Amed vs Trabzonspor
Amed snatch dramatic home win
Trabzonspor's early lead undone by Amed's late fightback
Trabzonspor looked set for victory after Mohamed Salah's early goal, but Amed rallied with Y. Sor equalising in stoppage time before G. Orban sealed a 2-1 win at the death. Despite Fipster's low-confidence prediction favouring an away win, Amed defied expectations with a thrilling comeback on home soil.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with an intriguing clash as Trabzonspor face off against newly promoted Amed. Both teams are eager to set the tone early, with Trabzonspor looking to build on last season's strong finish and Amed aiming to make a solid impression in their first top-flight campaign.
Key insights
- M
Mohamed Salah
Trabzonspor
A high-profile arrival expected to add creativity and goals to Trabzonspor’s attack.
Süper Lig 26/27Signed as a free agent this summer.
- G
G. Orban
Amed
On loan to bolster Amed’s defensive options in their first top-flight season.
Süper Lig 26/27Joined on loan this summer.
The context
This match marks the first competitive fixture for both sides this season. Trabzonspor, having finished third in the Süper Lig last term, bring a wealth of experience and quality to the pitch. Meanwhile, Amed step up to this level for the first time, hoping to prove their mettle against established opposition. Summer signings have added fresh faces to both squads, with Trabzonspor bolstered by the arrivals of Mohamed Salah, U. Nayir, and S. Akaydin, while Amed have strengthened their ranks with G. Gül, G. Orban on loan, and S. Ballet.
Key facts
- 1.Amed are newly promoted and have no prior match history this season.
- 2.Trabzonspor finished 3rd in the Süper Lig last season with 69 points from 34 games.
- 3.Trabzonspor have a significantly better goal difference (+22) than Amed.
- 4.Trabzonspor's points-per-game last season (2.03) far exceeds Amed's current 0.00.
- 5.Trabzonspor have strengthened their squad with the arrivals of Mohamed Salah, U. Nayir, and S. Akaydin.
- 6.Amed have added G. Gül, G. Orban (loan), and S. Ballet to their squad this summer.
- 7.The predicted full-time scoreline is 2-1 in favour of Trabzonspor.
- 8.The match is the third round of the regular season.
Analysis
Trabzonspor's superior goal difference and points tally from last season underline their quality, which is expected to translate into a competitive edge here. The newcomers Amed, despite their enthusiasm and new signings, face a tough challenge adapting to the higher level. The predicted 2-1 scoreline reflects a closely contested match, with Trabzonspor's experience likely to tip the balance. The low confidence in this prediction stems from the limited head-to-head history and the natural unpredictability of season openers.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Amed
Away — Trabzonspor
Prediction
Expect Trabzonspor to clinch a 2-1 victory, leveraging their stronger squad and recent acquisitions. Amed will likely put up a spirited fight, scoring once, but ultimately fall short against the visitors' quality and depth.
The verdict
While the season opener always carries an element of unpredictability, the scales tip slightly in favour of Trabzonspor. Amed's debut at this level promises excitement, but Trabzonspor's experience and summer reinforcements should see them through to a narrow win.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Salah
Assist: Muçi
Saviolo
Lopes Cabral
Yellow Card
Nwaiwu
Yellow Card
Diagne
Missed Penalty · Assist: Diagne
Sor
Sor
Fabinho
Bates
Gül
Muçi
Lopes Cabral
Ballet
Yellow Card
Diagne
Meraş
Yellow Card
Soyalp
Yellow Card
Orban
Yellow Card
Krasniqi
Yellow Card
Orban
Assist: Yeşil
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Galatasaray | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 7 |  Başakşehir | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 8 |  Trabzonspor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 9 |  Samsunspor | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Gaziantep FK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 |  Amed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Beşiktaş | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Match Statistics
Amed
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4D. BatesD
- 5L. DellovaD
- 7E. KrasniqiD
- 10S. BalletM
- 11Y. SorM
- 17U. MeraşD
- 18G. GülM
- 22R. RavelosonM
- 40A. LafontG
- 45M. DiagneF
- 91D. SabiaM
Substitutes
- 3M. AcerD
- 6C. ÜstündagM
- 8F. SoyalpM
- 21M. YeşilD
- 27B. BozanG
- 33A. CisseD
- 47K. DemirtaşD
- 74M. KhalilM
- 93R. LutinM
- 99G. OrbanF
Trabzonspor
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6FabinhoM
- 7E. MuçiM
- 10Mohamed SalahM
- 15S. SavićD
- 19M. EskihellaçD
- 24A. OnanaG
- 27C. NwaiwuD
- 30P. OnuachuF
- 55S. Lopes CabralD
- 57M. KabasakalM
- 70N. SavioloM
Substitutes
- 1A. YıldırımG
- 4S. AkaydinD
- 11O. TufanM
- 14U. NayirF
- 20Wagner PinaD
- 25O. ÇevikkanG
- 39C. ÖzkacarD
- 58A. ŞimşirM
- 77M. MimaroğluF
Amed
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alban Lafont(C) | G | 98 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dia Saba | M | 98 | 7.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Yira Collins Sor | M | 50 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 2/2 |
| Ermal Krasniqi | D | 98 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1/3 |
| David Robert Bates | D | 61 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gökhan Gül | M | 61 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Lumbardh Dellova | D | 98 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Umut Meraş | D | 98 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samuel Ballet | M | 98 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2/4 |
| Rayan Raveloson | M | 98 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Mbaye Diagne | F | 79 | 5.3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Cem Üstündag | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohamed Khalil | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miraç Acer | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kahraman Demirtaş | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Burak Bozan | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rayan Lutin | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mehmet Yeşil | D | 37 | 8.0 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Amadou Cissé | D | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gift Orban | F | 48 | 6.6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Furkan Soyalp | M | 37 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Trabzonspor
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Onana | G | 98 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohamed Salah | M | 98 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1/3 |
| Fabinho | M | 59 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stefan Savić(C) | D | 98 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paul Onuachu | F | 98 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Melih Kabasakal | M | 98 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Ernest Muçi | M | 71 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1/2 |
| Noah Saviolo | M | 34 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sidny Lopes Cabral | D | 71 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Mustafa Eskihellaç | D | 98 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/3 |
| Chibuike Nwaiwu | D | 98 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Onuralp Çevikkan | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmet Doğan Yıldırım | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samet Akaydın | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cenk Özkaçar | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Umut Nayir | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ozan Tufan | M | 39 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Aral Şimşir | M | 64 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/5 |
| Metehan Mimaroğlu | F | 27 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wagner Pina | D | 27 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |