Galatasaray - Rizespor predictions

Galatasaray are seen as favourites to win this match against Rizespor. The betting odds indicate an easy win and anything but a home victory here would indeed be a big surprise.

With a price of 11.10 on an away win among most online sportsbooks, it’s clear Rizespor will likely not fare well against Galatasaray. Even a draw seems to be too optimistic for the away team.

Top online bookmakers priced Galatasaray winning their previous Super Lig match at Adana Demirspor at 8.85, and the game went about as expected. They were in the lead after the first half and ultimately recorded a decisive 1:5 victory.

The visiting team are reeling after a narrow loss to Kasımpaşa in the previous round. Their supporters expected more considering the close odds and home-field advantage, but the game ended with an HT/FT defeat.

A quick look at the recent trends reveals a solid record for Galatasaray, who have managed to score 5 times in their previous 3 matches. This means that markets like BTTS or Over 5 Goals are worth your attention.

Results and standings notwithstanding, Rizespor have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Super Lig. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

We’re going into round 5 of this year’s competition, and Galatasaray are looking quite well off. They’re just 1 point behind the current table leaders and heading into a relatively safe match.

Rizespor are 5 points behind a Europa League qualifying spot. It’s too early to make any strong claims about their form this year, but most bookies are sceptical about their chances at Galatasaray. They’ll need to work hard if they want to end the season on a high note.

Looking back at the recent history of clashes between these two teams, the most notable example is a sound defeat Rizespor suffered last season. Partly thanks to the considerable goal difference Galatasaray secured in that match, they’re considered favourites to win the match on Sunday.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 1.34 odds offer a decent return.