Trabzonspor 2-2 Samsunspor – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Trabzonspor at 48%, yet other data sources diverge — this Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Trabzonspor host Samsunspor at Papara Park in Süper Lig, Regular Season - 37. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday 25 May 2025 at 17:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Süper Lig games this season, Trabzonspor have gone 4W 3D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.50 PPG return. Last five: W W D L D. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
At home at Papara Park, Trabzonspor have gone 7W 1D 2L this season (10 games, 2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.20 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Papara Park. Their home PPG of 2.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.50 — Trabzonspor are significantly better at Papara Park than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Samsunspor stand at 4W 2D 4L from 10 Süper Lig matches — 1.40 PPG. Last five: L L W W W. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
Samsunspor's away record: 3W 4D 3L from 10 road trips in Süper Lig this season (1.30 PPG). Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.50 PPG (Trabzonspor) versus 1.40 (Samsunspor). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 3 previous meetings, Trabzonspor have won 1, Samsunspor 2, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 3 meetings have averaged 3.3 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 4 Jan 2025, ended 1–2 with Samsunspor winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.3 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 (72 games, 36 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 74% of the time; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
Samsunspor in-play tendencies (72 games, 36 at away): they score before half-time in 69% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 72% of the time; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Trabzonspor 57% versus Samsunspor 47%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Trabzonspor 56% | Samsunspor 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Trabzonspor 1.59 xG and Samsunspor 1.13 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 1.162 / defence 1.023 | Samsunspor attack 0.879 / defence 0.852. League average goals — home 1.602 / away 1.257. Data: 72 Trabzonspor games / 72 Samsunspor games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Trabzonspor 48% | Draw 25% | Samsunspor 27%. Fair-value odds: Trabzonspor 2.08 | Draw 4.00 | Samsunspor 3.70. Trabzonspor hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 51% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.72. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 51%/49% — the total xG of 2.72 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% 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 48% — moderate model lean. With a 25% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Trabzonspor offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 2.72 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 51% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by H2H averaging 3.3 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. This conflicts with form data: Trabzonspor 40% | Samsunspor 30% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor | Competition: Süper Lig, Regular Season - 37 | Venue: Papara Park • Kick-off: Sunday 25 May 2025, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Trabzonspor 48% | Draw 25% | Samsunspor 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 51% | BTTS 54% | xG Trabzonspor 1.59 / Samsunspor 1.13 • Poisson strength factors: Trabzonspor attack 1.162 / def 1.023 | Samsunspor attack 0.879 / def 0.852 | league avg home 1.602 / away 1.257 • Poisson stance: Trabzonspor (48%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.59
Trabzonspor xG
Expected Goals
1.13
Samsunspor xG
54%
BTTS
76%
Over 1.5
51%
Over 2.5
29%
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 kicked off at 17:00 on Sunday 25 May 2025 at Papara Park.
What was the final score in Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor?
Trabzonspor 2 - 2 Samsunspor.
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 - 37 fixture in the Süper Lig (Turkey).
Who is favourite to win Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor?
Our statistical model gives Trabzonspor a 48% chance of winning, Samsunspor a 27% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Trabzonspor the favourite.
Will both teams score in Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor?
Our model estimates a 54% 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 51%.
What is the head-to-head record between Trabzonspor and Samsunspor?
Record (3 meetings): Trabzonspor 1W | Draws 0 | Samsunspor 2W.
What form are Trabzonspor and Samsunspor in?
