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Rizespor vs Besiktas – 15/05/2026
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As the 2025/2026 Süper Lig campaign enters its decisive final stretch, Çaykur Didi Stadyumu plays host to a high-stakes clash between Rizespor and Besiktas on 15 May 2026. With European spots and final league positions still up for grabs, both sides have plenty to play for — and the statistics and recent form point toward a thrilling encounter in the Black Sea region.
When these two sides meet in Rize, history strongly favours the visitors. Besiktas have been almost unbeatable here in recent years, boasting 4 wins and 2 draws from their last 6 visits. Rizespor will be well aware of that trend and will be desperate to finally secure a positive result against one of Turkey’s traditional giants.
Current League Standing & Form
Rizespor – Home Strength the Key
Rizespor sit 8th in the table with 40 points from 33 matches (W10 D10 L13). Their goal difference of -6 tells the story of a season where results have been inconsistent, but their home form has improved significantly lately. They have won their last three successive home games, scoring an average of 3 goals per game while conceding only 1.33 — a clear sign they have turned their stadium into a fortress.
Across their last six matches in all competitions, Rizespor have posted 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Their attacking output is impressive: 1.83 goals per game, alongside 14 total shots and nearly 5 on target per match, while holding possession above 53% on average. At home specifically, the numbers are even stronger:
- 9 wins in last 15 home games
- Unbeaten in 80% of recent home fixtures
- 5 clean sheets in last 12 home matches
- 5 wins by 2+ goals in last 13 home games
In the league alone, they are unbeaten in 88% of their last 8 home outings, making them a very difficult proposition for any travelling side.
Besiktas – Away Resilience & Quality
Besiktas occupy 4th place — currently the final European qualification spot — with 57 points and a healthy goal difference of +19. Their campaign has been built on solid balance: 57 goals scored (1.73 per game) and just 38 conceded (1.15 per game).
What makes them genuine title and European contenders is their away record. They have lost only 4 times on the road all season, going unbeaten in 16 of their last 20 away league matches, with 8 wins from their last 15 travels. Notably, they have won by 2 or more goals on 6 occasions in that run, showing their ability to dominate away from home.
Their recent form is mixed: 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 6 games across all competitions. However, defensive solidity remains — conceding less than 1 goal per game in this period — while their attacking metrics remain elite: 16+ shots and over 4 on target per game, often controlling possession at nearly 60%. This level of performance usually creates enough chances to win games, even when results are inconsistent.
Team News & Availability
Injuries and absences will shape both lineups in this crunch fixture.
Rizespor will be without key players:
- Taha Şahin (defender)
- Altin Zeqiri (forward)
- Khusniddin Alikulov (midfield creator)
- Modibo Sagnan (defensive anchor)
Besiktas also face notable absences:
- El Bilal Touré (top scorer)
- Kartal Yılmaz (midfield)
- Necip Uysal (defensive midfield)
- Felix Uduokhai (centre-back)
Both managers will have to reshuffle, but Besiktas’ deeper squad quality may give them an edge in squad rotation.
Probable Lineups
Rizespor (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Yahia Fofana
- DF: Samet Akaydin, Attila Mocsi, Casper Højer, Mithat Pala
- MF: Ibrahim Olawoyin, T. Antalyalı, Adedire Mebude, Qazim Laci, Valentin Mihăilă
- FW: Ali Sowe
Besiktas (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Ersin Destanoğlu
- DF: Rıdvan Yılmaz, Emmanuel Agbadou, Tiago Djaló, Taylan Bulut
- MF: Junior Olaitan, Kristjan Asllani, Orkun Kökçü, Wilfred Ndidi, Cengiz Ünder
- FW: Hyeon-gyu Oh
Analysis & Betting Insight
The statistics present a fascinating contrast. Rizespor are formidable at home — unbeaten in 7 of last 8 league home games with consistent goalscoring. Besiktas meanwhile possess the division’s best away records, have dominated this fixture historically, and boast higher squad quality.
Recent form is almost identical: both sides have recorded 6 wins in their last 12 games across all competitions. However, Besiktas’ ability to control games, create high-quality chances, and their historical dominance here make them favourites — though Rizespor’s recent home improvement means they will make it difficult.
Our Prediction:
Besiktas to secure victory and extend their dominance at this ground. We expect an open, high-scoring contest.
- Forecasted Scoreline: Rizespor 1 – 3 Besiktas
- Probability: Besiktas win (42%), Draw (32%), Rizespor win (26%)
- Goal Market: Over 2.5 Goals is highly probable given both teams’ attacking output.
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