Trabzonspor
- Fatih Tekke has impressed since taking over the Trabzonspor helm in March 2025.
- He has installed an aggressive, high-tempo playing style on the hosts, which has reaped rewards in recent weeks.
- Trabzonspor are currently on a 3-game winning run and have scored 11 times in their last 5 Super Lig matches, conceding just 5 goals in reply.
- Paul Onuachu has been in incredible form for Trabzonspor in recent times and his 20 Super Lig goals in 22 appearances make him one of the deadliest finishers in the division.
Caykur Rizespor
- Caykur Rizespor enter this match in contrastingly mixed form, winning 3, drawing 1, and losing 1 in their last 5 Super Lig outings (W3, D1, L1).
- Recep Ucar has had a positive impact on Rizespor since his appointment as manager in December 2025.
- The main tactical battle on Saturday will be Trabzonspor’s intense pressing style vs Rizespor’s ability to spring counterattacks.
Head-to-Head
Trabzonspor have won the last 3 meetings between these sides, most recently winning away 2-1 , 4 months ago.
Key Players
- Paul Onuachu has been in incredible form for Trabzonspor in recent times and his 20 Super Lig goals in 22 appearances make him one of the deadliest finishers in the division.
- Valentin Mihaila leads the scoring charts for Caykur Rizespor with 5 goals in 14 Super Lig appearances, but Paul Onuachu’s 20 goal haul for Trabzonspor is the biggest reason they sit 3rd in the Super Lig with 54 points from 25 matches, whilst Rizespor are in a respectable mid-table position of 9th with 30 points.
Betting Insights
- Trabzonspor will likely control the rhythm of this game, but Rizespor will also get plenty of opportunities on the counterattack.
- Trabzonspor have won 7, drawn 4, and lost 1 of their 12 home Super Lig games this season and look strong for the win on Saturday.
Prediction
Both teams are likely to find the net in this clash, but we’re backing Trabzonspor to claim the victory at 1.72 .
