Trabzonspor vs Beşiktaş: Süper Lig Preview, Team News and Prediction

Trabzonspor welcome Besiktas to Papara Park with both clubs sitting inside the top five of the Süper Lig table. It is the game that closes out matchday eight, and the in-form hosts face a Beşiktaş side coming off a European win. Follow Trabzonspor vs Beşiktaş live on Score808 for the score, lineups and stats.

Trabzonspor vs Beşiktaş: Kick-Off Time and Venue

• Competition: Turkish Süper Lig 2026/27, Matchday 8
• Date: Monday, 19 October 2026
• Kick-off: 20:00 Kenya time (EAT), also 20:00 in Turkey, 19:00 CEST, 18:00 BST, 17:00 UTC
• Venue: Papara Park, Trabzon, Turkey

League Table Before the Match

Trabzonspor are looking to extend their winning streak to four games in all competitions. A win would lift them level on points with Beşiktaş, while a Beşiktaş win would extend their gap in the top-four race.

Trabzonspor: Form and Team News

Trabzonspor have been strong going forward. They have scored 16 goals in their last five competitive games. Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu scored his first goal of the season in the 3-0 win at Samsunspor and is expected to start again. The defence has been less secure. Trabzonspor have conceded to Drogheda and Konyaspor recently.

On team news, striker Paul Onuachu is expected to miss the game after leaving the pitch injured against KuPS, which leaves Nwaiwu as the only Nigerian in the likely line-up. Ernest Muçi is expected to link the attack from the central position behind Franculino. Another preview lists Onana in goal, Eskikellac, Savić, Nwaiwu and Wagner Pina in defence, Fabinho and Kabasakal in midfield, and Saviolo, Muçi and Salah behind Djou. Check the confirmed lineup.

Beşiktaş: Form and Team News

Beşiktaş are in excellent form. They have won six of their last seven matches, and they have scored two or more goals in each of their last seven matches. The latest was a European victory. They won 2-1 at Hoffenheim in the Europa League on Thursday, and you can see the Oh Hyeon-gyu goal highlight. Beşiktaş scored three times in the final half-hour of their Europa League game against Hoffenheim on Thursday.

The defence has shown some weakness too. Beşiktaş have let in goals against Hoffenheim and Amedspor. Fabio Miretti is expected to step into the Beşiktaş midfield on Monday. Wilfred Ndidi could be asked to contest the space around Muçi, and Nwaiwu must handle the physical presence of Vlahović, or of Oh if Vlahović misses out. One preview lists Nübel, Ouattara, Topçu, Agbadou, Murillo, Özcan, Fakili, Kökçü, Olayinka, Černý and Vlahović.

Head-to-Head Record

The fixture is very balanced. In their last 10 competitive meetings, Trabzonspor have won two to Beşiktaş's three, with five draws. In the most recent league clash in May, Oleksandr Zubkov and Ernest Muçi scored to give Trabzonspor a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Goals are common. Four of the last five meetings produced over 2.5 goals.

Key Players to Watch

• Ernest Muçi (Trabzonspor): the creative link and a scorer in the last league meeting.
• Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor): a defender in form who faces the toughest test of his season.
• Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş): the midfield enforcer.
• Vlahović (Beşiktaş): the physical striker who will test Trabzonspor's back line.
• Oh Hyeon-gyu (Beşiktaş): the scorer in Thursday's European win and the alternative up front.

Trabzonspor vs Beşiktaş Prediction

Previews are split, with most expecting goals at both ends:

• Afrik-Foot predicts Trabzonspor 2-1 Beşiktaş.
• Tips.gg predicts a tight, high-tempo game that edges in Beşiktaş's favour, with both teams to score the safer bet.
• Ratingbet gives Trabzonspor 36%, a draw 25% and Beşiktaş 39%, and expects at least three goals.
• Mighty Tips calls Trabzonspor an absolute wagon at Papara Park right now.

Our view: This looks like a very even game between two in-form attacking sides with leaky defences. Expect goals at both ends, with a 2-2 draw the single likeliest scoreline and a narrow win for either side close behind. This is a forecast, not a guarantee.

How to Follow Trabzonspor vs Beşiktaş Live

Open the Trabzonspor vs Beşiktaş match page on Score808 for live updates, lineups and stats. You can also visit the Turkish Süper Lig hub for the full table and fixtures, and the Trabzonspor team page. For more Turkish football, see the Fenerbahçe vs Alanyaspor highlight. For more weekend football, read our Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao preview and Brentford vs Liverpool preview. Check your local broadcaster for the TV channel.

FAQ

What time is Trabzonspor vs Beşiktaş in Kenya?
Kick-off is 20:00 EAT on Monday 19 October 2026, which is 17:00 UTC.

Where is the match being played?
At Papara Park in Trabzon, Turkey.

Where do the teams sit in the Süper Lig table?
Beşiktaş are 2nd with 15 points. Trabzonspor are 5th with 13 points.

What is the head-to-head record?
In their last 10 competitive meetings, Beşiktaş have won three, Trabzonspor two and five were drawn.

Who is injured for Trabzonspor?
Paul Onuachu is expected to miss out. Check the confirmed lineup before kick-off.

Who is favourite to win?
There is no clear favourite. Previews are split and many expect goals.