Trabzonspor vs Hatayspor Prediction 12.02.2024

• Competition: Super Lig
• Date: 12th February 2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UTC / 15:00 CET
• Venue: Papara Park

Two seasons ago, Trabzonspor clinched the Turkish championship title after a dry spell of nearly 40 years, but they have struggled to maintain consistent performance. Currently, they sit in 5th place in the league with 39 points, a stark contrast to the 24 points more held by leading clubs Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. This doesn’t necessarily indicate poor performance, as these Istanbul-based clubs are often the top contenders for the title, leaving few opportunities for other clubs to compete. However, Trabzonspor’s current form is cause for concern, with the team losing their last four league matches with a disappointing goal difference of 3:1. A hard-fought victory in the Genclerbriliga cup’s 1/8 finals brought some reprieve, but the club’s aspirations are far greater. They need to accrue points in the league swiftly to retain a spot in the top four.

Conversely, many had anticipated that Hatayspor would struggle to maintain its position in the league at the onset of the championship, predicting a fight for survival and possibly even relegation. However, they have so far managed to surpass everyone’s expectations. Their progress, marked by two successive wins, has enabled them to climb the league table and move away from the danger zone. These victories are particularly significant as they were against direct competitors, which suggests they could perform even better when playing against a favored opponent on the road.

Trabzonspor vs Hatayspor pick: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

Despite their current struggles, the home team remains the favorite to win this match. However, Hatayspor will still seize this opportunity to score new points. Their strong form, coupled with their victory in the season’s first match where they won 3:2, bolsters their confidence. This game, one of the most thrilling in the Super League so far, saw Hatayspor overcome a two-goal deficit in just 25 minutes of the second half. Trabzonspor’s defense has been particularly weak in recent weeks, unable to protect their goal. With a high likelihood of numerous goals being scored, betting on both teams to score (BTTS) seems the most logical choice. The odds are also quite attractive.