Caykur Rizespor vs Galatasaray Betting Tips, H2H & Predictions

Galatasaray look to extend their lead at the top of the Super Lig table as they travel to face Rizespor.

Key Stats

• Galatasaray are undefeated in the league this season
• Galatasaray have the second best defensive record in the league (22 goals conceded)
• Caykur Rizespor have lost three of their last four matches

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Caykur Rizespor come into this game having lost 3-2 to Kasimpasa in their previous outing. Rizespor currently sit 12th in the Super Lig table, winning just eight of their 22 matches - amassing 27 points. A win for Ilhan Palut’s side could see them climb to as high as 9th in the league standings.

Galatasaray’s last league fixture was a 1-0 victory against Gaziantep on the 3rd February. An early goal from Kutucu would be enough to see the league leaders maintain a three point lead over rivals Fenerbahce. Galatasaray’s last outing was a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. Currently sitting 1st in the Super Lig standings with 19 wins, three draws and zero losses from 22 matches.

Victor Osimhen will be one to watch for this fixture. The Galatasaray striker has scored 12 goals and assisted a further four in 17 appearances this campaign.

Caykur Rizespor Preview

Caykur Rizespor Predicted Lineup: Grbic, Sahin, Mocsi, Alikulov, Hojer, Olawoyin, Papanikolaou, Akintola, Omur, Ghezzal, Sowe

Rizespor will be without Eray Korkmaz due to a broken fibula injury.

Galatasaray Preview

Galatasaray Predicted Line-up: Muslera, Sanchez, Cuesta, Bardakci, Kutucu, Sara, Lemina, Frankowski, Mertens, Demir, Osimhen

Mauro Icardi, Ismail Jakobs, Yunus Akgun and Alvaro Morata are expected to be unavailable for this fixture.

Head To Head

Galatasaray have won the last five meetings against Rizespor. Gala have scored 19 goals during this period.

• 3rd October 2021 - Caykur Rizespor 2-3 Galatasaray
• 27th February 2022 - Galatasaray 4-2 Caykur Rizespor
• 28th November 2023 - Caykur Rizespor 0-1 Galatasaray
• 8th March 2024 - Galatasaray 6-2 Caykur Rizespor
• 14th September 2024 - Galatasaray 5-0 Caykur Rizespor

Betting Tips For Caykur Rizespor vs Galatasaray

Our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is Rizespor to win or draw. Odds on Betfred of 11/10 means a bet of £10 has a potential return of £21.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction

Caykur Rizespor 1-1 Galatasaray