Rizespor vs Fenerbahce Prediction: İlhan Palut And Co In For A Tough 90 Minutes In Front Of Their Fans

Rizespor will welcome Fenerbahce to the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu in the 26th round of the Turkish Super Lig. 

Rizespor have been plagued with inconsistency in the league as they are currently on a two-match winless run (L2 D1), not to mention they've won just one of their last five matches. Their form against Fenerbahce also doesn't inspire much confidence considering their last win against the Yellow Canaries dates back to 2018, and little can be expected from them in this one. 

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Rizespor vs. Fenerbahce, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Rizespor

Form: LDLWL

Rizespor's search for an 11th win of the season took an abrupt turn over the weekend as they succumbed to a 1-0 away defeat at the hands of Sivasspor which marked their ninth defeat.

With that defeat, the Black Sea Sparrowhawks have seen the tide turn against them, as they are currently on a three-match winless run in the league. What's more, they have been outscored 5-0 during this spell. In their last five league matches, they've managed one victory, a 1-0 home triumph over Trabzonspor, while enduring three losses and a draw, depicting a side that has struggled for consistency. 

With 36 points accumulated in 25 matches played, Rizespor sits in sixth place in the Turkish Super Lig standings, two points ahead of seventh-placed Antalyaspor and four points adrift of third-placed Trabzonspor.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Akkan; Sahin, Mocsi, Topcu, Hojer; Shelvey, Olawoyin; Keser, Varesanovic, Zeqiri; Gaich

Fenerbahce

Form: DWWWD

Fenerbahce, poised for a resounding triumph in their recent league match against Alanyaspor at home, fell short of expectations as they salvaged a point in a thrilling 2-2 draw. The aftermath of this outcome was dire, as it resulted in them relinquishing their lead at the top to a resilient Galatasaray side, raising questions about the coaching staff and club management.

Despite this, the Yellow Canaries still boast a fifteen-match unbeaten run across all competitions (W12, D3). With the best away record in the league, Ismail Kartal's wards have maintained a 12-match unbeaten run (W11 D1) since a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Galatasaray on June 4th, 2023, and will be keen on rekindling their confidence. 

With 64 points accumulated in 25 matches played, Fenerbahce sits in second place in the Turkish Super Lig standings, fourteen points ahead of third-placed Trabzonspor and two points behind first-placed Galatasaray. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Livakovic; Muldur, Bonucci, Oosterwolde, Kadioglu; Yuksek, Krunic; Kahveci, Szymanski, Tadic; Dzeko

Match Facts

• Rizespor have lost four of their last six matches across all competitions.
• Fenerbahce are currently on a six-match unbeaten run when playing away in the Super League.
• Rizespor averages 1.23 goals per game when playing at home, and Fenerbahce averages 2.25 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 34 meetings, Rizespor have won three times, Fenerbahce have won 24 times, and there have been seven draws, with the goal difference being 78-34 in favor of Fenerbahce. 

Expert Betting Tips

Fenerbahce have dominated this fixture over the past years and are red-hot favorites to secure maximum points away from home following their unfortunate draw to Alanyaspor at home. As they enter this match, the Yellow Canaries boast a nine-match winning streak against Rizespor, and settling for anything less than three points would be unthinkable.

With that being said, we expect to see the away side cruise to a comfortable victory when all is said and done. It's reasonable to anticipate them scoring in both halves, considering this has happened in four out of their last six away matches.

• Away To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 2.00
• Asian Handicap - Fenerbahce -1.5 for 2.25
• Both Teams To Score - No for 2.05