Rizespor vs Alanyaspor
Alanyaspor nicks it with own goal
A solitary own goal at 70' settles a tight Süper Lig clash.
Rizespor were left to rue a costly own goal by Z. Ariss at 70', gifting Alanyaspor a narrow 1-0 victory. Despite Fipster's medium-confidence prediction favouring a 2-0 home win, the visitors managed to sneak the points in a closely contested encounter. The result defied expectations and kept the home side scoreless.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Rizespor facing Alanyaspor in what promises to be a tactical battle. Both teams are looking to make a strong start after a summer of changes, with Rizespor aiming to leverage their home advantage and recent squad adjustments.
Key facts
- 1.Rizespor are predicted to win with a 2-0 scoreline.
- 2.Halftime score prediction is 1-0 in favour of Rizespor.
- 3.Rizespor have released S. Akaydin and G. Papanikolaou this summer.
- 4.Alanyaspor have released G. Yalçın, E. Taşkıran, and N. Janvier.
- 5.Alanyaspor had a better goal difference than Rizespor last season.
- 6.The match is expected to feature around three yellow cards.
- 7.This is the first league match of the 2026 season for both teams.
- 8.Rizespor are ranked 8th and Alanyaspor 11th in last season's standings.
The context
This fixture marks the beginning of the 2026 campaign, with neither side having played a competitive league match yet. Rizespor enter the season having released S. Akaydin and G. Papanikolaou, while Alanyaspor have parted ways with G. Yalçın, E. Taşkıran, and N. Janvier. These departures could influence squad depth and cohesion as both teams seek to find their rhythm early on.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Rizespor
Away — Alanyaspor
No standout best passers flagged for Alanyaspor
Analysis
Rizespor hold a slight edge in the predicted outcome, with a 65% probability of a home win and a 2-0 scoreline as the most likely result. The halftime prediction of 1-0 suggests they will start assertively, aiming to control the game from the outset. Despite Alanyaspor's better goal difference last season, Rizespor's home advantage and squad stability could prove decisive. The match is also expected to be moderately physical, with around three cards anticipated.
Prediction
Expect Rizespor to take the lead by halftime and maintain their advantage to secure a 2-0 victory. Their ability to convert early chances and keep a clean sheet will be key, while Alanyaspor will need to find a way to break down a disciplined home defence to avoid a disappointing start.
The verdict
As the season gets underway, Rizespor look poised to make a statement with a solid win over Alanyaspor. This match could set the tone for their campaign, while Alanyaspor will be eager to bounce back quickly and address the gaps left by their summer departures.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Mocsi
Yellow Card
Hagi
Usluoğlu
Fernandes
Bulut
Ariss (OG)
Antalyalı
Laçi
Ruan
Aksoy
Mocsi
Ariss
Elia
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Galatasaray | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 4 |  Kocaelispor | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 5 |  Rizespor | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 |  Kasımpaşa | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| 9 |  Samsunspor | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |  Alanyaspor | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Gaziantep FK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Match Statistics
Rizespor
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 4A. MocsiD
- 9A. SoweF
- 10I. OlawoyinM
- 14T. AntalyalıM
- 17Z. ArissD
- 20Q. LaçiM
- 23A. KutucuM
- 54M. PalaD
- 75Y. FofanaG
- 93M. SagnanD
- 99E. BulutM
Substitutes
- 5T. SanuçD
- 6M. DiakitéM
- 7V. MihăilăF
- 8D. VarešanovićM
- 11Adedire Emmanuel Awokoya-MebudeF
- 19U. ErdemD
- 21S. BakayokoD
- 30Z. GörgenG
- 37T. ŞahinD
- 79Iustin DoicaruF
Alanyaspor
3-4-3Starting XI
- 3Nuno LimaD
- 5F. AlitiD
- 10I. HagiF
- 11RuanM
- 17A. UsluoğluF
- 20F. AksoyD
- 22Paolo FernandesF
- 42G. MakoutaM
- 48Paulo VictorG
- 55B. GezekM
- 94F. HadërgjonajM
Substitutes
- 4B. ÖzyurtD
- 7İ. KayaF
- 8E. KeskinM
- 9O. Ben AliF
- 12M. EliaF
- 16Hwang Ui-JoF
- 19Iván CédricF
- 23M. BayramG
- 26İ. ÇelikM
- 88Y. ÖzdemirM
Rizespor
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q. Laçi | M | 76 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | — |
| A. Mocsi | D | 83 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| I. Olawoyin | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1/3 |
| M. Sagnan | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| T. Antalyalı | M | 76 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| M. Pala | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Y. Fofana | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Bakayoko | D | 7 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iustin Doicaru | F | 14 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| E. Bulut | M | 65 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| A. Kutucu | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 0/1 |
| D. Varešanović | M | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Mihăilă | F | 25 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| A. Sowe | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adedire Emmanuel Awokoya-Mebude | F | 7 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Ariss | D | 83 | 5.9 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| T. Şahin | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Görgen | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Diakité | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| U. Erdem | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Sanuç | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Alanyaspor
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulo Victor | G | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Aksoy | D | 81 | 7.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Nuno Lima | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Makouta | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| F. Aliti | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Özyurt | D | 9 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paolo Fernandes | F | 58 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| O. Ben Ali | F | 32 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Elia | F | 32 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3/5 |
| Y. Özdemir | M | 50 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Hagi | F | 40 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Hwang Ui-Jo | F | 9 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| B. Gezek | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Hadërgjonaj | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Ruan | M | 81 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| A. Usluoğlu | F | 58 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Bayram | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| İ. Kaya | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Iván Cédric | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| İ. Çelik | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Keskin | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |