Istanbulspor are back in top tier after 17 years. This is a very modest squad and they haven't been very active in the transfer market so far. Manager Korkmaz would be delighted to start his Super League career with a point, so expect a very conservative approach from the hosts. Title-holders Trabzonspor have had a very decent transfer season. Injuries to full-backs had created problems for Avci last season, so he brought in two reliable names in Elmali and Larsen. And, one of the title winning season's stars, Nwakaeme was replaced by Trezeguet after the former refused to lower his wage demands. They've already won the Turkish Super Cup with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Sivasspor and are likely to make a very strong start to the season as well. 0:3
Trabzonspor have won their last 4 away matches against Istanbulspor in all competitions. Trabzonspor have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches against Istanbulspor in all competitions. Trabzonspor have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 away matches against Istanbulspor in all competitions.
Alp Arda, who wasn't expected to feature here, is suspended. Eduart Rroca is injured, so Muammer Sarikaya will get a start. New arrivals David Jensen and Patrick Ebert are poised to make their debut against Trabzonspor. Dorukhan Tokoz will start in midfield as Marek Hamsik is sidelined with an injury. Bruno Peres, Huseyin Turkmen and Serkan Asan, none of whom were expected to start against Istanbulspor are also sidelined with injury. Summer arrivals Eren Elmali, Jens Stryger Larsen, and Trezeguet are all expected to make their league debuts here.
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