Rizespor
- Rizespor are on a two-match winning streak after a 2-1 victory over Pyramids FC and a 1-0 victory over Konyaspor in the Super Lig.
- Atmacalar have been in good form across all competitions with five wins, two draws and three defeats in their last ten.
- Their home form has been very good with four wins, one draw and one defeat from six.
- Ali Sowe is in form for Rizespor with two goals in his last five appearances.
Samsunspor
- Samsunspor have been in slightly better form overall, beating AEK Athens (2-1) and KVC Westerlo (2-1) but losing to Kasimpasa SK (3-0).
- Coach Thorsten Fink has them playing a high-tempo 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 system that incorporates aggressive counter-pressing and overloading the wings.
Head-to-Head
Rizespor have the edge in the H2H record, winning two of the last three meetings and drawing the other.
Key Players
Ali Sowe is in form for Rizespor with two goals in his last five appearances .
Betting Insights
- Backing Rizespor at 2.3 is the way to go here.
- Samsunspor at 2.98 and the draw at 3.82 are available alternate prices.
- The hosts are being considered with a draw no bet approach.
Prediction
- Rizespor are the likelier winners and the preview will be taking the draw no bet option.
- The Black Sea clash should be intense; Samsunspor will try to set the pace but Rizespor are a structured side who can hurt the opposition on the break - a bit of a chess match.
