Rizespor vs Goztepespor Prediction 18 May 2025
The match between Rizespor and Göztepe promises to be an exciting clash in the league. Both teams have been inconsistent, but each has its own strengths. Rizespor will be playing at home, where they often display more confidence despite some recent setbacks. On the other hand, Göztepe are aiming to solidify their position in the top half of the table and rely on counterattacking tactics to achieve their goals. The significance of this match is underscored by the ambitions of both teams - the hosts are striving to stay clear of the relegation zone, while the visitors are fighting for European competition spots.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place on 22 December 2024 and ended in a 3-0 scoreline. Here's a breakdown of the comparative stats from that encounter (Göztepe were the home side):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 6 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Rizespor and Göztepe:
- 17 matches played;
- home victories - 6, away victories - 7, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 28 for Rizespor, 26 for Göztepe;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.12, in the 2nd half - 2.06;
- average total goals per match - 3.18.
Head-to-head statistics Rizespor - Goztepespor

Caykur Rizespor Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Super Lig, featuring Konyaspor as the home team against Rizespor. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Rizespor vs Konyaspor):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
Rizespor currently sit 14th in the league standings, facing challenging times. Their recent performances reveal inconsistent form, with 3 wins and 6 losses, highlighting a lack of stability in their results. However, they often perform better at home, buoyed by strong fan support and an aggressive, attack-focused style of play. They average 1.18 goals per match, but defense remains their Achilles' heel, conceding an average of 1.58 goals per game. Their most recent encounter with Göztepe ended in a commanding 3-0 victory.
Match Results: Caykur Rizespor

Goztepespor Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Super Lig, where they faced Goztepe away from home. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Match statistics (Goztepe vs Hatayspor):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 2.
Göztepe hold a more comfortable position in the league, sitting 7th, thanks to their organized play and ability to adapt to opponents. The team is known for its focus on balancing attack and defense, allowing them to consistently pick up points even in challenging away fixtures-though their form does dip slightly on the road, with 9 winless trips recently. The "Yellow-Reds" boast solid scoring capabilities, averaging 1.64 goals per match, alongside a relatively reliable defense, conceding 1.24 goals. This makes them a formidable contender against any opponent.
Match Results: Goztepespor
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 17;
- Home wins - 6, Away wins - 7, Draws - 4.
Statistics: Rizespor vs Goztepe
- Matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Wins: 12 vs 12;
- Win percentage: 36% vs 36%;
- Losses: 17 vs 10;
- Draws: 4 vs 11.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 6 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 5.
- Goztepe have covered a +1.5 handicap in 19 of their last 20 matches (Super Lig).
- Goztepe have covered a +1.5 handicap in 12 of their last 14 away matches.
- Goztepe have covered a +1.5 handicap in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Goztepe have covered a +1.5 handicap in 8 of their last 9 away matches (Super Lig).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.65, away team - 1.53;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.18;
- Both teams scored: overall - 8 times; at the home venue - 4 times.
Statistics: Rizespor vs Goztepe
- Average total in the tournament: 2.76 vs 2.88;
- Average goals scored: 1.18 vs 1.64;
- Average first-half total: 0.42 vs 0.82;
- Average second-half total: 0.76 vs 0.82;
- Rizespor: home average total in the tournament - 1.38;
- Goztepe: away average total in the tournament - 1.13;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.4) vs 1.4 (away - 1.2).
- Total under 3.5 goals hit in Rizespor's last 8 matches (Super Lig).
- Total under 3.5 goals hit in Rizespor's last 6 of 7 home matches.
- Total under 3.5 goals hit in Goztepe's last 7 of 8 matches (Super Lig).
- Total under 3.5 goals hit in Goztepe's last 6 of 7 matches.
Corners Prediction
Rizespor: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.3; at home - 6.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.3; at home - 8.
Goztepe: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.7, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; away - 4.2.
- Rizespor have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in the last 9 head-to-head matches.
- Rizespor have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in the last 7 head-to-head matches (Super Lig).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.12 (2.06 for the home team and 2.06 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home venue - 5.01 (2.13 for the home team and 2.88 for the away team).
Rizespor: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.39; at home - 2.56;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; at home - 2.
Goztepe: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.09, away - 2.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; away - 2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 17;
- Both teams scored overall - 8 times;
- At the home venue - 4 times.
Statistics: Rizespor vs Goztepe
- Total matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Total matches with both teams scoring (BTTS) this season: Rizespor -18, Goztepe -21;
- BTTS for Rizespor at home - 9 (56%);
- BTTS for Goztepe away - 11 (69%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Rizespor -5, Goztepe -8;
- BTTS for Rizespor at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS for Goztepe away - 3 (60%).
- Goztepe have both scored and conceded in 9 of their last 10 matches (Super Lig).