Istanbul Basaksehir FK (Home)
- Unbeaten in their last 5 Super Lig games (3 wins, 2 draws).
- Currently on a 2-match winning streak after a 3-0 away win over Kayserispor.
- Sit 6th in the Super Lig with 29 points from 19 matches.
- Home record this season: W3, D4, L2.
Caykur Rizespor (Away)
- 12th in the Super Lig with 19 points from 19 games.
- Recep Ucar took charge in December 2025 to stabilise the side.
- Plan is to sit deep in a compact mid-block and target chances on the break.
- Away form has been poor, with three straight Super Lig away defeats removed from their confidence.
Head-to-Head
Rizespor are winless in their last 2 away Super Lig matches against Basaksehir.
Key Players
- Eldor Shomurodov
- 13 goals in 19 Super Lig appearances.
- Main attacking focal point who benefits from Basaksehir’s midfield build-up.
- Jesurun Rak-Sakyi
- 4 goals in 11 Super Lig matches.
- A real counter-attacking threat if Basaksehir lose concentration in possession.
Betting Insights
- Basaksehir 1.84 to win; Rizespor 4.0.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.8 looks appealing given recent trends.
- Rizespor have conceded 14 goals in 9 away Super Lig trips this season (around 1.56 goals per match).
- Value leans with the favourites due to Basaksehir’s form and attacking timing.
Prediction
- Basaksehir to win.
- Expect a competitive game with a likely score around 2-1.
