Gaziantep-Trabzonspor: Goal Fest Turns to DRAMA! What Will Happen?!

Trabzonspor will be looking to capitalize on a stumble by league leaders Galatasaray as they head to Gaziantep to face Gaziantep FK this weekend. With Galatasaray dropping points, the Black Sea Storm have a golden opportunity to close the gap at the top of the Trendyol Super League to a mere seven points. However, it's going to be a tough away fixture, no doubt about it.

Gaziantep-Trabzonspor: Goal Fest Turns to DRAMA! W...

The Gaziantep FK lineup will feature a solid squad, including Zafer, Perez, Arda, Bayo, Kozlowski, Lungoyi, Gassama, Tayyip, Maxim, Ogün, and Kevin. They'll be looking to leverage home advantage and upset Trabzonspor's ambitions.

Mark your calendars, folks! The Gaziantep FK-Trabzonspor match is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026, kicking off at 4:00 PM local time. If you can't make it to Gaziantep Stadium, you can catch all the action live on beIN Sports 1. I know I'll be tuning in.

Historically, Trabzonspor has absolutely dominated this matchup. They're currently enjoying a 13-game unbeaten streak against Gaziantep FK in Super League play, racking up eight wins and five draws. And they’ve outscored Gaziantep 27-11 during that stretch. Pretty impressive, right?

Their dominance isn't just overall; it extends to away games as well. Trabzonspor is undefeated in their last six visits to Gaziantep, managing two wins and four draws. They've managed to find the net eight times while only conceding three goals in those matches. In their previous game this season, the two teams fought to a 1-1 draw in Trabzon, so Gaziantep will feel they have a chance this weekend.

Adding another layer of intrigue to this game are the two managers: Fatih Tekke and Burak Yılmaz. Both were legendary strikers for Trabzonspor! Tekke and Yılmaz have faced each other twice as managers before, with both games ending in 1-1 stalemates. One was when Yılmaz was at the helm of Kasımpaşa, and the other was earlier this season when he was managing Gaziantep FK. It's shaping up to be a fascinating tactical battle between these two former stars.

Let’s just quickly remember their goal scoring records! Tekke was the league's top scorer with a staggering 31 goals in 34 matches for Trabzonspor in the 2004-2005 season. Yılmaz later mirrored that achievement, notching 33 goals in 34 matches during the 2011-2012 season. These guys know how to find the back of the net, that's for sure.

Now, as a coach, Fatih Tekke has a mixed record against Gaziantep FK, with one win, two draws, and two losses in five attempts. This upcoming clash presents a new opportunity for him to assert his tactical prowess and improve that record. Interestingly, Burak Yılmaz is still searching for his first victory against Trabzonspor as a manager, with three draws and one loss in four attempts. He'll be desperate to finally break that duck. It's all set up to be a cracker of a game!