Trabzonspor's Away Performance: Analysis Before Galatasaray Match
Trabzonspor, competing in the Super League this season, is 16 points behind leader Galatasaray as of week 22. The match against Galatasaray is of great importance for the Black Sea team. In particular, the fact that Trabzonspor will play this match after a period of 212 days in which they could not win away from home could increase the team's motivation.
Longing for Victory on the Away Field
Trabzonspor has not won an away game since May 18, 2024. The Claret-Blues, who last defeated RAMS Başakşehir 37-1 in Istanbul in the 0th week of last season, have not experienced the joy of 3 points away from home since then. This situation shows that the team is going through a difficult period psychologically.
Away Matches This Season
Trabzonspor could only collect 7 points in 4 away games played in the Super League this season. Details of these games are as follows:
- NetGlobal Sivasspor: 0-0 Draw
- ikas Eyüpspor: 0-0 Draw
- Gaziantep FK: 0-0 Draw
- Atakaş Hatayspor: 1-1 Draw
- Goztepe: 1-2 Loss
- Caykur Rizespor: 1-3 Loss
- Corendon Alanyaspor: 1-2 Defeat
The Claret-Blues have only won 21 of the 4 points they could have won in these matches, leaving them with an average of 0,57 points. This situation shows that Trabzonspor's away record is quite bad.
Luck and Motivation Against Galatasaray
If Trabzonspor wins against Galatasaray, they will have ended their 212-day longing for an away win. This will not only affect their place in the points table but also the team's psychology. A win against a tough opponent like Galatasaray will also be a great source of morale for the fans.
Away Matches with Three Different Managers
Trabzonspor has had 7 different managers in the 3 league matches they have played away this season. First, under Abdullah Avcı, Net Global drew 0-0 with Sivasspor. Later, with İhsan Derelioğlu temporarily taking charge of the team, there was a goalless draw against Eyüpspor. Finally, with Şenol Güneş, who was appointed as the team manager for the 5th time, 5 away matches were played. They drew 2 of these matches and lost 3. Under Güneş, they drew 0-0 with Gaziantep FK and 1-1 with Atakaş Hatayspor, while losing 2-1 to Göztepe and Corendon Alanyaspor, and 3-1 to Çaykur Rizespor.
Trabzonspor's Situation in the League
As of today, Trabzonspor has 16 points in the league. They are trying to hold on to the league by getting 12 points from their home matches. The Black Sea team, who are just ahead of the relegation zone, will enter a much more difficult period if they lose to Galatasaray. Therefore, the result that Trabzonspor will get against Galatasaray will directly affect their performance in the second half of the league.
Fan Support and Expectations
Trabzonspor fans expect the team to perform well against Galatasaray. Fan support will increase the motivation of the players and change the atmosphere of the match. If Trabzonspor wins, this result could be a turning point for the whole season.
As a result
Trabzonspor will face an important test against Galatasaray, both psychologically and strategically. Putting an end to the winlessness experienced on the away field will be a big step for the team's future. This match is not only a struggle for points, but also an opportunity to test Trabzonspor's character and endurance.
