Gaziantep vs Rizespor prediction and betting tips on December 9, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 9, 2024, Gaziantep will play against Rizespor in the 15th round of the Turkish Super League. Both teams are in the middle of the standings, and it's unlikely they will exert extra effort without clear tournament motivation.
Our prediction for the Gaziantep vs Rizespor match:
Gaziantep has been in Turkey's top division since 2019. Last season, they comfortably extended their stay by securing 44 points, finishing 11th on additional criteria, ahead of Adana Demirspor. However, the position didn’t bring them any real advantage. Previously, Rizespor played in the First Division but returned to the top tier with confidence, earning 50 points and finishing comfortably in 9th place.
Currently, under İsmail Kartal, Gaziantep endured a tough start to the season, suffering defeats in most matches. However, things turned around in October, and they started to win, jumping into the middle of the table. In the last round, they secured a solid 3-0 victory over Kayserispor.
Rizespor also had a slow start to the season, but they gradually found their rhythm. Until mid-October, they only had one win, but after that, they managed to beat Konyaspor, Göztepe, and Istanbul, with just one loss, which came in a match against Hatayspor. They lost to Fenerbahce 1-3, which was expected.
Key statistics and trends for Gaziantep vs Rizespor:
- Gaziantep won three of their last five matches.
- Rizespor won three consecutive matches in the league.
- Gaziantep scored 42% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Rizespor scored 40% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
- Gaziantep has scored at least once in their last 9 matches.
- Rizespor has scored at least once in their last 7 matches.
- Gaziantep wins the first half in 28% of their matches, while Rizespor wins in 30%.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Gaziantep (possible lineup): Dioudis - Taşdemir, Saborit, Bruno Viana, Ersoy - Lungoyi, Ndiaye, Maxim, Kozlovski, Sărescu - Okereke
Rizespor (possible lineup): Grbić - Şahin, Moçi, Alikulov, Pala - Hajiakhmetović, Olavoin - Ghezzal, Varešanović, Akinola - Sove
Head-to-Head:
Gaziantep won three consecutive times, but in March, they lost 1-3 at Rizespor's home.
Free Prediction for Gaziantep vs Rizespor:
Gaziantep is given a slight advantage at home. However, Rizespor is in good form and should be considered for a bet with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.95).
Make your bet on the upcoming match and keep an eye on the teams' standings in the Turkish Super League.