Ankaragücü vs Trabzonspor

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Ankaragucu and Trabzonspor kick off their 2024 campaigns with a match at Eryaman Stadium this Saturday.

Both teams drew in their last games and are eager for a victory this weekend. Ankaragucu settled for a 1-1 draw against Pendikspor on Christmas Day, where they initially took the lead through Efkan Bekiroglu but were equalized by Alpaslan Ozturk later in the game. This result dropped Ankaragucu to 11th place in the Turkish Super Lig, just three points above the bottom four.

Their next challenge involves facing an opponent they've struggled against in recent years, with only one win in the last 13 encounters since August 2010. Ankaragucu, who have only scored an average of one goal per home match this season, needs to improve their attacking game to change their luck on their home ground.

Trabzonspor, on the other hand, also drew 1-1 against Istanbul Basaksehir in their recent game. Despite conceding an early goal from Dimitrios Pelkas, they managed to level the score through Batista Mendy before halftime. With 30 points from 17 matches, they currently hold the third position in the standings, trailing Fenerbahce and Galatasaray by 14 points at the top.

Trabzonspor has been strong away from home, securing three wins and two draws in their last five away matches, establishing themselves as a formidable force on the road.

MKE Ankaragücü enters this upcoming match following a 1-1 draw against Pendikspor in the Super Lig. During that game, they held 46% possession, attempted 9 shots, and scored through Efkan Bekiroğlu (18'). Pendikspor, on the other hand, managed 13 shots, with Alpaslan Öztürk (78') finding the net.

Recently, MKE Ankaragücü has faced challenges in scoring, netting only 4 goals in their last six matches while conceding 7. Similarly, Trabzonspor's latest fixture saw them draw 1-1 against İstanbul Başakşehir, registering 56% possession and 18 shots, with Batista Mendy (34') scoring for them.

Trabzonspor has conceded in 5 of their last 6 games, allowing a total of 7 goals, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. However, their historical away record against MKE Ankaragücü has been quite strong, being undefeated in their last 6 league encounters.

Looking back at their past clashes since November 23, 2019, MKE Ankaragücü hasn't secured any victories against Trabzonspor, who have won 67% of those games, scoring a total of 12 goals compared to MKE Ankaragücü's 3, averaging 2.5 goals per game.

The previous meeting between the two teams in the league ended in a 2-0 victory for Trabzonspor on May 8, 2023.