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Trabzonspor will look to continue their impressive form when they welcome Heart of Midlothian to Papara Park on Thursday in a UEFA Europa Conference League (league-phase) encounter.
The Karadeniz Firtinasi head into this game looking to make it two wins out of two games in the UECL second round and establish dominance early in their European campaign.
Meanwhile, the visiting Jambos will hope that they can improve on their inconsistent form and get their first win in their European campaign this season.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Trabzonspor vs Hearts key stats
- Trabzonspor have won their last four games across all competitions, excluding friendlies.
- Hearts have managed only one win in their last five games across all competitions.
- Hearts have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five games across all competitions.
Trabzonspor vs Hearts preview: Turkish giants looking to extend winning streak
Trabzonspor vs Hearts — Tale of the Tape
| Trabzonspor | vs | Hearts |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 3rd |
| 16 | Points | 16 |
| 18 | Goals For | 20 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 15 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 12th |
Trabzonspor will look to take advantage of their strong home form and winning streak in the Conference League.
The hosts have continued to make progress under head coach Thomas Reis, with a 2-0 victory over Besiktas extending their winning streak to four matches.
Three of those victories came with a clean sheet, which shows the defensive improvement within the team.
The only game they conceded a goal was a 4-2 win away to KuPS on the opening matchday of the UECL.
Their recent performances at home provide further encouragement, as they have won their last four home league games this season.
Heart of Midlothian, on the other hand, arrive in Turkey looking to recover from a damaging 7-1 defeat against Celtic, one of the heaviest losses in their history.
That result added to a difficult spell, with the Scottish side managing just one victory in their last five competitive matches, alongside two draws and two defeats.
Their European campaign began at home with the game ending in a 1-1 draw against Danish side Nordsjaelland.
Hearts have also struggled on the road, failing to win their last three away games, drawing one and losing two.
Wouter Vrancken’s side must now regroup quickly and get back on their feet after their humiliating loss at Celtic.
Given Trabzonspor’s strong home form and Hearts’ recent defensive difficulties, the visitors face a challenging task in Turkey.
Trabzonspor vs Hearts form guide & betting tips
| Trabzonspor | vs | Hearts |
|---|---|---|
WLWWW |
Form | LDWDL |
| 13 | Goals For | 9 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 11 |
W |
Conference League (league phase) | D |
Whispers predicts: Trabzonspor 3-1 Hearts
Trabzonspor enter this fixture as strong favourites, and we predict a comfortable 3-1 victory for the Turkish hosts.
The home team hold a significant advantage playing in their own stadium, combined with their impressive home form.
Hearts have demonstrated their ability to score goals recently, meaning they will likely find the back of the net.
However, the technical quality of the home team should ultimately prove too strong for the Scottish visitors, and we expect the hosts to score two or more goals.
Ahead of this clash, the bookmakers have tipped Trabzonspor to win at 3/10 (1.30) at their home ground.
A draw is valued at 17/4 (5.25), while an away victory for Hearts is offered at 8/1 (9.00), making the visitors clear underdogs.
The market for over 2.5 goals is priced at 4/9 (1.44), and both teams to score (yes) is available at 8/11 (1.72).
Also, Franculino, anytime goalscorer, is set at 8/11 (1.72), while the home team total goals (over 1.5) is offered at 3/10 (1.30).
> Trabzonspor to win at 3/10 (1.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/9 (1.44) | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 8/11 (1.72) | Likelihood: Probable
> Franculino, anytime goalscorer at 8/11 (1.72) | Likelihood: Probable