Trabzonspor are flying. They opened the new Süper Lig campaign with a statement win, edging Kasımpaşa 2-1 in Istanbul after a dominant first half, a wobble after the break, and a cool late penalty to seal it. That is the mark of a side with real quality and a nasty streak. They lined up in a 4-2-3-1 and looked sharp, with the new boy Salah adding another elite attacking threat alongside Onuachu. That is a frontline that will cause any defence in this league problems. The Black Sea Storm have strengthened over the summer, and the early signs are that they mean business. They will be full of confidence coming back to Trabzon, where the atmosphere at Akyazi Stadium is a genuine weapon. Istanbul Başakşehir, meanwhile, are harder to read. They have a new manager and a squad in transition, and their pre-season has been quiet. They are a club that has punched above its weight before, winning the title in 2020, but they look a level below Trabzonspor right now. Recent form is thin, but the feeling is that they will be solid, organised, and hard to break down, especially away from home. Yet that is not enough against a team with this much firepower. Trabzonspor have momentum, home advantage, and a squad that looks ready to challenge at the top. Başakşehir will need to be perfect to get anything here.