Gaziantep FK vs Rizespor Prediction, Tips & Odds
Gaziantep FK vs Rizespor
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The model favours Rizespor to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 1-0. Rizespor currently holds a strong position in the league, sitting in second place after their opening match of the season, where they secured a win without conceding a goal. Their early form, with three wins in their last five matches, demonstrates a solid start to the season, particularly highlighted by their defensive strength. In contrast, Gaziantep FK sits in sixth place after their first match, which ended in a draw. Their recent form shows two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches, indicating a mixed performance. Despite their solid record, they will need to improve their goal-scoring ability, having only managed one goal so far this season. The model gives Rizespor a win probability of around 60%, reflecting their stronger start and overall form. However, a potential caveat for Rizespor could be complacency, as they may underestimate a Gaziantep side that can be unpredictable at home. For further details on our prediction methodology, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where the The Daily Punt Analysis Team explains our in-house model based on expected goals and actual results across the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Gaziantep FK have been the stronger side, winning 29% of their matches.
Lines averaged across 1 bookmaker. Gaziantep FK are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Gaziantep FK vs Rizespor| Bookmaker | 1X2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | |
| 2.48 | 3.94 | 2.68 | |
Double Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Rizespor leads 5-4)In the last 10 matches between Gaziantep FK and Rizespor, Rizespor has won 5 times, Gaziantep FK has won 4 times, and there has been 1 draw. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several matches being closely contested, including a high-scoring encounter that ended 5-4 in favor of Rizespor. Moreover, both teams have had periods of dominance, but Rizespor's recent victories suggest a slight edge, particularly with two wins by a margin of at least two goals. The last draw occurred in November 2025, highlighting a trend of decisive outcomes in their encounters.
Süper Lig Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Gençlerbirliği S.K. | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | WW |
| 2 |  Galatasaray | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | WD |
| 3 |  Samsunspor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | WD |
| 4 |  Trabzonspor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | WD |
| 5 |  Alanyaspor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | WD |
| 6 | Gaziantep FK | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | WD |
| 12 | Rizespor | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | LW |
| 16 |  Kocaelispor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | L |
| 17 |  Konyaspor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | LL |
| 18 |  Erzurumspor FK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 0 | LL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonGaziantep FK have won 2 of their last 10 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Gaziantep FK 1-1 and lost to Gaziantep FK 1-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 7W 7D 10L from the last 24 games (29% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Rizespor have won 3 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include beat Konyaspor 0-1 and beat NK Osijek 1-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 10W 8D 9L from the last 27 games (37% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersGaziantep FK
No reported absences
Rizespor
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Gaziantep FK have averaged 5.0 corners per match at home; Rizespor 5.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Gaziantep FK have generated 1.06 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 29% of them. They put 4.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Gaziantep FK player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
