Trabzonspor v Göztepe: European places in focus with third hosting sixth | OneFootball

Trabzonspor host Göztepe in the Süper Lig on Saturday, 2 May 2026, in Trabzon, with European positions at stake as the hosts sit third and the visitors sixth.

Trabzonspor claimed a 2-1 win away at Göztepe in December and return home looking to firm up their top three standing. The visitors arrive in the top six and within touch of the European spots after a steady spring.

Form points both ways. Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray in early April but followed up with draws against Alanyaspor and Başakşehir before losing at Konyaspor. Göztepe are unbeaten in three league games, drawing at Kocaelispor and against Kasımpaşa before a 2-0 victory over Antalyaspor.

Fatih Tekke is without Edin Visca, Stefan Savic, Okay Yokuslu and Arsenii Batagov through injury, trimming Trabzonspor's options across midfield and defence.

Routes to goal could hinge on contrasting profiles. Trabzonspor average 1.9 goals per game, keep 55% of the ball and cross frequently with 25.81% accuracy, while 20 of their goals have been headers. League top scorer Paul Onuachu leads with 22. Göztepe have kept 16 clean sheets, conceded just 27 and play with 38% possession, so their compact shape may look to frustrate and spring through Juan, who has 10 league goals, with service from Amin Cherni.

A win would take Trabzonspor to 68 points and could tighten their grip on Europa League qualification. Göztepe would move to 54 points with victory and could climb into the top five in their push for European football.