Kasimpasa will host Trabzonspor at Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadyumu on Saturday for the opening match of the 2026-27 Turkish Super Lig season, where the visitors may give Mohamed Salah his first competitive appearance in Turkish football. The home team aims to build on their narrow escape from relegation last season, while Trabzonspor enters this campaign with strong title aspirations after finishing third and winning the Turkish Cup last year. Kasimpasa narrowly avoided relegation, clinching their Super Lig status with a crucial 1-0 win over the eventual champions, Galatasaray, on the final matchday, ending just three points above the drop zone. In pre-season, Emre Belozoglu's squad has shown promise, remaining unbeaten in five friendly matches, with three victories and two draws. This positive form should boost Kasimpasa's confidence as they approach Saturday's match, especially with the advantage of playing at home, where their performances were vital to their survival last season. The Istanbul side secured 21 of their 35 points at home last season, although they will need to enhance their overall home performance to steer clear of another relegation fight. Trabzonspor has a strong record in this matchup, remaining undefeated in their last three visits to Kasimpasa, with two wins and one draw. The visitors are set to enter the new season with heightened expectations after their third-place finish and the Turkish Cup victory, which they achieved with a 2-1 win over Konyaspor in the final. Paul Onuachu played a key role in that success, finishing as a joint-top scorer in the Super Lig with 22 goals, and he is available for selection after recovering from a pre-season injury.