Genclerbirligi vs Trabzonspor prediction and betting tips on February 8, 2024
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Game Prediction
On Thursday, there will be a relatively significant amount of football matches, thanks to the various cup competitions being held across many European countries. Even on this less eventful day, there will be plenty of action. This includes matches in Turkey, where Genclerbirligi and Trabzonspor will face off in the round of 16. Readers of the website are offered a detailed prediction for the match on February 8, 2024.
Genclerbirligi finds itself stuck in the second division of the country
The "Red and Blacks" have won the Turkish Cup twice, including in 2001. In the early 2000s, they regularly participated in the UEFA Cup and once came close to eliminating Valencia, with the match being decided in extra time. However, since 2018, they have been playing in the First League without much success, finishing last season in fifteenth place. Currently, they have a chance to secure a direct promotion spot or finish in the playoff zone. In such circumstances, one might think the focus would not be on the cup but rather on the main goal. However, they managed to eliminate Kayserispor away in January.
Trabzonspor will now attempt to finish in third place
The "Maroon-Blues" finally reminded everyone of their championship traditions by winning the Super League in 2022. However, they failed to defend the title, finishing only sixth last season. Currently, the focus is not on winning the league, as it has become a two-way battle between a pair of Istanbul giants. However, Trabzonspor has a chance to secure third place, especially considering Besiktas's struggles even after changing coaches. But there are significant cup traditions here as well, with a chance to lift the trophy for the tenth time. Their last success dates back to 2020. So far, they have faced relatively easy opponents, but the next one cannot be called impassable, to say the least.
Previous matches:
Trabzonspor has won all three of their recent encounters. They last lost in 2016.
Free prediction for the Genclerbirligi - Trabzonspor match on February 8:
There won't be any changes now just because the match will be played on the "Red and Black" team's home ground. Nevertheless, we still expect the guests to win (odds - 1.6).