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

As Karagumruk prepare to host Rizespor on April 5, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this TURKEY: Super Lig fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Karagumruk, currently 18th in the standings with 17 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 47 points. They've earned 12 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Rizespor, sitting 11th with 30 points, enter as favorites 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 Karagumruk and Rizespor have been competitive, with Rizespor claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Kayserispor, Karagumruk recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Grbic, Mladenovic, Yigit Cinar, Lichnovsky, Esgaio, Elmaz, Kranevitter, Kalayci, Ozcan, Serginho, Cukur. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

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. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Karagumruk are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Karagumruk and Rizespor are expected to use their standard structures. 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 a moderate number of goals: Karagumruk's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 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 showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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