Six-Pointer in the Title Race: Göztepe vs Trabzonspor

Must Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. Third-placed Trabzonspor's visit to fourth-placed Göztepe is a winner-takes-all battle where the gap between title contention and mid-table drift is decided in 90 minutes.

The Setup

Trabzonspor sits five points clear of Göztepe in the title race, yet both teams know a defeat here could prove fatal to their championship ambitions. The balance is razor-thin: Trabzonspor's nine wins against Göztepe's seven, but Göztepe's defensive record (7 goals conceded in 14 games) rivals any top-four side. The stakes couldn't be higher—this is a certified six-pointer where three points separates contention from regret. Göztepe's recent form (one loss in five) suggests they're ready to pounce on any slip.

Key Battle

Juan Santos da Silva vs Paul Onuachu—the goalscorers who define their teams' season. Santos da Silva has netted four in five matches (7.5 average rating), orchestrating Göztepe's attacking rhythm. Onuachu mirrors that form with four goals of his own, but operates in a Trabzonspor side built for possession control. Whoever dominates the transition—quick counter or patient build—wins the midfield war.

Our Prediction

Göztepe absorbs early Trabzonspor pressure, strikes via Santos da Silva's pace on the break. Trabzonspor equalises through Ernest Muçi's incision into the box. A 1-1 draw feels inevitable—both defences too organised, both attacks too potent. Draw (1-1) that leaves the title race wide open.