Fatih Karagumruk

vs

Caykur Rizespor

Preview

Fatih Karagumruk (Home)

• Fatih Karagumruk (18th) have 17 points from 27 in the Super Lig 2025-2026.
• Aleksandar Stanojevic, appointed in January 2026, is trying to establish a pragmatic, organized 4-2-3-1 for Karagumruk.
• The system has been more proactive with a higher tempo and selective pressing to force turnovers.
• Their recent five-game run is W1 D2 L2.

Caykur Rizespor (Away)

• Caykur Rizespor (11th) have 30 points from 26 games in the Super Lig 2025-2026.
• Recep Ucar, who took charge in December 2025, has kept the same compact, low-block defensive identity.
• His team have won three and lost two in the last five.
• They beat Antalyaspor 1-0 at home but lost to Trabzonspor on the road.

Head-to-Head

• Both teams have won two of their last four meetings, with no draws.
• They are averaging 1.46 goals conceded per game in their respective away and home Super Lig matches.

Key Players

• Fatih Karagumruk
  • Serginho has scored two of Karagumruk’s last four goals and looks their most likely attacking source.
  • David Datro Fofana has six goals in 13 Super Lig appearances and is the club’s top scorer.
• Caykur Rizespor
  • Valentin Mihaila has five goals in 15 Super Lig games and will be Rizespor’s primary threat up front.

Betting Insights

• Both Teams to Score - No looks appealing at 2.15.
• Rizespor to win carries odds of 2.4 and is backed by their recent defensive solidity.

Prediction

• Back Rizespor to win at 2.4.
• Rationale: Rizespor’s compact defensive identity and recent form give them enough tenacity to frustrate Karagumruk while offering moments of attacking quality to clinch an away victory.