- Samsunspor have won two of the last three meetings between the sides, all of which were Super Lig matches Trabzonspor have won ten, drawn four and lost three of their 17 home Super Lig 2024/2025 games Samsunspor have won eight, drawn four and lost five of their 17 away Super Lig 2024/2025 fixtures
Black Sea derby a game for the neutral
Samsunspor are the form side heading into Sunday’s Super Lig clash at Trabzonspor, where a tightly fought battle is expected in a game that has plenty of local pride at stake.
The Black Sea rivals are both in good shape, although Trabzonspor need to maintain their momentum if they are to climb higher than seventh in the Super Lig 2024/2025 after collecting 47 points from 34 games so far.
Fatih Tekke took over at Şenol Güneş Stadium on 11th March 2025 and has struggled to get the balance right with just one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five games.
They have lost consecutive matches to Galatasaray, but can still rely on Simon Banza to be a threat in the box with 19 goals in 29 Super Lig 2024/2025 games.
Samsunspor have been in the top three since Thomas Reis took over on 1st July 2024 and have a three-game winning streak going into this.
The visitors have won their last two home games and beat Bodrum FK 2-1 away in their last trip.
Marius Mouandilmadji has been their top scorer this season with nine goals in 32 games, but Landry Dimata has been the clinical finisher in their current five-game run, scoring four of their six goals.
This Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor preview highlights the impressive form of both sides and the excitement surrounding the derby.
Visitors can cause an upset
Samsunspor have a good record against Trabzonspor, winning two of the three meetings in the Turkish Super Liga, but they have failed to win in their three most recent trips to the Şenol Güneş Stadyumu.
Samsunspor have been solid on the road all season with eight wins, four draws and only five losses in 17 away games. The visitors have scored 21 goals in 17 away fixtures so it is clear they are efficient rather than prolific.
Trabzonspor are +116 favorites for this game, but Samsunspor are +264 underdogs and the draw is +274, which seems very high. Regarding our Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor prediction, this clash of styles between a structured, patient team and a deep-lying, more pragmatic team could lead to a tense match. There is certainly enough in Samsunspor’s recent record to suggest they can cause a surprise, but we are going to back the hosts here because of the home field advantage and their greater goal threat.
For those interested in making a wager, the Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor betting tips focus on the home side's superior scoring record as a key factor.
In summary, the Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor prediction leans towards an intense, close-fought Black Sea derby, with the hosts having a slight edge.
