Basaksehir vs Rizespor: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

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 an intriguing contest.

Istanbul Basaksehir, currently 5th in the standings with 43 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 21 points from 14 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 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Rizespor, sitting 11th with 30 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 13 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

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 Antalyaspor, Istanbul Basaksehir recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Sengezer, Karatas, Opoku, Duarte, Sahiner, Gunes, Kemen, Harit, Shomurodov, Sari, Selke. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Rizespor's last outing came against Trabzonspor, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Fofana, Pala, Sagnan, Akaydin, Sahin, Papanikolaou, Antalyali, Mihaila, Olawoyin Olasunkanmi, Mebude, Dervisoglu. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Istanbul Basaksehir's fixtures have averaged 3.4 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 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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