Ferencvaros will face Trabzonspor at Groupama Arena on Thursday for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff, having secured a slight edge with a 1-0 win in the first leg held in Turkey. A first-half header from Kristoffer Zachariassen has given Ferencvaros this advantage, meaning Trabzonspor must secure a victory in Budapest to progress to the Europa League group stage. Ferencvaros returns to their home ground with a crucial lead, thanks to Zachariassen's 17th-minute goal from a well-executed attack on the right side. He managed to head the ball past Andre Onana, allowing the visitors to take an early lead, which they successfully defended throughout the match, limiting Trabzonspor's chances and achieving a clean sheet. The Hungarian side also benefited from the red card shown to Trabzonspor's Chibuike Nwaiwu in the dying moments of the match, leaving him suspended for the upcoming fixture. Balazs Borbely's team has already navigated a challenging qualifying round, having eliminated Gornik Zabrze previously, following wins over Vojvodina and Twente. Ferencvaros' home record adds to their confidence, as they have won two and drawn one of their three European matches at Groupama Arena this season. They remain unbeaten in four home games, including one domestic fixture that ended in a draw. Historical encounters also favor Ferencvaros, who triumphed 3-2 against Trabzonspor at Groupama Arena during the 2022-23 Europa League group stage. On the other hand, Trabzonspor arrives in Budapest with a boost in morale, having bounced back from their European setback with a significant win in their domestic league.