Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Trabzonspor at 77% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor encounter.
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Match Analysis
Trabzonspor host Samsunspor at Papara Park in Süper Lig, Regular Season - 24. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 7 March 2027 at 12:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Süper Lig games this season, Trabzonspor have gone 6W 1D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.90 PPG return. Last five: W L W W W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Trabzonspor, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Papara Park, Trabzonspor have gone 7W 2D 1L this season (10 games, 2.30 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Samsunspor stand at 2W 1D 7L from 10 Süper Lig matches — 0.70 PPG. Last five: L L L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 2.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.20 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Samsunspor, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Samsunspor's away record: 3W 1D 6L from 10 road trips in Süper Lig this season (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game.
Trabzonspor carry the stronger recent momentum — 1.20 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.90 vs 0.70. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 7 previous meetings, Trabzonspor have won 3, Samsunspor 2, with 2 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 7 meetings have averaged 3.1 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 10 Oct 2026, ended 3–0 with Trabzonspor winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.1 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Trabzonspor in-play tendencies (42 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (home games).
Samsunspor in-play tendencies (42 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 54% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Trabzonspor 62% versus Samsunspor 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Trabzonspor 57% | Samsunspor 55%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Trabzonspor 2.59 xG and Samsunspor 0.73 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Trabzonspor attack 1.418 / defence 0.714 | Samsunspor attack 0.872 / defence 1.160. League average goals — home 1.573 / away 1.172. Trabzonspor carry an above-average attack strength of 1.418 — their λ of 2.59 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Trabzonspor's defence rating of 0.714 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 42 Trabzonspor games / 42 Samsunspor games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Trabzonspor 77% | Draw 14% | Samsunspor 8%. Fair-value odds: Trabzonspor 1.30 | Draw 7.14 | Samsunspor 12.50. The model has a clear lean to Trabzonspor (77%) — a 69pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 64% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 3.32. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 64% — the 3.32 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Trabzonspor are the pick at 77% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
Poisson projects 3.32 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 64% probability — strong conviction, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.1 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 48%. Form rates are neutral: Trabzonspor 50% | Samsunspor 50%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor | Competition: Süper Lig, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Papara Park • Kick-off: Sunday 7 Mar 2027, 12:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Trabzonspor 77% | Draw 14% | Samsunspor 8% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 64% | BTTS 48% | xG Trabzonspor 2.59 / Samsunspor 0.73 • Poisson strength factors: Trabzonspor attack 1.418 / def 0.714 | Samsunspor attack 0.872 / def 1.160 | league avg home 1.573 / away 1.172 • Poisson stance: Trabzonspor (77%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.59
Trabzonspor xG
Expected Goals
0.73
Samsunspor xG
48%
BTTS
84%
Over 1.5
64%
Over 2.5
42%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor kick off?
Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 on Sunday 7 March 2027 at Papara Park.
Where is Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor being played?
The match is being played at Papara Park.
What competition is Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor part of?
Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the Süper Lig (Turkey).
Who is favourite to win Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor?
Our statistical model gives Trabzonspor a 77% chance of winning, Samsunspor a 8% chance, and a 14% chance of a draw — making Trabzonspor the favourite.
Will both teams score in Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Trabzonspor and Samsunspor will score (BTTS).
Will Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 64%.
What is the head-to-head record between Trabzonspor and Samsunspor?
Record (7 meetings): Trabzonspor 3W | Draws 2 | Samsunspor 2W.
What form are Trabzonspor and Samsunspor in?
Trabzonspor (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-L-W-W-W. Samsunspor (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 2.20 | L5 L-L-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Trabzonspor's attacking strength (1.42x league average) is weighed against Samsunspor's defensive record (1.16x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 2.59. The same calculation in reverse, Samsunspor's attack versus Trabzonspor's defence, projects 0.73 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 42/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 2-0, at 12.1%. Close behind: 3-0 (10.5%), 2-1 (8.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Trabzonspor Win
77%
1.29
14%
6.91
8%
12.12
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
12.1%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 0
10.5%
Home win
1 – 0
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.59
Trabzonspor xG
Total xG
3.32
0.73
Samsunspor xG
1.29
77%
Home win
6.91
14%
Draw
12.12
8%
Away win
Goals Markets
84%
Over 1.5
1.19
16%
Under 1.5
6.25
64%
Over 2.5
1.56
36%
Under 2.5
2.78
42%
Over 3.5
2.38
58%
Under 3.5
1.72
24%
Over 4.5
4.17
76%
Under 4.5
1.32
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.09
52%
BTTS No
1.92
Clean Sheet
48%
2.08
8%
13.29
Win to Nil
37%
2.69
1%
161.09
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 1 | 9.4 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 12.1 | 8.9 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 10.5 | 7.6 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 6.8 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.1%.
How many goals are Trabzonspor and Samsunspor expected to score?
The model projects 2.59 expected goals for Trabzonspor and 0.73 for Samsunspor, a combined total of 3.32.
How confident is the prediction model for Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 77%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Trabzonspor's recent record stands at 25W 10D 7L from 42 games, a 2.02 PPG return, with W-L-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Trabzonspor is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Samsunspor, meanwhile, have gone 14W 13D 15L across 42 games — 1.31 PPG, with L-L-L-L-L in their last five. The sample for Samsunspor is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Trabzonspor by 0.71 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Samsunspor heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Trabzonspor have managed 13W 6D 2L from 21 games — 2.14 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Samsunspor's away record stands at 7W 5D 9L across 21 trips, a 1.24 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Trabzonspor come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Trabzonspor are averaging 1.88 goals scored and 1.05 conceded per game recently; Samsunspor are on 1.26 scored and 1.52 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Trabzonspor have seen both teams score in 62% of their recent games.
Last 42 Results — Süper Lig
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Trabzonspor
Blended
Samsunspor
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Trabzonspor and Samsunspor in coming into this match?
Trabzonspor have gone 25W 10D 7L in their last 42 games (2.02 PPG), while Samsunspor have gone 14W 13D 15L in their last 42 (1.31 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Trabzonspor at home or Samsunspor away?
Trabzonspor's home record (2.14 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Trabzonspor at home: 2.14 PPG; Samsunspor away: 1.24 PPG.
Have Trabzonspor or Samsunspor been keeping clean sheets recently?
Trabzonspor have kept a clean sheet in 31% of their recent games, Samsunspor in 24%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Trabzonspor and Samsunspor runs to 7 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to January 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Süper Lig. The two were last together as recently as 10 October 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
Trabzonspor go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 7 Feb 2026, when Trabzonspor won 0-3 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Trabzonspor's record when hosting Samsunspor specifically: 1W 2D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
3
Trabzonspor
2
Draws
2
Samsunspor
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Trabzonspor and Samsunspor?
From 7 meetings on record, Trabzonspor have won 3, Samsunspor have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Trabzonspor and Samsunspor last play each other?
They last met on 10 October 2026, when Samsunspor 0-3 Trabzonspor.
Who has won more matches between Trabzonspor and Samsunspor?
Trabzonspor have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Trabzonspor are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Samsunspor are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Trabzonspor 57%, Samsunspor 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 52% (Trabzonspor) and 52% (Samsunspor).
On the defensive side: Trabzonspor keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Trabzonspor home games / Samsunspor away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Trabzonspor play Samsunspor?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 57% of Trabzonspor's games and 62% of Samsunspor's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 52% of Trabzonspor's recent games and 52% of Samsunspor's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Trabzonspor and Samsunspor tend to score early?
Trabzonspor have had a goal before half-time in 81% of their recent matches, Samsunspor in 81% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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