Genclerbirligi SK (home)
- Genclerbirligi SK are 11th in the Super Lig table on 22 points from 21 matches.
- Genclerbirligi SK are unbeaten in their last three home matches (Won 2, Drawn 1).
- Genclerbirligi brought Metin Diyadin in during December 2025.
- The new coach has brought a renewed tactical discipline and a more positive approach to the role.
- Diyadin has installed a compact 4-3-3 system that is structured and patient in its build-up play from the back, but is also designed to press with medium intensity when out of possession.
- They have not been afraid to overload the centre of the field or push forward.
Rizespor (away)
- Rizespor are two points and two places behind in 13th.
- Recep Ucar took charge of Caykur Rizespor in early December 2025.
- Ucar’s charges will look to press Genclerbirligi high up the field and try to disrupt their flow, looking to play at speed and exploit the chaos that can be created in transition.
- Valentin Mihaila has been particularly impressive in recent games, scoring two of Rizespor’s four goals during their last five.
- They go into this match with a recent form of D3L2W0.
- Their away record in the Super Lig reads W1, D6, L3 after 10 matches.
- Rizespor have scored 14 goals in those 10 away matches.
Head-to-Head
The away side have dominated recent meetings, adding a little extra spice to this game.
Key Players
- Sekou Koita
- Ivorian international Sekou Koita is their standout player in the Super Lig with five goals in 17 appearances.
- He has scored four of his side’s last nine and can make the difference here.
- Valentin Mihaila
- Valentin Mihaila has been influential for Rizespor recently and scored two of their last five goals.
Betting Insights
- Genclerbirligi average 1.70 goals per Super Lig home match.
- Genclerbirligi concede on average 1.40 goals per game at home.
- Match odds are Genclerbirligi 2.56, Rizespor 2.80, draw 3.25.
- Both Teams To Score is priced at 2.0.
- Genclerbirligi’s home record reads W5, D2, L3 from 10 Super Lig games.
Prediction
Genclerbirligi look to have the edge at home and are backed to nick a tight and tense encounter against the better-pressing Rizespor.
