Trabzonspor had an unsuccessful last season, finishing only 7th in the championship and missing out on European competition, but the club still has big ambitions for this year. The squad has not undergone any major changes this summer, with several new promising players being bought.
Kocaelispor has not played in the top division for 17 years, so there are no special expectations from the league newcomer, the team's main goal for now is to maintain their place in the Super League.
Although Trabzonspor has noticeably lost out to other top Turkish clubs in the last couple of years, it still has every chance of winning the match against Kocaelispor, the home factor and a higher level of play make them the favorites.
