19.10.2026 13:30
In the 8th week of the Super Lig, Trabzonspor and Beşiktaş will face off at Papara Park. Ahead of the giant match, which will start at 20:00, the probable starting elevens of both teams have been announced. In the clash that closely concerns the title race, the missing players and the coaches' choices are drawing attention.
In the closing match of the 8th week of the Trendyol Super Lig, Trabzonspor will host Besiktas at home. The match, which will start at 20:00 at Papara Park, will be refereed by Cihan Aydın. The clash will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 1. Both teams will take the field aiming to continue their recent upturn and secure an important victory in the title race.
A CRITICAL 90 MINUTES IN THE TITLE RACE
Besiktas collected 15 points by winning 5 and losing 2 of their 7 matches in the Super Lig. After the international break, the Black and Whites defeated Kocaelispor 2-1 in the league and Hoffenheim 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League. Trabzonspor, meanwhile, reached 13 points with 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in 7 matches. The Burgundy and Blues aim to close the points gap by beating Besiktas in front of their fans.
PROBABLE STARTING LINEUPS FOR TRABZONSPOR-BESIKTAS
Trabzonspor: Onana, Pina, Nwaiwu, Savic, Mustafa, Ozan, Fabinho, Salah, Muçi, Saviolo, Franculino.
Besiktas: Nübel, Murillo, Agbadou, Djalo, Rıdvan, Salih, İlhan, Miretti, Olaitan, Trossard, Vlahovic.
TWO KEY ABSENCES FOR BESIKTAS
In the Black and Whites, captain Orkun Kökçü, who was injured in the Hoffenheim match, and Milot Rashica, whose treatment is ongoing, are not expected to play in the away match against Trabzonspor. Besiktas head coach Vincenzo Italiano's choices, especially in midfield and attack, are eagerly awaited.
ABSENCES CAUSE CONCERN AT TRABZONSPOR
The hosts have injuries to Malinovskyi, Batagov, Okay Yokuşlu, Onuachu and young goalkeeper Onuralap Çevikkan. Melih Kabasakal, who received a red card in the Samsunspor match, will also be unable to play against Besiktas due to suspension.
THREE WINS OUT OF THREE WITH THOMAS REIS
Trabzonspor have won all three official matches they have played under head coach Thomas Reis. With the German coach, the Burgundy and Blues defeated Galatasaray 4-0 and Samsunspor 3-0 in the Super Lig, and KuPS Kuopio 4-2 in the UEFA Conference League. The Black Sea side want to extend their winning streak to four matches by beating Besiktas.
VLAHOVIC RETURNS TO THE PITCH
Besiktas expect Dusan Vlahovic to play again in the Trabzonspor match. The Serbian striker, who was not in the squad for the Hoffenheim match due to a stomach illness, trained with the team in the last session. Vlahovic, who has scored 6 goals in 8 matches this season, is expected to start in the first XI if head coach Vincenzo Italiano gives him the nod.
A TOUGH SCHEDULE AWAITS BESIKTAS
The Black and Whites will face Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League after the Trabzonspor match. Besiktas will then meet Istanbul Basaksehir in the Super Lig. For Besiktas, who are entering a busy match calendar across three competitions, the away trip to Trabzonspor will be a critical test.