Gaziantep FK 1-2 Rizespor: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Gaziantep arrive unbeaten and have home momentum, while Rizespor's opening results have been less settled despite an away clean sheet. The hosts must compensate for Bacuna's suspension, but Rizespor have the more disruptive confirmed defensive absence with Alikulov out. Recent meetings have produced swings in momentum, including Rizespor's late turnaround in April. Expect a competitive match in which transitions and dead-ball defending carry more weight than patient control.

Head-to-head analysis

Rizespor hold a slight edge across the last ten meetings, but the series has not been one-sided and Gaziantep have repeatedly found home wins. The latest encounter particularly underlines that game state can reverse quickly in this pairing.

Injuries and absences

Alikulov's absence is the clearest structural loss, weakening Rizespor's centre-back depth against a home side likely to attack the box directly. Bacuna's suspension simultaneously reduces Gaziantep's midfield control, while the status of Diakite and Mihaila should be checked at line-up release.

Form (last 5)

Gaziantep FK vs Rizespor stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-13Rizespor 2-1 Gaziantep FK
• 2025-12-17Rizespor 5-2 Gaziantep FK
• 2025-11-08Gaziantep FK 2-2 Rizespor
• 2025-05-03Rizespor 2-0 Gaziantep FK
• 2024-12-09Gaziantep FK 1-0 Rizespor
• 2024-03-17Rizespor 3-1 Gaziantep FK

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