Rizespor
17 Feb, 2025
18:00
Galatasaray
This will be a tough test for Galatasaray, but if they aspire to be champions, these are the matches that define them.
They remain unbeaten in the league, but with Fenerbahçe continuing to win, the pressure is mounting. The gap has narrowed to just three points, leaving Galatasaray with no room for error.
Rizespor is on a nine-game unbeaten streak at home, a run that includes an impressive 3-1 victory over Trabzonspor and a 1-1 draw with Beşiktaş. However, the rest of their matches have been against lower-tier teams or cup opponents.
Now, they face a different challenge—the league’s best away team. Galatasaray has collected 28 points on the road, conceding just eight goals in 10 matches. In contrast, Rizespor has conceded 14 goals in home games.
Historically, Galatasaray has dominated this fixture, winning six of the last seven meetings, with Rizespor managing just one victory.
What we say
Galatasaray to Win
Galatasaray will have Osimhen fresh and ready, as he was rested midweek due to suspension. However, Rizespor will be without three key first-team players—Akaydin, Ghezzal, and Varesanovic—due to accumulated yellow cards.
With their solid defensive record, especially in away games, a strong head-to-head advantage, and greater motivation in the title race, Galatasaray has the edge in this encounter. Meanwhile, Rizespor sits 13 points away from the European spots, making their stakes much lower. Given these factors, we anticipate a closely contested match but expect Galatasaray to grind out a hard-fought and valuable victory.
Home team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Cetin | GK |
| Sahin | RB |
| Mocsi | CB |
| Alikulov | CB |
| Hojer | LB |
| Papanikolaou | DM |
| Pala | DM |
| Olawoyin | RM |
| Omur | AM |
| Akintola | LM |
| Sowe | CF |
Away team lineup
| Player Name | Player Position |
| Muslera | GK |
| Frankowski | RWB |
| Cuesta | RCB |
| Sanchez | CB |
| Bardakci | LCB |
| Kutucu | LWB |
| Gabriel Sara | CM |
| Lemina | CM |
| Mertens | AM |
| Morata | SF |
| Osimhen | CF |
Head to head
| Mon 02, 2025 | Rizespor | Galatasaray | 1 - 2 |
| Sat 09, 2024 | Galatasaray | Rizespor | 5 - 0 |
| Fri 03, 2024 | Galatasaray | Rizespor | 6 - 2 |
| Sat 10, 2023 | Rizespor | Galatasaray | 0 - 1 |