Trabzonspor will be hoping to push themselves to the top of the Turkish Super Lig on Monday after they face Kasimpasa in their latest fixture.
However, the visitors head into this game on the back of consecutive games, and are sure to provide a difficult test for their opponents.
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Trabzonspor are currently fifth in the league table right now, but have the chance to climb as high as first by the end of the next game week if other results go in their favour.
Abdullah Avci's men have been dominant for the most part in the league, winning five of their eight fixtures in the division.
Trabzonspor have been particularly impressive at home, with the squad being undefeated across their first three matches, conceding just twice in those.
However, the Turkish outfit will be looking to get back to winning ways after their most recent outing in midweek where they were beaten 3-1 by Monaco in the Champions League.
The match was a tough one after Maximiliano Gomez was sent off early in the fixture, and now Trabzonspor will be pushing to provide an immediate response.
The visitors will not make that an easy situation for them, though, as they head into this match on the back of consecutive victories.
Kasimpasa are ninth in the league table right now, yet a victory on Monday could lead to them being just a single point behind their opponents.
Away from home, Kasimpasa have been mixed in form with two victories and losses, but defending has been an issue as they have leaked six goals across them.
Necati Erkmen's men proved they were capable of keeping a clean sheet during their most recent performance when they faced Gaziantep.
Kasimpasa secured a 1-0 victory in that game with Bersant Celina scoring the only goal of the game, which is a result that they would like to repeat this time around.
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While Gomez was sent off in midweek, he will still be available for the hosts on Monday due to the fact that was a Champions League game, therefore he could end up leading the line once again.
However, Trezeguet is another attacking threat that the hosts can rely upon, and the winger is also likely to feature, but creative midfielder Edin Visca remains a doubt with an arm injury.
Both Raoul Petretta and Tarkan Serbest are both expected to miss the upcoming match due to injuries, which will be testing the visiting team.
However, on the back of a second win in a row, there could be no changes made, especially at the back where Jeffrey Bruma will be a crucial part of the defensive line.
Trabzonspor possible starting lineup:
Cakir; Larsen, Bartra, Denswil, Elmali; Hamsik, Siopis; Trezeguet, Bakasetas, Lahtimi; Gomez
Kasimpasa possible starting lineup:
Taskiran; Hadergjonaj, Bruma, Ciftpinar, Ben Ouanes; Fall, Hajradinovic, Tirpan, Eysseric, Celina; Bahoken
We say: Trabzonspor 2-0 Kasimpasa
Kasimpasa have been playing well recently, which will create a difficult game for the hosts on Monday as they look to continue their momentum.
However, Trabzonspor have the stronger of the two squads, and that should lead to them taking the three points in this encounter.
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