Samsunspor vs Çorum FK

Matchweek five brings a clash of contrasting stories to Samsun, as Samsunspor host debutants Çorum FK at the Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadium. It's early days in the Süper Lig, but the fixture matters: Samsunspor want to build on a promising start, while Çorum FK, playing top-flight football for the first time in their history, are still chasing a maiden Süper Lig win. Samsunspor opened with a 3-3 thriller against Göztepe before winning 2-0 away at Çaykur Rizespor in the Karadeniz derby, with goals from Joe Mendes and Fatih Kaya. Manager Thorsten Fink leans on the goal threat of Marius Mouandilmadji and the creativity of Christian Holse. Çorum FK's promotion story has been eventful: a gutsy 2-2 draw at Galatasaray was followed by a 1-0 loss to Kasımpaşa and a heavy 6-2 defeat at Beşiktaş, where Diomande and new signing Ermin Mahmic scored. The sides have never met in the Süper Lig before. Our prediction: 2-1