By Angu Lesley Ngwa Akonwi
Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon
Trabzonspor and their Cameroonian goalkeeper André Onana head into Monday’s away fixture with a sense of opportunity and urgency, as they face a struggling İstanbul Başakşehir side that has become one of their most favourable opponents in recent seasons.
With Trabzonspor winless in their last two league outings, the trip to Istanbul comes at a moment when the club needs stability — and history strongly suggests this is the perfect fixture to rediscover their rhythm.
A Dominant Record Favouring Trabzonspor
Başakşehir enter the game on the back of another disappointment, having lost their last league match, further deepening their difficulties this season. Their recent form against Trabzonspor provides little comfort too.
The Istanbul outfit have lost four consecutive matches against Trabzonspor, a remarkable run that has given the visitors both psychological and tactical confidence. The only result that avoided defeat in that stretch was a draw — and even that came during a period when Trabzonspor were adjusting to new coaching changes.
Adding to the weight of history, Trabzonspor’s last defeat to Başakşehir dates back to June 2023, highlighting just how dominant the Black Sea club have been in this fixture across the past two seasons.
Their last visit to Istanbul also ended in emphatic fashion: a 3-0 victory for Trabzonspor, a performance many fans still describe as one of their cleanest and most controlled away displays of that campaign.
Onana Ready to Lead the Charge
For André Onana, the match carries clear significance.
The Cameroonian goalkeeper has been central to Trabzonspor’s defensive structure since joining, and his blend of leadership, reflexes and ball distribution will be vital as they seek to end their current slump.
Onana’s experience in high-pressure environments — from Champions League nights to international competitions — gives Trabzonspor a layer of assurance that will be crucial in an away match where concentration and composure are essential.
Başakşehir’s Fragility Presents an Opening
Başakşehir’s defensive line has looked increasingly fragile, struggling to control transitions and conceding goals from wide areas and quick combinations. Their struggles this season have left them hovering in dangerous territory, and their confidence appears shaken.
For Trabzonspor, this is the type of fixture where decisive early pressure could swing the contest quickly.
Given their recent dominance in this matchup, the visitors know they can dictate tempo and exploit gaps that have repeatedly hurt Başakşehir.
Stakes High as Season Enters Crucial Stretch
Trabzonspor’s winless run may only be two games long, but in the context of a tightly contested Super Lig season, every point matters.
Dropping further behind their rivals could complicate their European qualification ambitions, making Monday’s contest a must-win scenario.
Onana’s leadership from the back, combined with the squad’s attacking potential, could be the catalyst for the turnaround they desperately need.
A Favourable Fixture — But Only If They Take It
The signs are clear:Başakşehir are out of form against
Trabzonspor who dominate this fixture historically.
Onana is in solid personal rhythm and the visitors have every reason to approach the match with confidence.
But football rarely rewards statistics alone. Trabzonspor must seize their moment on Monday if they hope to reset their season’s course.
The stage is set in Istanbul — and all roads lead to a crucial night for Onana and his teammates.
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