Galatasaray vs Rizespor prediction and betting tips on March 8, 2024
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On Friday, March 8th, the 29th round of the Turkish Süper Lig commences. In this fixture, Galatasaray will face Rizespor, with the match kicking off at 18:00 Central European Time.
Galatasaray
Presently, the Turkish side sits atop the Süper Lig standings. After 28 rounds, the Istanbul-based team has amassed 75 points, leading by a margin of two points over the second-placed team. Galatasaray also participated in the UEFA Europa League playoffs but was eliminated by Sparta Prague with an aggregate score of 6-3. In their last five matches, Galatasaray secured three victories and suffered two defeats.
Rizespor
They are a solid mid-table contender in the Turkish Süper Lig. In 28 matches of the current season, they have accumulated 39 points, placing them seven points adrift of the European qualification zone. In their last five matches, Rizespor managed only one victory, drew once, and suffered three defeats. Notably, in the previous round, they triumphed with a scoreline of 3-0.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the current season, Galatasaray defeated Rizespor with a score of 1-0.
- In the previous round, Rizespor secured a victory, halting their winless streak of five games.
Galatasaray vs Rizespor Prediction
Although Rizespor has broken their unfortunate streak, Galatasaray still appears as the clear favorite in this encounter. They lead the league table and boast a significantly stronger roster of star performers. However, my bet is not merely on a Galatasaray victory but on an individual total exceeding 2.5 goals at odds of 1.89.
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