Trabzonspor (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-W-D-L-D. Samsunspor (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Trabzonspor's attacking strength (1.16x league average) is weighed against Samsunspor's defensive record (0.85x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.59. The same calculation in reverse, Samsunspor's attack versus Trabzonspor's defence, projects 1.13 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 72/72 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.4%), 1-0 (8.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Trabzonspor Win
48%
2.10
25%
3.95
27%
3.71
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.9%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.5%
Home win
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.59
Trabzonspor xG
Total xG
2.72
1.13
Samsunspor xG
2.10
48%
Home win
3.95
25%
Draw
3.71
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
51%
Over 2.5
1.96
49%
Under 2.5
2.04
29%
Over 3.5
3.45
71%
Under 3.5
1.41
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.85
46%
BTTS No
2.18
Clean Sheet
32%
3.10
20%
4.88
Win to Nil
15%
6.49
6%
18.11
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 10.5 | 11.9 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
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 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.4%.
How many goals are Trabzonspor and Samsunspor expected to score?
The model projects 1.59 expected goals for Trabzonspor and 1.13 for Samsunspor, a combined total of 2.72.
How confident is the prediction model for Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Trabzonspor's recent record stands at 33W 15D 24L from 72 games, a 1.58 PPG return, with W-W-D-L-D in the last five.
Samsunspor, meanwhile, have gone 29W 16D 27L across 72 games — 1.43 PPG, with L-L-W-W-W in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Trabzonspor on 1.58 PPG, Samsunspor on 1.43. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Trabzonspor have managed 22W 5D 9L from 36 games — 1.97 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Samsunspor's away record stands at 9W 9D 18L across 36 trips, a 1.00 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.43 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Samsunspor's season.
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 1.69 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per game recently; Samsunspor are on 1.29 scored and 1.25 conceded.
Last 72 Results — Süper Lig
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Trabzonspor
Current Season
Samsunspor
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Trabzonspor and Samsunspor in coming into this match?
Trabzonspor have gone 33W 15D 24L in their last 72 games (1.58 PPG), while Samsunspor have gone 29W 16D 27L in their last 72 (1.43 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Trabzonspor at home or Samsunspor away?
Trabzonspor's home record (1.97 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Trabzonspor at home: 1.97 PPG; Samsunspor away: 1.00 PPG.
Have Trabzonspor or Samsunspor been keeping clean sheets recently?
Trabzonspor have kept a clean sheet in 32% of their recent games, Samsunspor in 29%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Trabzonspor and Samsunspor runs to 6 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to January 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Süper Lig. They last met on 7 February 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
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 6 Meetings
2
Trabzonspor
2
Draws
2
Samsunspor
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Trabzonspor and Samsunspor?
From 6 meetings on record, Trabzonspor have won 2, Samsunspor have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Trabzonspor and Samsunspor last play each other?
They last met on 7 February 2026, when Samsunspor 0-3 Trabzonspor.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Trabzonspor are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 39% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Samsunspor are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Trabzonspor 56%, Samsunspor 47% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 61% (Trabzonspor) and 47% (Samsunspor).
On the defensive side: Trabzonspor keep a clean sheet in 36% of their matches; Samsunspor in 39%.
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?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 56% of Trabzonspor's recent matches and 47% of Samsunspor's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Trabzonspor vs Samsunspor usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 61% of Trabzonspor's recent games and 47% 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 75% of their recent matches, Samsunspor in 69% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Trabzonspor and Samsunspor share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Papara Park, Regular Season - 37, as Trabzonspor and Samsunspor drew 2-2 in the Süper Lig. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Trabzonspor 1.59 xG and Samsunspor 1.13 xG, a combined 2.72. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Samsunspor outscored their 1.13 projection by 0.9. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Trabzonspor attack 1.16 / defence 1.02 against Samsunspor attack 0.88 / defence 0.85, drawn from 72/72 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Trabzonspor 48% | Draw 25% | Samsunspor 27%, with Trabzonspor to win its most likely call at 48%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 51%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 76% and landed. Over 3.5 was 29% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 51% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Trabzonspor 56%, Samsunspor 46%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Trabzonspor's trading profile (72 games, 36 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Samsunspor's trading profile (72 games, 36 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Trabzonspor 1.58 PPG, Samsunspor 1.43 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Samsunspor (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.97 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.