Galatasaray vs Rizespor Prediction: The RAMS Park Has Been A Theatre Of Nightmare For Almost Every Team In The Super Lig

Galatasaray will welcome Rizespor to the RAMS Park in the 29th round of the Turkish Super Lig. 

Gala has been notably impressive this season, and they enter this match brimming with confidence as they seek to extend their winning run in the league to ten matches against a side that has been in lackluster form when playing away, losing four matches in a row. With Fenerbahce closely keeping tabs on them in the standings, this is an ideal opportunity for the Lions of Istanbul to strengthen their position at the top by picking up a routine home win.

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Galatasaray vs. Rizespor, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Galatasaray

Form: WWWWW

Galatasaray understood the importance of securing a win at the Tupras Stadyumu against Besiktas over the weekend, as this would've guaranteed them an opportunity to reclaim their top spot in the standings. The Lions of Istanbul achieved precisely that as luck favored them, eking out a 1-0 victory courtesy of an own goal by Al-Musrati within the first few minutes of the opening half. In light of this win, Gala managed to secure their first away league win against Fernando Santos' team since 2015.

Gala come into this match boasting an impressive record of 24 victories out of 28 matches, experiencing defeat on one occasion and claiming three draws. However, despite such a commendable performance displayed, it hasn't been adequate to dispel a Fenerbahce side that has been breathing down their necks in the standings, maintaining a two-point cushion over the Yellow Canaries. This means Okan Buruk's team will have to be cautious, as they can't afford to drop points going forward, as this could lead to them slipping down to second place.

With 75 points accumulated in 28 matches played, Galatasaray occupy the top spot in the Turkish Super Lig standings and have maintained a two-point lead over second-placed Fenerbahce. Securing maximum points could see them widen the point gap against Fenerbahce to five points.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Kohn, Nelsson, Sanchez, Yilmaz; Torreira, Demirbay; Akturkoglu, Mertens, Tete; Icardi

Rizespor

Form: WLLLD

Rizespor, on the other hand, finally got back to winning ways, defeating Kayserispor 3-0 at home, bouncing back from a three-match losing streak that saw them concede a whopping seven goals while finding the back of the net just once.

The Black Sea Sparrowhawks have won just one of their last six league matches (L4 D1), indicating a side that has typified inconsistency. Most of their points this season have come from their home matches rather than their away games, where they've left much to be desired with their floundering performance. They are currently on a ten-match winless run (L7 D3), and it has been as long as five months since their last victory, indicating they are likely to struggle in this one.

With 39 points accumulated in 28 matches played, Rizespor sits in seventh place in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with sixth-placed Istanbul Basaksehir and seven points adrift of a European football spot. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Akkan; Sahin, Mocsi, Topcu, Hojer; Shelvey, Olawoyin; David, Varesanovic, Zeqiri; Minchev

Match Facts

• Galatasaray have lost two of their last eighteen matches across all competitions.
• Rizespor are currently on a four-match losing streak when playing away in the Super Lig.
• Galatasaray averages 2.43 goals per game when playing at home, and Rizespor averages 0.85 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 36 meetings, Galatasaray have won 22 times, Rizespor have won 6 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 83-47 in favor of Galatasaray. 

Expert Betting Tips

Galatasaray will be out to continue their fine run of form in the league as they vie for a tenth consecutive league win while strengthening their position at the top of the standings. Gala are currently on a three-match winning streak against their opponents in this upcoming encounter and are clear favorites for a convincing win in front of their fans, which comes as no doubt.

Taking into consideration Rizespor's poor form, little can be expected from them in this fixture. Therefore, we anticipate Gala to secure a comfortable win by backing them up in the full-time market combined with the total under 4.5 goals.

• W1 & TU 4.5 for 1.81
• Anytime Goalscorer - Wilfred Zaha for 2.25
• Correct Score - 3:1 for 8.40