Trabzonspor — Antalyaspor : Match Preview and Prediction for August 24,2025

Early Season Momentum

Trabzonspor has commenced their season with an impressive run of two victories in two league matches. The team has accumulated a perfect six points, notably achieving this without conceding a single goal. This reflects a pragmatic and highly confident start under the guidance of coach Fatih Tekke.

Recent Match Analysis

Their most recent fixture, an away game against Kasımpaşa, concluded with a decisive 1-0 win. The lone goal was netted by new recruit Felipe Augusto, who made a significant impact in his debut start for the club. Statistical analysis of that match (xG 1.15 for Trabzonspor versus 0.20 for their opponent) strongly affirms that their victory was well-deserved and not a matter of chance.

Squad Update and Attacking Focus

Ahead of the crucial clash against Antalyaspor, there’s positive news regarding player availability. Oleksandr Zubkov, who had been sidelined due to illness, is expected to return to the starting lineup. His previous substitute appearance played a vital role in creating a pivotal scoring opportunity. In the offensive line, the positions of Paul Onuachu and Kazim Olaigbe remain unchallenged, underscoring the strong cohesion and confidence within the attacking unit.

Antalyaspor’s Fortunate Start

Antalyaspor has also kicked off their campaign with two victories, though their journey has arguably been more precarious. Emre Belözoğlu’s squad secured two narrow wins: a 2-1 triumph over Kasımpaşa and a 1-0 win against Gençlerbirliği. However, in their most recent fixture, they were outperformed on expected goals (xG 0.64 versus 1.11 for their opponent), suggesting that fortune played a part in their result.

Key Striker Injury Doubt

A significant concern for the visiting team is the potential absence of their pivotal striker, Nikola Storm. The Belgian forward has been instrumental, scoring the winning goals in both opening matches. His participation in the upcoming game is now in doubt due to an injury, and his absence would undoubtedly deliver a severe blow to Antalyaspor’s attacking prowess.

Historical Struggles at Trabzon

Historically, an away fixture at Trabzon has proven to be a formidable challenge for Antalyaspor. The team has failed to secure a victory at Trabzonspor’s home stadium for an extended period of eight consecutive seasons, enduring six defeats and two draws. Their most recent visit to Papara Park ended in a devastating 0-5 loss, highlighting the difficulty they face at this venue.