Konyaspor
- Konyaspor have won one and lost four of their last five games.
- Konyaspor boss Ilhan Palut has set up his team as a possession side in a structured 4-2-3-1 system which is based around build-up from the back, vertical support lines and width in transition.
- They lost 0-3 at home to Hull City in their previous outing.
Çaykur Rizespor
- Çaykur Rizespor have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five.
- They have four wins, two draws and four defeats from ten games in all competitions.
Head-to-Head
- The reverse fixture was a 3-2 win for Rizespor at home in the Super Lig 2025/2026.
- Their five Super Lig meetings are tied with each side winning once and three draws.
- Rizespor have failed to win either of their two previous away games against Konyaspor in the Super Lig.
Çaykur Rizespor
Ali Sowe has been a spark plug for Rizespor this season, scoring two of his side's six goals in the last five.
Betting Insights
- Konyaspor are 2.4, Çaykur Rizespor are 2.8 and the draw is 3.35, indicating a close, tight match.
- Over 2.5 goals (1.83) and Both teams to score (1.62) look better bets here than a win for either side.
Prediction
- This tactical matchup should set up a classic possession vs press clash and the battles in transition could decide the game.
- Palut's men have a little bit more of a solid base to work off and should edge this one.
