Verdict: Both teams to score 

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

With the 2026 Turkish Cup up for grabs on Friday night, all eyes will fall on Antalya when Trabzonspor will meet Konyaspor.

Trabzonspor

Starting with Trabzonspor, while Faith Tekke’s side might have gained plenty of plaudits from across Turkey’s elite this season as they secured a bronze medal finish and a lucrative Europa League ticket, they have struggled to find any real stability since returning from March’s International break. Despite punching their spot in the final of this year’s Turkish Cup as they secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at Genclerbirligi, the former Alanyaspor boss saw his squad come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion last time out. Signing off their Super Lig campaign with a routine 3-0 drumming at the hands of semi-final rivals and failing to pick up some crucial momentum, Trabzonspor have won just a pair of their previous eight domestic appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.

Trabzonspor Team News

Still sidelined with a long-term foot injury and not featuring across any front since the end of November, veteran midfielder Edin Visca will once again miss out here. However, serving a Super Lig suspension against Genclerbirligi last weekend, former Besiktas star Ernest Muci should be handed a full recall.

Completing an initial season-long loan switch from Premier League giants Manchester United last summer, Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana will return between the sticks. Bagging 22 top-flight strikes in his maiden campaign at Papara Park, ex-Southampton striker Paul Onuachu will lead the line.

Konyaspor

As for Konyaspor, although the Anatolian Eagles might be on the cusp of making real history as they travel to Antalya on Friday night, Ilhan Palut’s men have certainly limped their way over the finishing line. Last seen signing off the 2025/26 campaign with a downbeat 2-1 defeat at the hands of Kayserispor, they lost all of their final three consecutive Super Lig appearances by an aggregate score of 8-3. Getting May underway with a rollercoaster 3-2 loss against Rizespor, the one-time Goztepe boss will also have a major headache over his side’s defensive struggles. However, despite being pencilled in as a real underdog contender this weekend, Konyaspor will certainly be excited by their most recent showdown against Friday’s opponents. In fact, Palut’s camp clinched an eye-catching 2-1 win when they welcomed Trabzonspor to the Municipality Stadium back on April 27th.

Konyaspor Team News

Shown what was a costly late red card against Kayserispor last weekend, one-time Ajax youngster Riechedly Bazoer will miss out through suspension here. However, serving his own respective Super Lig suspension last time out, former Serbian international Marko Jevtovic will return to Palut’s travelling squad.

Handed a full domestic rest last weekend, ex-Trabzonspor midfielder Enis Bardhi will be handed a full recall and feature against his former club on Friday night. Completing a loan switch from Dutch giants PSV back in January, Adamo Nagalo will start at the heart of Konyaspor’s defence.

Trabzonspor vs Konyaspor Key Factors to Consider

• When Trabzonspor and Konyaspor last met back on April 27th, the Anatolian Eagles claimed a 2-1 victory on home soil.
• However, Konyaspor signed off the 2025/26 campaign by losing each of their final three consecutive top-flight matchups by an aggregate score of 8-3.
• Trabzonspor have won just a pair of their previous eight domestic appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
• Completing a permanent switch from Southampton last summer, Nigerian international Paul Onuachu bagged 22 Super Lig strikes in his maiden campaign at Papara Park.
• 12 of the last 13 meetings between Friday’s finalists have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

While Konyaspor might travel to Antalya on Friday night pencilled in as a real underdog contender, the Anatolian Eagles will certainly be excited by their most recent showdown against Trabzonspor. Landing a shock 2-1 victory when they welcomed their fellow finalists to town back on April 27th, Palut’s side will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. In a contest that tends to produce plenty of fireworks, it should be noted 12 of their previous 13 meetings across all competitions have finished with both teams finding the net.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Olympusbet