Trabzonspor vs Gençlerbirliği

Trabzonspor host Genclerbirligi at Papara Park on September 6, a fixture with early weight for both. Trabzonspor sit fourth in the Super Lig, while Genclerbirligi, only recently saved from relegation, have surged to the top of the table with their best start in 24 years. Form has swung differently for each side. Trabzonspor crashed out of Europa League qualifying to Ferencvaros, losing 1-0 then 4-0, before steadying with a 2-1 league win over Basaksehir and a 1-1 draw at Kasimpasa. Genclerbirligi, guided by Metin Diyadin, opened with wins over Fenerbahce and Goztepe before drawing 1-1 with Erzurumspor. New forward Sekou Koita has already found the net, while goalkeeper Irfan Egribayat leads the league in saves. Trabzonspor counter with loan keeper Andre Onana and top scorer Paul Onuachu. Trabzonspor lead the head-to-head 13-5, with no draws in their last seven meetings. Momentum favors the visitors, but Trabzonspor's home record and squad depth should just about see them through. Our prediction: 2-1