Göztepe — Rizespor Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 19 January 2026
On January 19, 2026, in Matchday 18 of the Turkish Süper Lig, Göztepe will host Rizespor. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Göztepe
Göztepe enter this match in good form. Looking at their last seven league matches, Göztepe have recorded five wins, one draw, and only one loss. In four of their five victories during this period, the team kept a clean sheet. The only negative for the team in recent matches was failing to qualify for the Turkish Cup, losing to a third-division side. Ahead of this match, Göztepe have played a friendly against CSKA 1948 Sofia, which they won, as part of preparation after holiday break. Currently, Göztepe is in fourth place in the standings with 32 points.
At home, Göztepe have been confident. In eight matches at their stadium this season, the team have recorded four wins, three draws, and only one defeat, conceding just three goals while scoring nine.
Regarding scoring trends, Göztepe matches are usually low-scoring. Only five of their games this season have finished with over 2.5 goals, with an average of 1.8 goals per match. The team’s defense is currently the best in the league, having conceded only nine goals in 17 matches.
Looking at head-to-head meetings against Rizespor at home, Göztepe have been strong. In their last six home fixtures against this opponent, they have won four times, drawn once, and lost once. Notably, in all four home victories, Göztepe kept a clean sheet.
Rizespor
Rizespor enter this match in unconvincing form. The team have lost their last two official matches — one in the Süper Lig at the end of last year, a defeat to Beşiktaş, and the most recent in the Turkish Cup, losing 2–0 to Erzurumspor, a second-division side. In their Turkish Cup group, Rizespor currently sit in second place with three points.
Looking at all matches, including friendlies during this period, the team have recorded one win and three defeats in their last four games. Overall, Rizespor currently occupy 12th place in the Süper Lig standings, just three points above the relegation zone. On the road, the team have struggled this season. Rizespor have won only one away match, drawn five, and lost twice.
Regarding head-to-head meetings, recent results have not been in Rizespor’s favor. In their last five encounters, they have recorded only one win, one draw, and three defeats.
Probable Lineups
- Göztepe: Lis, Bokele, Heliton, Godoi, Cherni, Altikardes, Dennis, Kurtulan, Rhaldney, Juan, Bekiroglu
- Rizespor: Canpolat, Nielsen, Sagnan, Akaydin, Mithat Pala, Papanikolaou, Buljubasic, Augusto, Olawoyin, Rak-Sakyi, Sowe
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Göztepe have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
- Rizespor have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 4 of Rizespor’s last 6 away matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Göztepe have won or drawn 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings.
- Göztepe have scored first in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Göztepe — Rizespor Prediction
The teams enter this match in contrasting forms and league positions. Göztepe have shown solid results throughout the season, currently sitting in the top four of the Süper Lig. The team boasts a strong defense and impressive home record, although their only setback has been failing to progress to the main stage of the Turkish Cup. Rizespor, on the other hand, have struggled in the league, showing inconsistent form and performing unconvincingly away from home. The team currently occupy 12th place, just three points above the relegation zone, although they have performed reasonably well in the Turkish Cup. In recent meetings between the teams, Göztepe have held a clear advantage, but overall, they have been more consistent, losing only one of the last five encounters. In home head-to-head matches, Göztepe often secured victories while keeping clean sheets. Given Göztepe’s strong form and defense, combined with Rizespor’s struggles away, this match is likely to be cautious, with few goals and a home side advantage. My bet for this match: Total Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.75.
