Trabzonspor and Basel face each other in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (Group Stage). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this match the home factor may be decisive, since Trabzonspor presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Trabzonspor:
The home team comes to this 2nd day of Group C after a defeat in its premiere in this group stage, against Getafe, for (1‑0). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 4 wins, 8 draws and 3 losses as a visitor, with 23 goals scored and 22 suffered; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in his stadium, with 27 goals scored and 17 suffered. In the last match he played, for the Süper Lig, he won Beşiktaş at home by (4-1). In its last 10 home games Trabzonspor records 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered at least one goal in each of the last 5 games for this competition. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 7 times and only got 1 comeback.
Being in the group stage of a competition like this is very positive, but Trabzonspor expects even more. The team is aware that their group is balanced, but they are sure that they can reach the next stage. That’s why he will face every game as a final, so he doesn’t think about being eliminated so early. That said, we should see a lot of determination and attitude on the part of the Turks, because they have goals to meet. Having stumbled in the last round, they will now do everything to win. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
Basel :
The visiting team comes to this 2nd day of Group C after a victory in its premiere in this group stage, against the Krasnodar, for (5-0). This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 games it records 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins and 3 losses in his stadium. The team comes to this match after a home victory with Luzern by (3‑0). In the last 10 games played as a visitor for all competitions, Basel won 7, drew 1 and lost 2. Their attack has scored regularly, as they always scored at least one goal in the last 10 games. There is a tendency to have goals in their away matches, since 51 of the last 58 games they played have ended with Over 1.5 goals. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 4 away matches for all competitions: he scored 3 of his 7 goals between minutes (61′-75 ‘).
The good victory in the last round has earned Basel the first place in the group and they no longer intend to leave that place. The team values having regularity throughout their games, to remain where they are, so they do not want to stumble in this round. It is true that to get a favorable result you will need to play well, but you have already shown everyone the quality you have. Therefore, we must see a team playing intelligently and always looking for a positive result. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
