Trabzonspor
Hearts
>Trabzonspor vs Hearts Prediction & Betting Tips – 22/10/2026
Trabzonspor welcome Hearts to the Papara Park on Thursday evening for a Europa Conference League league stage fixture with both sides at contrasting ends of the form spectrum. The Turkish outfit, sitting third in their domestic table, have been revitalised under Thomas Reis and carry genuine momentum into this European clash. Hearts, meanwhile, arrive in Trabzon reeling from a devastating 7-1 hammering by Celtic, their confidence fragile and their midfield ranks depleted by injury. A result here could prove pivotal for both clubs' hopes of progressing beyond the group phase.
Match Analysis
Trabzonspor enter this Conference League clash as commanding favorites at 1.29, riding a perfect four-win start under Thomas Reis with 13 goals scored and just two conceded across all competitions.
- 4W from 4 competitive matches under Reis, including a 4-2 Conference League opener against KuPS.
- 13 goals scored, 2 conceded in Reis's tenure, with three clean sheets in that run.
- Mohamed Salah has netted 9 goals in 11 appearances, including a hat-trick against Galatasaray and a goal on Matchday 1.
- Papara Park's hostile atmosphere adds measurable pressure on fragile visiting sides in European competition.
Hearts arrive at 9.50 as heavy outsiders, sitting 20th in the Scottish Premiership after a humiliating 7-1 defeat to Celtic, with Vrancken openly admitting his squad is thin in midfield ahead of this trip.
- Hearts left McEntee and Findlay in Edinburgh injured, stripping further cover from an already depleted squad.
- A run of DDDDL in recent fixtures reflects a side severely lacking confidence and cohesion.
- Four absentees confirmed including Spittal and Renaud, compounding a midfield crisis Vrancken himself flagged publicly.
Key point: With both defenses carrying absences and Trabzonspor averaging over three goals per game under Reis, the over 2.5 goals market at 1.44 offers a complementary angle to the home win.
Form & Statistics: Trabzonspor vs Hearts
Trabzonspor
Recent form
Season statistics (3)
Hearts
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Lineups: Trabzonspor vs Hearts
Trabzonspor
Starters
- 1 André Onana
- 2 Wagner Pina
- 3 Chibuike Nwaiwu
- 4 Sidny Cabral
- 5 Fabinho
- 6 Ozan Tufan
- 7 Mohamed Salah
- 8 Ernest Muci
- 9 Aral Simsir
- 10 Franculino Djú
Bench
- Uğurcan Çakır
- Eren Elmalı
- Hüseyin Türkmen
- Enis Destan
- Umut Bozok
- Jean-Philippe Gbamin
- Anastasios Bakasetas
- Edin Višća
Absent
- Cihan Çanak (injury)
- Ruslan Malinovskyi (suspended)
- Okay Yokuşlu (suspended)
- Mustafa Eskihellaç (injury)
- Arseniy Batagov (injury)
- Paul Onuachu (injury)
- Stefan Savić (injury)
- Benjamin Bouchouari (suspended)
- Batista Mendy (suspended)
- Umut Nayir (suspended)
- Ali Habeşoğlu (suspended)
- Metehan Mimaroğlu (suspended)
- René Mitongo (suspended)
- Melih Kabasakal (Red Card Suspension)
- Jabol-Folcarelli (Knee Injury)
- Mohamed Nayir (No Eligibility)
Hearts
Starters
- 1 Beau Reus
- 2 Malachi Fagan-Walcott
- 3 Jamie McCart
- 4 Stephen Kingsley
- 5 Beni Baningime
- 6 Calem Nieuwenhof
- 7 Aidan Denholm
- 8 Josh McPake
- 9 Cláudio Braga
- 10 Yutaro Oda
Bench
- Zander Clark
- Alex Cochrane
- Nathaniel Atkinson
- Jorge Grant
- Alan Forrest
- Lawrence Shankland
- Kenneth Vargas
Absent
- Blair Spittal (suspended)
- Aron Benjaminsen (suspended)
- Tom Renaud (injury)
- Kieran Wright (suspended)
- Amadou Ba-Sy (suspended)
- Craig Halkett (injury)
- Christian Borchgrevink (injury)
- Yan Dhanda (suspended)
- Leart Kabashi (suspended)
- Ageu (suspended)
- Elton Kabangu (suspended)
- Oisin McEntee (Aggravated calf problem (left in Edinburgh))
- Stuart Findlay (Groin injury (left in Edinburgh))
- Eduardo Ageu (Injury)
- Tomas Magnusson (Suspension)
Medium confidence
A 4-2-3-1 against a 4-3-3 shapes up as the tactical contest here, with Trabzonspor looking to use the width and movement of Mohamed Salah behind the lone striker to unpick a Hearts midfield three that will need to work hard to protect the back four.
Hearts arrive in Trabzon with a compact, recognisable structure of their own, and Beni Baningime figures to be central to any attempt to disrupt the home side's rhythm in the middle of the park. Both probable XIs carry reasonable confidence given the sources, so the tactical picture is fairly settled ahead of kickoff.
Our Verdict
Trabzonspor's home win at 1.29 looks the standout selection here. Thomas Reis's side have scored 13 goals in four matches, and Mohamed Salah's nine goals in 11 appearances give them a cutting edge Hearts simply cannot match. The visitors arrive with a thin midfield, no wins in their last five, and the psychological scars of that 7-1 Celtic humiliation. Trabzonspor's record of four consecutive home victories further strengthens the case. Over 2.5 goals at 1.44 also appeals, given the hosts' prolific recent output. Odds correct at time of publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Trabzonspor vs Hearts?
Trabzonspor to win is the standout selection here. Thomas Reis's side have won all four competitive fixtures since his appointment, scoring 13 goals and conceding just two. Hearts arrive depleted, sitting 20th in the Scottish Premiership and fresh from a 7-1 humiliation at Celtic. The home win, priced at 1.29, represents compelling value given that gulf in quality.
What time does Trabzonspor vs Hearts kick off?
Trabzonspor vs Hearts kicks off at 16:45 UTC on Thursday, 22nd October 2026. The match takes place at Papara Park in Trabzon, Turkey, as part of the Europa Conference League League Stage. The intimidating atmosphere at Papara Park is widely regarded as a significant factor in Trabzonspor's formidable home record.
Where can I watch Trabzonspor vs Hearts on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for this Europa Conference League fixture will vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, Conference League matches are typically shown across TNT Sports and discovery+. Supporters are advised to check their local listings closer to kickoff, as broadcast schedules can be subject to late changes by the respective rights holders.
What is Trabzonspor's recent record against Hearts?
Trabzonspor and Hearts have no established head-to-head record to speak of, as this Europa Conference League encounter represents a first-ever competitive meeting between the two clubs. With no historical precedent to draw upon, form and squad depth must serve as the primary guides, both of which point firmly in Trabzonspor's favour.