TRABZON (Interstat) — Trabzonspor will host Besiktas on Saturday at Trabzonspor Kadir Özcan Tesisleri in a Turkish Super Lig matchup that features two clubs with similar overall records and different recent paths.

Trabzonspor enters 3-2-1 across all competitions. The home side most recently defeated Galatasaray 4-0, a result powered by full 90-minute performances from Chibuike Nwaiwu, Wagner Pina and Fabinho. Trabzonspor has scored 13 goals and conceded five this season. Earlier results include a 1-1 draw at Kasimpasa, a 2-1 home win over Basaksehir, a 2-1 loss at Amed Sportif, a 5-0 home win over Genclerbirligi SK and a 1-0 loss at Konyaspor. Trabzonspor’s three wins have come against Basaksehir, Genclerbirligi SK and Galatasaray, while its two defeats came at Konyaspor and Amed Sportif.

Besiktas is 4-2 across all competitions. The visitors most recently lost 3-2 at Amed Sportif. Before that, Besiktas beat Erzurumspor 3-0, won 2-1 at Fenerbahce, routed Corum 6-2, lost 1-0 at Alanyaspor and opened with a 1-0 home win over Eyupspor. Besiktas has scored 14 goals and conceded seven. The club’s two defeats have come by one-goal margins, while its four wins include a six-goal outburst against Corum and a three-goal shutout of Erzurumspor.

The home side will lean on its recent attacking display. Trabzonspor’s 4-0 win over Galatasaray was its most complete result of the season and matched its largest margin of victory. Nwaiwu, Pina and Fabinho all went the full match, providing stability through the middle and along the back line. Trabzonspor will need similar control against a Besiktas side that has shown the ability to score in bunches. The match also offers Trabzonspor a chance to build momentum after a strong home performance.

Besiktas will aim to recover from its road loss at Amed Sportif and return to the form that produced three straight wins. The visitors have been productive in front of goal, with 14 goals in six matches, but they have also conceded in four of their six outings. Trabzonspor has been tighter defensively, allowing five goals, and will look to use home advantage at Trabzonspor Kadir Özcan Tesisleri. Both clubs are scheduled to continue league play in the coming weeks, making Saturday’s result important for early positioning in the table.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Besiktas 2, Trabzonspor 1. Interstat’s ELO system projects Trabzonspor with a 97.1 percent probability to win.