Trabzonspor vs Konyaspor: Süper Lig Preview & Prediction (November 29, 2025)

On Saturday, November 29th at 6:00 PM, Papara Park in Trabzon becomes the backdrop for another chapter in one of Turkish football’s most reliably entertaining encounters. Trabzonspor welcome Konyaspor for Süper Lig Week 14, and if the numbers from their shared history tell us anything, it’s that this fixture rarely disappoints those who turn up expecting goals, drama, and a proper contest.

Trabzonspor vs Konyaspor Head to Head: Recent Form and Last 10 Meetings

The recent history between these two reads like a script that refuses to follow any pattern. Ten meetings. Six Trabzonspor wins. Two draws. Two Konyaspor victories. But the scorelines? Absolute chaos.

September’s 3-2 thriller was pure box-office football – the kind that has you on your feet from first whistle to last. But look at that July 2020 scoreline in Konya: 4-3 to the home side in a seven-goal bonanza. These two don’t do boring 0-0s when they meet; they come to entertain.

All-Time Records & Milestones

Since 2004, these sides have faced off 42 times across all competitions, and the overall picture heavily favours the maroon and blue of Trabzonspor. The Black Sea giants have won 19, with Konyaspor claiming 10 victories and 13 matches ending level. Goals? Trabzonspor 61, Konyaspor 49 – an average of 2.62 per game. That’s the kind of stat that makes you lean forward in your seat.

The most common scoreline in this fixture’s history is the 2-1 – it’s appeared seven times and perfectly captures the knife-edge nature of these contests. One goal either way. Tension from start to finish. Both teams have scored in 55% of their historical meetings, while over 2.5 goals has landed in exactly half of all encounters. When Trabzonspor and Konyaspor collide, you know what you’re getting: proper Turkish football played at full throttle.

Some players just seem to love this fixture. Simon Banza’s already written his name into the recent history books with that brace in September’s 3-2 thriller, while Trezeguet grabbed a goal in the April 2024 meeting that ended 3-1 to Trabzonspor in Konya. Edin Višća’s been a constant menace in this matchup over the years, and Paul Onuachu will be desperate to add his name to the list. For Konyaspor, Adil Demirbağ scored in September’s reverse fixture, and Mehmet Umut Nayir’s predatory instincts have caused Trabzonspor problems before.

Trabzonspor’s home dominance in this head-to-head is the real story. Five straight wins at Papara Park against Konyaspor. You have to go back to 2020 to find a Konyaspor win on this ground – the fortress on the Black Sea coast where visiting sides know they’re in for a battle before they even step on the pitch.

Top Players to Watch in Trabzonspor vs Konyaspor

Paul Onuachu has been the story of Trabzonspor’s season so far. The towering Nigerian striker made his permanent move from Southampton in the summer and has been in sensational form, consistently finding the net and becoming the focal point of everything dangerous Trabzonspor create. His highlight reel this campaign has gone viral more than once – remember that thunderous 25-yard volley against Adana Demirspor? Or the audacious bicycle kick against Samsunspor that Turkish football Twitter dubbed “The Owerri Overhead”? The man’s got a knack for the spectacular, but it’s his bread-and-butter finishing that’s kept Trabzonspor flying high. His presence alone changes the game, and Konyaspor’s backline will need to be at their absolute best to contain him.

Edin Višća’s creativity from the flanks has been crucial for Trabzonspor all season – his goal in September’s 3-2 win over Konyaspor set the tone early, and he’s been a constant threat ever since. Okay Yokuşlu anchors the midfield with intelligence and composure, while Felipe Augusto da Silva has chipped in with important goals to support the attack.

For Konyaspor, Mehmet Umut Nayir has been their main goal threat, proving he’s still got the instinct to hurt teams when given half a chance. Danijel Aleksić and Enis Bardhi offer creativity and flair in the final third, while Alassane Ndao‘s ability to arrive late in the box has caused problems for defenses all season. Adil Demirbağ‘s knack for grabbing important goals – he scored in the September reverse fixture – makes him a genuine threat from set-pieces.

The midfield battle will be absolutely crucial. Turkish football is won and lost in the middle of the park, and this fixture is no exception. Trabzonspor need to control possession and tempo; Konyaspor need to disrupt and break with purpose. Whoever wins that tactical chess match usually walks away with the three points.

Trabzonspor vs Konyaspor Key Trends and Statistics

Let’s talk numbers that matter. In their last four head-to-head meetings, the total corners have stayed under 10.5 – a sign that these two don’t create chaos from set-pieces but rather do their damage through open play. Both managers clearly set up to limit the opposition’s chances from dead balls.

The average of 2.62 goals per game in this fixture historically suggests we’re looking at matches that typically deliver. Over 2.5 goals has hit in 50% of all meetings between these sides – essentially a coin flip, but one that suggests goals are always on the menu.

Trabzonspor’s home record in this matchup is formidable. They’ve won the last five meetings at Papara Park, and you have to go back to 2020 to find a Konyaspor win on this ground. That kind of psychological edge matters, especially in a league as competitive as the Süper Lig.

Both teams scoring? It’s happened in 55% of all their encounters. Neither side tends to shut up shop completely, which means even when one team takes the lead, the other usually finds a response. It’s one of the reasons this fixture consistently delivers entertainment.

Key Battles to Watch

The striker duel will be box office. Whoever leads the line for Trabzonspor will be going up against a Konyaspor defence that has historically struggled at Papara Park, while Konyaspor’s centre-forward will be testing a Trabzonspor backline that’s been breached plenty of times in this fixture – remember that 4-3 in 2020?

Out wide is where space gets created in this matchup. Both teams like to stretch play and exploit the flanks, which means full-backs and wingers will be crucial. Trabzonspor’s ability to deliver quality crosses versus Konyaspor’s capacity to defend their box could well decide this one.

The central midfield battle deserves its own tactical breakdown. Turkish football is built on midfield dominance, and in a fixture where both sides average over 2.5 goals combined, whoever controls the middle third controls the game. Expect plenty of duels, tactical fouls, and moments of individual brilliance when one player beats his marker.

Trabzonspor vs Konyaspor Prediction: Most Likely Outcome

History heavily favours Trabzonspor at home. Five straight wins at Papara Park against Konyaspor. An overall head-to-head record of 19-10-13 in their favour. The home crowd, the venue, the psychological edge – it all points toward the hosts.

But Konyaspor have shown they can score here. That 2-1 in April 2023 proved they’re not tourists when they visit the Black Sea coast. With 55% of matches seeing both teams score historically, backing Konyaspor to at least find the net isn’t foolish. If Mehmet Umut Nayir or Danijel Aleksić can find space in the final third, they’ve got the quality to punish any lapses.

Trabzonspor’s defensive organisation has been excellent, and their attacking options – whether it’s Paul Onuachu’s physical presence, Edin Višća’s creativity, or Felipe Augusto’s finishing – give them multiple ways to hurt opponents. They don’t need to score four to win – two will do just fine.

The most common scoreline is 2-1, and given Trabzonspor’s home dominance combined with Konyaspor’s ability to occasionally bite back, that feels like where the smart money lands. If Trabzonspor’s forwards can find their rhythm and Konyaspor’s attackers grab a late consolation, we’re looking at a familiar scoreline.

If the old patterns hold, we’re probably looking at 2-1 Trabzonspor – a tight, competitive match decided by the hosts’ quality and home advantage, but one where Konyaspor make them work for every blade of grass and grab a consolation to keep things interesting until the death.