Trabzonspor 4 - 0 FT Kayserispor

Trabzonspor's Title Ambitions on Full Display: Kayserispor Dismantled 4-0

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Trabzonspor's clinical demolition of Kayserispor reinforces their place among the Süper Lig's elite, while the visitors' winless run deepens their relegation crisis.

Early Dominance Tells the Story

Trabzonspor seized control from the opening whistle, establishing the intensity that would define this contest. The 12th-minute breakthrough—O. Yokuslu finishing a P. Onuachu assist—set the tone for a one-sided affair. Kayserispor never recovered from that psychological blow. The balance of the match shifted irreversibly toward the home side, with Trabzonspor's possession and movement suffocating any counterplay.

Second-Half Rout: The Upset Factor Never Materialised

The second half became a shooting gallery. Felipe Augusto's 53rd-minute finish—courtesy of C. Inao Oulai's precision pass—extended the lead to 2-0. Three minutes later, S. Savic's assist found O. Zubkov for the third. Kayserispor's resistance evaporated entirely. Trabzonspor's 25 shots (12 on target) versus Kayserispor's 17 (7 on target) illustrated the gulf in class. André Onana's seven saves, meanwhile, proved unnecessary for the outcome—a 90th-minute penalty conversion from Onuachu merely sealed the arithmetic.

A Statement in the Title Race

This wasn't a thriller; it was a coronation. With 42 combined shots and 19 on target, the intensity was undeniable, yet Kayserispor never posed a genuine threat. Trabzonspor's 85% pass accuracy and 52% possession dominance reflected a team executing its game plan with ruthless precision. For Trabzonspor, now second on 17 points from eight matches, this statement victory inches them closer to the summit. For Kayserispor, winless across eight games with a -12 goal difference, the championship dream has become a survival fight.

Trabzon’s charge meets Kayseri’s survival scrap

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Trabzonspor are pushing to stay in the top pack while Kayserispor fight to stop the slide towards the bottom, turning this into a tense early-season checkpoint.

The Setup

On 3 October 2025, Trabzonspor host Kayserispor at the stadium in a Süper Lig clash where ambition and anxiety share the same pitch. The table tells the story: Trabzonspor sit 3rd after 14 games, just one defeat and a +13 goal difference; Kayserispor are 16th after 15 matches, with only two wins and a worrying -17.

The home side look built for a sustained push: 25 scored, 12 conceded, and a "WWDDW" run that screams consistency. Their Form is that of a side who know how to manage games, even when they’re not sparkling. Kayserispor, by contrast, are volatile. "DWLLW" captures a team that can raise their level in flashes but struggle to maintain Balance, especially at the back where 32 goals conceded exposes structural problems.

The Stakes are clear. Trabzonspor need to keep pace with the very top and avoid dropping cheap points at home. Kayserispor desperately need something from these tricky away days to ease growing pressure and avoid being dragged deeper into the scrap below.

Key Battle

This game tilts around a clean-cut duel: Trabzonspor’s penalty-box giant Paul Onuachu against Kayserispor’s creative heartbeat László Bénes. Onuachu shapes the hosts’ attacking Balance – his presence demands crosses, second balls and constant territory around the box, forcing Kayserispor’s defence to defend facing their own goal.

For the visitors, László Bénes is the outlet and the brain. When he gets touches between the lines, Kayserispor suddenly look like a coherent side, able to break pressure and string together meaningful counters. The match-up isn’t man-to-man; it’s Trabzonspor’s siege of the area versus Kayserispor’s hope that Bénes can launch enough transitions to keep them alive. The Stars on both sides frame the tempo and the territory.

Our Prediction

Expect Trabzonspor to take command early: long spells of possession, wide overloads and a steady stream of deliveries towards Onuachu. Kayserispor will drop deep, try to compress the central lanes and rely on Bénes to spark fast breaks whenever they escape.

Over 90 minutes, the home side’s structure and confidence should wear down a fragile defence. Kayserispor have enough chaos to nick a goal, but not enough control to silence Trabzonspor’s attack for long. We see the game opening up after the first breakthrough, with the hosts managing the tempo and closing it out professionally. Predicted scoreline: Trabzonspor 3-1 Kayserispor.