Göztepe 2-2 Rizespor: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a high-pressure home match for Göztepe, who need their attacking response at Alanyaspor to become a more complete performance. Rizespor travel with a strong road pattern and a compact shape that suits counter-attacking against Göztepe’s aggressive wing-backs. The decisive issue is Göztepe’s depleted defensive unit, although their recent head-to-head record and the intensity expected at Gürsel Aksel give them a genuine route back. Rizespor’s loss of Mihăilă narrows their attack, placing more responsibility on Sowe and the supporting runners.

Head-to-head analysis

Göztepe have won three of the last four meetings with Rizespor, including both encounters last season. The recent series has also been open, with several matches producing repeated chances and goals.

Injuries and absences

Göztepe’s absences are concentrated in defence and threaten the cohesion of their back three, especially when the wing-backs advance. Rizespor are without Alikulov and suspended winger Mihăilă, reducing defensive depth and one major transition outlet.

Form (last 5)

Göztepe vs Rizespor stats

Last meetings

• 2026-01-19Göztepe 3-1 Rizespor
• 2025-08-10Rizespor 0-3 Göztepe
• 2025-05-18Rizespor 6-3 Göztepe
• 2024-12-22Göztepe 3-0 Rizespor
• 2023-05-16Göztepe 3-3 Rizespor
• 2022-12-16Rizespor 0-2 Göztepe

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