Çorum vs Rizespor prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 16, 2026
On October 16, 2026, Çorum and Rizespor will face each other in the 8th round of the Turkish Super Lig. Neither side will be willing to settle for defeat.
Çorum vs Rizespor team news and expert analysis
Belediyespor were playing at amateur level at the beginning of the last decade. They earned promotion to the country's second tier in 2023. Last season, they finished fourth there before going on to win the playoffs. The newcomers began their Super Lig campaign with a draw against Galatasaray, while in September they defeated Eyüpspor and Samsunspor. They also beat Gaziantep convincingly, 3-0.
The Black Sea club finished eighth last season with 41 points. At the start of the current campaign, they had won half of their matches—consistently picking up victories away from home—but had already suffered defeats as well. They lost 0-3 to Fenerbahçe.
The Super Lig newcomers are averaging 2.29 goals scored per game, but they are also conceding 1.71. Sou and his teammates have been far less prolific, averaging just one goal scored and 1.29 conceded per match.
Previous matches: Çorum vs Rizespor
The clubs will be meeting for the first time.
The home side are being given the edge as the newcomers play on their own turf. However, they could still encounter problems against a more experienced opponent, so a slightly more cautious option is worth considering: back the hosts with a "draw no bet" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Çorum vs Rizespor: key statistics and trends
- Çorum have won three of their last four matches
- 57% of Belediyespor matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per game is 4.0
- Rizespor have won three of their last seven matches
- 29% of Rizespor matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per game is 2.29
Çorum vs Rizespor: possible starting lineups
Çorum play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Marcos Felipe - Borja, Smolcic, Saatci, Sazdagi - Ramadani - Kiziridis, Fredy, Diomande, Ünder - Ramirez
Rizespor play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Fofana - Sahin, Pala, Sanyang, Mochi, Sanuc - Lyachi, Antalyali, Olawoyin - Bulut, Sou
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