Rizespor vs Trabzonspor prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on 26, 2026
On October 26, 2026, Rizespor and Trabzonspor will face each other in the 9th round of the Turkish Super Lig. The visitors will look to win on their neighbor's ground.
Rizespor vs Trabzonspor team news and expert analysis
The Black Sea coast club finished eighth in last season's final standings with 41 points. They are also currently holding their own in mid-table, although their inability to perform at home is letting them down— their away record is almost perfect. In the previous round, however, they lost 1-2 away to Corum.
Their much more famous neighbor tried to compete with Fenerbahce and even Galatasaray a year ago, but ultimately had to settle for a rise to third place. The squad was strengthened in the summer—just look at the signing of Salah! However, things did not work out at first, and they lost to Ferencvaros in the Europa League qualifying rounds. They only improved after changing their head coach. In the latest round, they defeated Besiktas 2-0. In the Conference League, the Turks beat KuPS 4-2, then scored a couple of unanswered goals against Hearts.
Ucar's men score a goal per game in the opposition's net while conceding considerably more—1.38 per match. The European participant is performing well in domestic competition, averaging 2.25 goals scored and 0.63 conceded.
Previous matches: Rizespor vs Trabzonspor
The current visitors have won this regional derby four times in a row.
The visitors are in excellent form. We are backing them to claim another victory (odds – 1.95).
Rizespor vs Trabzonspor: key statistics and trends
- Rizespor have won one of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 38% of Rizespor's matches, with an average total of 2.38 goals per game
- Trabzonspor have won four of their last five Super Lig matches
- Both teams have scored in 38% of Trabzonspor's matches, with an average total of 2.88 goals per game
Rizespor vs Trabzonspor: possible starting lineups
Rizespor play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Fofana — Mithat, Sanyang, Ariss, Mochsi — Taylan — Olawoyin, Laci, Adeyere Mebude, Ahmed Kutucu — Ali Sowe
Trabzonspor play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Onana — Pina, Savic, Nwaiwu, Eskielash — Fabinho, Kabasakal — Aral Shimshir, Much, Salah — Franculino Djú
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