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Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -4 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +1 goal difference
BetGenius backs Gaziantep FK or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Gaziantep FK welcome Rizespor to the Gaziantep Stadium for matchday three of the Süper Lig season, aiming to build on a steady start. The hosts have picked up four points from their opening two fixtures, drawing 1-1 at home with Alanyaspor before securing a 1-0 away victory against Eyüpspor. D. Sorescu has led the offensive line effectively, scoring both of Gaziantep's league goals so far.
Rizespor travel after an uneven opening fortnight, currently sitting on three points. They initiated their campaign with a 1-0 away win against Konyaspor but suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Samsunspor last time out. Squad depth will be tested on this trip, with defender K. Alikulov sidelined through a knee injury alongside inactive squad members M. Diakite and V. Mihaila.
Historical head-to-head fixtures at this venue lean towards the home side, with Gaziantep FK taking three wins and a draw from their last five home clashes against Rizespor. Considering Gaziantep's solid defensive base—conceding only once in two games—and Rizespor's recent blank in front of goal, the hosts appear well-positioned to collect at least a point.
Team news last updated Oct 16 (8 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Combined scoring rate: 2.3 goals per game (Gaziantep FK at home plus Rizespor away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Alanyaspor | 9 | -2 | 12 |
| 10 | Başakşehir | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| 11 | Erzurumspor FK | 8 | -6 | 11 |
| 12 | Rizespor | 8 | -3 | 10 |
| 13 | Göztepe | 8 | +1 | 9 |
| 14 | Gaziantep FK | 8 | -4 | 8 |
| 15 | Gençlerbirliği S.K. | 8 | -9 | 8 |
| 16 | KonyasporRelegation - 1. Lig | 8 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 | SamsunsporRelegation - 1. Lig | 8 | -12 | 4 |
Rizespor have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.9 goals a game.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Gaziantep FK remain unbeaten across their first two league matches (one win, one draw) while allowing an average of only 0.5 goals against per game. Rizespor enter after a 2-0 home defeat to Samsunspor and must navigate key absences including injured defender K. Alikulov. Furthermore, Gaziantep have won three and drawn one of their last five home meetings with Rizespor, supporting a hedged home-or-draw selection.
Published August 27, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
