Round 36
Rizespor vs. Goztepe
Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, Rize, Turkey.
18.05.25 at 19:00
Rizespor vs Goztepe: Prediction and Odds on the Match on 18 May 2025
Rizespor will welcome Goztepe to the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu in the 36th round of the Turkish Super Lig. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news and betting odds to place your bets!
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Form: LWLWL
Rizespor are in 14th place in the Turkish Super Lig standings. They have accumulated 40 points from 33 games and are five points ahead of the relegation zone. Three points separate them from 12th-placed Antalyaspor.
The Black Sea Sparrowhawk have been in poor form in the league. They have managed just two wins from eight games (D1, L5). This comes after winning two straight and ending a three-match losing streak.
In their most recent league game, they suffered a narrow 2-1 away defeat to Konyaspor. Their chances of getting back to winning ways are promising. Home court could play an important part having avoided defeat in their last three games. Itbm has to be pointed out that they've won two straight.
Rizespor: Team News
Rizespor has no fresh injury news at the moment. Long-term absentee Giannis Papanikolaou remains sidelined because of a shoulder injury.
Head coach İlhan Palut is unlikely to make any changes to the starting lineup that lost away to Konyaspor.
🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Grbic; Sahin, Akaydin, Alikulov, Hojer; Ozcan, Pala; Olawoyin, Varesanovic, Zeqiri; Sowe.
⛔️ Out: Giannis Papanikolaou (shoulder injury).
👤 Head coach: İlhan Palut.
History of Head-to-Heads
Super Lig 2025/2026 
Goztepe
Super Lig 2024/2025
Goztepe
Super Lig 2024/2025
Rizespor
1. Lig 2022/2023
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1. Lig 2022/2023
Goztepe
Goztepe: Form and Statistics
Form: DWWDL
Goztepe are in seventh place in the league standings. They need to be careful because failing to win here could see them drop as low as 10th place. With 47 points accumulated from 33 games, they are three points behind sixth-placed Eyupspor.
Goz Goz had endured a disappointing run of results in the league. They were recently on an 11-match winless run, recording six draws and five losses. So far, they have seen some noticeable improvements, such as winning two of their last three.
The visitors had the opportunity to win three consecutive league games for the first time this season. Instead, they fumbled the opportunity as they failed to beat ten-man Hatayspor in a 1-1 home draw.
Goztepe: Team News
Goztepe was unfortunate not to have won against Hatayspor last time out. Nonetheless, head coach Stanimir Stoilov was impressed with his team's performance.
We could see the same starting lineup here once again. Kubilay Kanatsizkus and Romulo Cardaso will lead the attack this Sunday in a 3-4-1-2 formation.
On the injury front, seven players are ruled out with injury. This includes, Dogan Erdogan (injury), Juan Santos (muscle injury), Ismail Koybasi (injury), Kuryu Matsuki (ankle injury), Djalma Silva (knee injury), Isaac Solet (knee injury), and Novatus Miroshi (injury).
🔖 Probable Starting XI (3-4-1-2): Ozcimen; Bokele, Gunter, Bayir; Bayrak, Dennis, Ildiz, Nielsen; Tijanic; Kanatsizkus, Romulo Cardaso.
⛔️ Out: Dogan Erdogan (injury), Juan Santos (muscle injury), Ismail Koybasi (injury), Kuryu Matsuki (ankle injury), Djalma Silva (knee injury), Isaac Solet (knee injury), Novatus Miroshi (injury).
👤 Head coach: Stanimir Stoilov.
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Head-To-Head
In the last 17 meetings, Rizespor has won 6 times, Goztepe has won 7 times, and there have been 4 draws. The goal difference is 28-26 in favor of Rizespor.
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Rizespor vs Goztepe: Betting Tips & Odds
- Rizespor has won seven of their last 12 home matches in the Turkish Super Lig. You can bet on Rizespor to win full-time for 2.00 at Betway.
- Goztepe have seen six of their last eight matches in the Turkish Super Lig end with under 2.5 goals. You can bet on under 2.5 goals for 2.25 at 1xbet.
- Ali Sowe is Rizespor's leading goalscorer with 15 goals scored. You can bet on the Gambian international to get on the scoresheet for 2.37 at Bet365.
Rizesppr vs Goztepe match prediction 18 May 2025
Rizespor has been presented with the perfect opportunity to return to winning ways. They are at home and take on Goztepe, who have been struggling for favorable results.
It's true that Goztepe have avoided defeat in their last three encounters against Rizespor, recording two wins and one draw. However, if we consider the fact that Rizespor has won four of their last six home matches in this fixture, it's likely they'll find winning difficult. I'm expecting the home side to come out on top here.
Our match prediction: Full-time Result - Rizespor for a coefficient of 2.00 in the Betway bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Anytime Goalscorer - Ali Sowe for a coefficient of 2.37 in the Bet365 bookmaker.
Our final betting tip on the match: Total - Under 2.5 for a coefficient of 2.25 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
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