight goals and four assists.
3. Trabzonspor has not lost at home against Beşiktaş and with the new coach they only win
Trabzonspor is in excellent form, with the Galatasaray rout and the team’s efficiency under Thomas Rias is the best proof. Under the German’s direction the club scores at least three goals per match, without conceding in the Finland game. In addition, the home team has not lost against the Eagles in five matches, winning once and drawing four. Now the owners seem a balanced collective: the new summer players have integrated, the new coach brought ideas that have been adopted and executed on the field.
Beşiktaş
1. Beşiktaş in excellent form
The Eagles achieved six wins in the last seven matches of the season. The team started confidently in the Europa League, beating teams from the five best European championships: Marseille 4:1 and Hoffenheim 3:2. In the last round of the Super League they beat Kocaelispor 2:1. Thanks to the recent successes, Beşiktaş with 15 points is in second place in the Turkish league and has good potential to advance if they do not reduce their pace.
2. In European cups, the Eagles lost to the team captain
In the game against Hoffenheim, Beşiktaş’s leader and captain Orkun Keciy suffered an ankle injury. Soon he will not be able to help the team, as will Václav Černý and Milot Rashica. The Turkish will probably replace Fábio Miretti at the start. The Italian adapted quickly to the team and receives stable playing practice. A change in the attack’s tip is also expected. Dusan Vlahovic did not play last week due to stomach problems, but he should recover for the league match. Therefore, Oh Yeon Gyoo, who played in Germany, will return to the bench. Rydwan Yilmaz, Tiago Jallo and Salih Okkan are also expected to return at the start. Vincenzo Italiano is likely preparing some additional surprise.
3. Beşiktaş’s attack is the key to their success
The Eagles under Vincenzo Italiano’s direction not only improved the discipline of play and defense, but also the attack. On average in this league, Beşiktaş scores more than two goals, and in the last seven matches of the season the team consistently scored at least two. Overall, against Trabzonspor they have played well, with only two defeats in the last ten encounters, with three wins and five draws. Considering Beşiktaş’s form, they can still count on the points earned.
Approximate lineups
4-2-3-1-4-1-2-4
Ohanana 19
Eschella 15
Savich 27
Nwaiwu 20
Pina 6
Fabinho 26
Jabol 70
Saviolo 7
Mucchi 10
Salah 9
Ju 1
Nuel 62
Murillo 35
Jallo 53
Topcu 33
Yilmaz 6
Okkan 29
Fakili 21
Miretti 15
Olaitan 19
Trossard 28
Vlahovic
Trend betting
Four of the last five matches of the teams at Trabzonspor’s ground ended in a draw. draw – X for 3.81.
Both teams scored in the last five direct encounters of Trabzonspor and Beşiktaş.
OZ — yes for 1.60.
Prediction
Trabzonspor vs Beşiktaş 19.10.2026 21:00
The teams have had intense matches lately. They are successful in the Super League, approaching the leadership positions. In addition, last Thursday they achieved home victories in European cups, which dramatically increased their chances of reaching the playoffs. The key to the recent successes was the coaching change and active work in the transfer market, making the rivals very similar. Their squads include world‑famous players, as well as future legionnaires, not forgetting the high‑level local footballers. Both teams play bright attacking football, score a lot — on average more than two goals per game.
When it comes to direct encounters, they recently share more points than they win against each other. I think the teams will also play productively this time, but will not decide the stronger side.
Prediction: 2-2
