Trabzonspor vs gaziantep f.k. lineups

On 1 November 2026, Trabzonspor and Gaziantep FK officially confirmed their starting lineups ahead of their highly anticipated Super Lig encounter. Trabzonspor manager Senol Gunes has opted for an attacking 4-2-3-1 formation, placing veteran striker Simon Banza at the focal point of the attack, supported by the creative trio of Edin Visca, Enis Bardhi, and Mislav Orsic. The defensive line remains anchored by Stefan Savic, who returns to the starting eleven after recovering from a minor knock, partnered with Pedro Malheiro on the right flank. Conversely, Gaziantep FK manager Selcuk Inan has deployed a disciplined 5-3-2 setup designed to neutralize Trabzonspor’s wide threats. The visitors rely on the pace of David Okereke and Deian Sorescu to exploit gaps on the counter-attack. The midfield battle is expected to be intense, with Kacper Kozlowski tasked with dictating the tempo for Gaziantep. Both teams have confirmed their benches, with tactical substitutions expected to play a pivotal role in the second half as both sides look to secure crucial points in the league standings.