Kayserispor vs Trabzonspor Prediction - 9th March 2026

The Süper Lig's third-placed Trabzonspor travel to face relegation-threatened Kayserispor in what looks like a significant mismatch on paper. The visitors arrive in scintillating form while the hosts are desperately trying to claw their way out of the drop zone with just eight games remaining. Kayserispor sit 17th in the table with a paltry three wins from 24 matches, though their 11 draws demonstrate they're not complete pushovers. However, their attacking output is genuinely concerning – just 0.60 goals per game across their last ten outings. They've managed only two goals in their last five league matches (a 1-0 win against struggling Antalyaspor and a 1-2 defeat to Kocaelispor), and were hammered 4-0 by Galatasaray and 3-0 by Başakşehir in recent weeks. Their home record offers marginal hope with a 40% win rate in their last five, but that includes a friendly victory against Artis and a narrow win over Antalyaspor, who are also in the bottom half. Trabzonspor are operating on an entirely different level. Third in the table with 51 points, they've won eight of their last ten matches, averaging a remarkable 2.80 goals per game while conceding just 1.10. Their away form is particularly impressive – an 83.33% win rate across their last six road trips, scoring three goals per game on average. They dismantled Başakşehir 4-2 in the cup last week and have recorded convincing away victories against Samsunspor (3-0), Gaziantep (2-1), and Kocaelispor (2-1) during this run. Their only blemish in this sequence was a 2-3 home defeat to unbeaten Fenerbahçe, which is hardly a disgrace. The head-to-head record heavily favours Trabzonspor, who won the reverse fixture 4-0 in October. While Kayserispor have managed three wins in nine meetings overall, Trabzonspor have taken four victories including that demolition earlier this season. Kayserispor's home record against Trabzonspor stands at just one win from four attempts. The goal expectancies paint a clear picture: 1.00 for the hosts versus 2.20 for the visitors. With Trabzonspor overperforming their expected goals by +1.48 (demonstrating clinical finishing) and Kayserispor underperforming by -0.52, the attacking gulf is stark. Trabzonspor generate 13.57 shots per game with 36.9% accuracy compared to Kayserispor's 10.88 shots at 27.1% accuracy. **Key Points:** • Kayserispor have scored just 6 goals in their last 10 games (0.60 per game) and sit 17th in the Süper Lig with only 3 wins all season • Trabzonspor have won 8 of their last 10, scoring 28 goals (2.80 per game) and accumulating 51 points in third place • Trabzonspor's away record: 83.33% win rate, 3.00 goals scored per game, 1.00 conceded per game • Last meeting ended 4-0 to Trabzonspor in October 2025 • Kayserispor have kept 4 clean sheets in last 10 but face the league's most potent attack • Goal expectancies: Home 1.00, Away 2.20 (3.20 total expected goals) **Summary:** The data points overwhelmingly towards an away victory. Trabzonspor's attacking prowess (2.80 goals/game) against Kayserispor's blunt attack (0.60 goals/game) and porous defence (1.30 conceded) suggests the visitors should dominate proceedings. At odds of 2.00, representing a 50% implied probability, there's clear value given Trabzonspor's 65% estimated win probability based on current form, quality differential, and exceptional away record. The away win is the selection.