ISTANBUL BASAKSEHIR VS RIZESPOR - TURKEY: SUPER LIG MATCH PREVIEW
TURKEY: SUPER LIG MATCH DETAILS: ISTANBUL BASAKSEHIR VS RIZESPOR
As Istanbul Basaksehir prepare to host Rizespor on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Arslan, this TURKEY: Super Lig fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
ISTANBUL BASAKSEHIR PREVIEW IN TURKEY: SUPER LIG
Istanbul Basaksehir, currently 6th in the standings with 33 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 14 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
RIZESPOR PREVIEW IN TURKEY: SUPER LIG
Rizespor, sitting 11th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ISTANBUL BASAKSEHIR VS RIZESPOR
Recent meetings between Istanbul Basaksehir and Rizespor have favored Istanbul Basaksehir, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Besiktas, Istanbul Basaksehir recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Sengezer, Operi, Opoku, Duarte, Sahiner, Gunes, Kemen, Harit, Shomurodov, Fayzullaev, Selke. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Rizespor's last outing came against Kocaelispor, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Looking ahead, Istanbul Basaksehir are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Rizespor are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR ISTANBUL BASAKSEHIR VS RIZESPOR
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Istanbul Basaksehir's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Rizespor's games average 3.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
ScoresFeed.com is covering Istanbul Basaksehir vs Rizespor in real time, providing live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, and live match commentary.