Rizespor vs Trabzonspor prediction

AI match recap

This Karadeniz derby brings together a Rizespor side still seeking a convincing home performance and a Trabzonspor team arriving with stronger momentum. The visitors have a demanding European-to-league turnaround, but their recent defensive control and transition threat give them a clear route to imposing themselves. Rizespor’s urgency should make the opening phase intense, yet they must avoid the final-third errors their manager has highlighted. Onuachu’s confirmed absence gives the hosts a genuine chance to make the visitors’ attack less direct.

Head-to-head analysis

Trabzonspor have won the more recent meetings, including the last two league encounters. Rizespor’s home record in this derby is less one-sided, however, with recent wins showing that the Didi Stadyumu can level the contest.

Injuries and absences

Onuachu’s absence changes Trabzonspor from a side able to dominate centre-backs aerially into one more reliant on mobile transitions and combination play. Rizespor’s missing Alikulov reduces defensive depth, while the visitors’ absences in midfield and defence make their selection less flexible.

Form (last 5)

Rizespor vs Trabzonspor stats

Last meetings

• 2026-03-14Trabzonspor 1-0 Rizespor
• 2025-10-18Rizespor 1-2 Trabzonspor
• 2025-04-13Trabzonspor 2-0 Rizespor
• 2025-02-26Trabzonspor 5-2 Rizespor
• 2024-11-09Rizespor 3-1 Trabzonspor
• 2024-01-25Rizespor 1-0 Trabzonspor

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