Rizespor vs Samsunspor
Samsunspor stroll to a 2-0 win at Rizespor
J. Mendes and F. Kaya strike to silence the home crowd.
Samsunspor secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Rizespor in the Süper Lig, with J. Mendes opening the scoring in the first half and F. Kaya doubling the lead after the break. The result was a clear upset against Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a 2-1 home win, as Samsunspor controlled the match and left Rizespor pointless at home.
Outcome probability
As the new season kicks off, Rizespor and Samsunspor prepare to face off in what promises to be a closely contested encounter. Both teams have reshaped their squads over the summer, aiming to start the campaign on a positive note.
Key facts
- 1.Rizespor have released two players over the summer: S. Akaydin and G. Papanikolaou.
- 2.Samsunspor have signed E. Watt and B. Bayazıt ahead of the new season.
- 3.Samsunspor lost three players: C. Holse, R. van Drongelen, and Ľ. Šatka.
- 4.Samsunspor finished higher than Rizespor last season with a better goal difference.
- 5.The predicted final score is 2-1 in favour of Rizespor.
- 6.This is the first competitive match of the new season for both teams.
- 7.The match is part of the regular season's second round.
The context
Rizespor enter this fixture having released S. Akaydin and G. Papanikolaou, while Samsunspor have bolstered their ranks with the arrivals of E. Watt and B. Bayazıt. Samsunspor have also seen the departures of C. Holse, R. van Drongelen, and Ľ. Šatka. These changes could influence the dynamics as both sides look to establish themselves early in the season.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Rizespor
Away — Samsunspor
Analysis
Despite Samsunspor's stronger goal difference last season and a higher league finish, Rizespor's home advantage and squad stability might give them the edge. The predicted 2-1 scoreline suggests a competitive match with Rizespor just shading it, reflecting a balanced contest where both teams find the net but the hosts come out on top.
Prediction
We anticipate Rizespor to clinch a 2-1 victory in this season opener. The home side's ability to convert chances and maintain defensive resilience should be enough to overcome Samsunspor's challenge, who will no doubt push hard but fall just short.
The verdict
This match sets the tone for what could be an intriguing season. Rizespor's narrow win will boost their confidence, while Samsunspor will look to bounce back quickly. Fans can expect a spirited contest with plenty of action.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Head to Head
Tómasson
Yellow Card
Mendes
Assist: Jarju
Kaya
Assist: Jarju
Kayan
Olawoyin
Adedire Emmanuel Awokoya-Mebude
Antalyalı
Ariss
Sagnan
Yellow Card
Jarju
Sagnan
Kaya
| # | 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 |
| 8 |  Trabzonspor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 9 |  Samsunspor | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |  Alanyaspor | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Match Statistics
Rizespor
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4A. MocsiD
- 9A. SoweF
- 10I. OlawoyinM
- 11Adedire Emmanuel Awokoya-MebudeM
- 14T. AntalyalıM
- 17Z. ArissD
- 20Q. LaçiM
- 23A. KutucuM
- 54M. PalaD
- 75Y. FofanaG
- 93M. SagnanD
Substitutes
- 5T. SanuçD
- 8D. VarešanovićM
- 19U. ErdemD
- 21S. BakayokoD
- 22M. FayeF
- 30Z. GörgenG
- 37T. ŞahinD
- 47E. YılmazF
- 80Coskun Tosun MustafaF
- 99E. BulutF
Samsunspor
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1O. KocukG
- 2J. MendesD
- 4E. WattM
- 5C. YükselM
- 6Badra Diabbate AliD
- 11E. KılınçF
- 14F. KayaF
- 17L. TómassonD
- 20Y. KayanM
- 24T. BorevkovićD
- 30Saikuba JarjuF
Substitutes
- 8S. OnurM
- 13Efe ÜstünG
- 21Eyup DegirmenciM
- 23E. AlbakD
- 25B. BayazıtG
- 34G. GuarinoD
- 42Y. SekongoM
- 70Tahsin Bülbül M
- 72H. TanD
Rizespor
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qazim Laci | M | 67 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1/1 |
| Ali Sowe | F | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibrahim Olawoyin | M | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/2 |
| Adedire Mebude | M | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Ahmed Kutucu | M | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Modibo Sagnan | D | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 0/1 |
| Taylan Antalyalı(C) | M | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Zakaria Ariss | D | 67 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/2 |
| Attila Mocsi | D | 67 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mithat Pala | D | 67 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Yahia Fofana | G | 67 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Zafer Görgen | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tayyip Talha Sanuç | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dal Varešanović | M | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taha Şahin | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emrecan Bulut | F | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Siaka Bakayoko | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Umut Erdem | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirhan Yilmaz | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mame Mor Faye | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mustafa Coşkun Tosun | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Samsunspor
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatih Kaya | F | 67 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Josafat Mendes | D | 67 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Toni Borevković | D | 67 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Okan Kocuk | G | 67 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Diabaté | D | 67 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emre Kılınç(C) | F | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Logi Tomasson | D | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Saikuba Jarju | F | 67 | 6.9 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Elliot Watt | M | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Yalçın Kayan | M | 65 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Celil Yüksel | M | 67 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Samed Onur | M | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bilal Bayazit | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriele Guarino | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enes Albak | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Antoine Sekongo | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Haluk Mustafa Tan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eyup Degirmenci | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Efe Yiğit Üstün | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tahsin Bülbül | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |