Galatasaray vs Rizespor Prediction: Visitors Stand No Chance Of Victory Against Gala

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

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

Galatasaray has made a strong start to the current campaign and is aiming for their third consecutive league title and 25th overall. So far, they have yet to suffer defeat, maintaining a 100% record and scoring nine goals in the process.

Gala went into the international break with confidence high as they recorded an emphatic 5-1 victory over Adana Demirspor at the New Adana Stadium. This was compensation for their poor display in the UEFA Champions League against Young Boys, losing 1-0 at home to suffer a 4-2 aggregate loss.

With 9 points accumulated from three matches, Galatasaray occupies second place in the Turkish Super Lig standings and are level on points with fourth-placed Besiktas. With a game in hand, they find themselves one adrift of first-placed Fenerbahce.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Jelert, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Mertens, Ziyech; Osimhen

Rizespor

Rizespor made a promising start to the 2024-25 Turkish Super Lig campaign, which is going unbeaten in two matches. They opened their account with a 1-1 draw against Istanbul Basaksehir and went on to defeat Adana Demirspor 2-1 away from home.

However, their problems started with a demoralizing 5-0 defeat against Fenerbahce at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu before losing 1-0 to Kasimpasa at the same venue. A visit to the RAMS Park doesn't inspire much confidence to see them return to winning ways as they are winless in their last two matches (L2).

With 4 points accumulated from four matches, Rizespor occupies 12th place in the Turkish Super Lig standings and are level on points with three teams above them. They have maintained a two-point cushion over the relegation zone.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Akkan; Sahin, Mocsi, Alikulov, Hojer; Akintola, Papanikolaou; Varesanovic, Olawoyin, Zeqiri; Sowe

Match Facts

• Galatasaray have maintained a four-match winning streak against Rizespor.
• Rizespor have won just one of their last 12 away games in the Turkish Super Lig.
• Galatasaray averages 1.6 goals per game when playing at home, and Rizespor averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 37 meetings, Galatasaray have won 23 times, Rizespor have won once, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 89-49 in favor of Galatasaray. 

Expert Betting Tips

Galatasaray have been unstoppable this season and have the opportunity to reclaim the top spot with a comfortable win here. Rizespor, on the other hand, has shown signs of inconsistency and could struggle to get something out of this match, having won just one of their last games (L5).

However, we anticipate the away side to get at least a goal in this match, having done so in seven of their last nine encounters, although that won't be enough to avoid defeat against a rampant Galatasaray.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.74
• Asian Handicap - Galatasaray -1.5 for 1.60
• Total - Over 3.5 for 1.91