Trabzonspor Pursues Winning Streak in Samsunspor Away Match
The claret-blues aim to end their away win drought in the match to be played at Samsun New 19 May Stadium.
Seeking to climb up the Süper Lig standings, Trabzonspor aims both to break its away match streak and protect its player on the yellow card limit ahead of the Samsunspor match.
Match Details and Referee
Referee Oğuzhan Çakır will officiate the match starting at 16.00 at Samsun New 19 May Stadium.
Having collected 10 points in the first 6 weeks of the Süper Lig to sit in 7th place, the claret-blues do not want to drop points against their opponent who is in 16th place with 4 points.
Search for a Streak and Standings
Entering the league break caused by international matches with high morale after a 4-0 victory against Galatasaray, Trabzonspor will win back-to-back games for the first time this season if they defeat Samsunspor.
Away Match Drought
Having won all 3 home matches played in the Süper Lig, Trabzonspor will try to end its 153-day away win drought on the road.
Drawing with Kasımpaşa in the first week away from home, the claret-blue team suffered defeats in their away matches against Amed Sportif Faaliyetler and TÜMOSAN Konyaspor.
Status of Injured Players
Trabzonspor has injuries to Ruslan Malinovskyi, Umut Nayir, Okay Yokuşlu, and young goalkeeper Onuralp Çevikkan.
The coaching staff will decide whether Batagov and Folcarelli, whose treatments have been completed and who have joined team training, will be in the squad.
Chibuike Nwaiwu on Yellow Card Limit
Nigerian player Chibuike Nwaiwu, who has 3 yellow cards for Trabzonspor, will be suspended for next week's league match against Beşiktaş at Papara Park if he receives a card in the Samsunspor match.