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Who will win Trabzonspor vs Hearts? Our writers make their predictions as Mo Salah lies in wait in Conference League corker

The Jambos are in Turkey and face a daunting task as they look to earn their first victory at the second attempt in UEFA's third tier competition…

By Record Sport Online · Daily Record UK

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Record Sport writers predict a difficult match for Hearts against Trabzonspor and forward Mo Salah.
Hearts enter the fixture following a 7-1 Scottish Premiership loss against Celtic.
Trabzonspor prepared for the clash with a 2-0 victory over Besiktas, featuring a goal from Salah.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Record Sport writers have shared their predictions for Hearts' upcoming fixture against Trabzonspor, warning that the Scottish side faces a daunting task. The match comes immediately after Hearts suffered a heavy 7-1 defeat to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Pundits expect a tough challenge against the Turkish side, who are led in attack by former Liverpool star Mo Salah.

Trabzonspor enters the clash on a four-game winning streak, recently defeating Besiktas 2-0 with Salah on the scoresheet. The writers argue that Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken must address defensive vulnerabilities and potentially adapt his open tactical style to avoid another comprehensive defeat in Turkey.

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