Rizespor Trabzonspor 2025-10-18 17:00 Betting tips

Rizespor's form shows inconsistency: 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat in their last five matches. Their home results are particularly concerning: in three matches at their own ground, the team has managed just one win (1:0 against Gençlerbirliği), suffered two defeats (0:3 to Göztepe and 1:3 to Galatasaray), and conceded 5 goals. Their attacking play at the "Yeni Rize Şehir" stadium is ineffective – only 2 goals scored. Meanwhile, the team appears more confident in away games, indicating issues with capitalizing on home advantage.

Trabzonspor is in excellent form, occupying second place in the league table with a record of 5 wins and 2 draws in 8 matches. The team demonstrates reliable defensive play, having conceded only 6 goals, and a goal difference of +7 highlights their balance. Away from home, the "Bordeaux-Blues" have secured 2 wins with 1 defeat, scoring 5 goals. Their last match was a confident 3:1 victory over Fatih Karagümrük, confirming the squad's high morale.

Head-to-head statistics show Rizespor's advantage: two wins in the last three encounters, including two home victories (3:1 and 1:0). However, the current form of the teams has changed significantly from previous seasons. Trabzonspor is showing a chance conversion rate of around 22%, while Rizespor does not exceed 11%. A key metric is goals conceded: the visitors average just 0.75 goals per match, whereas the hosts concede 1.57.

Tactically, Trabzonspor prefers to control the game through possession and quick attacks down the flanks. The team effectively utilizes set-pieces, having scored 3 of their 13 goals from such situations. Rizespor will rely on counter-attacks and pressing in the middle of the park, attempting to use the pace of their wingers. However, their poor chance conversion (only 9 goals in 7 matches) against the visitors' solid defense will be the hosts' main tactical problem.

Trabzonspor holds a significant advantage in current form, motivation, and league position. The guests' reliable defensive structure, which has conceded only 2 goals in 5 away matches, will face Rizespor's inefficient attack. The hosts' historical advantage in head-to-head meetings is unlikely to outweigh the current imbalance in the quality of play. A Trabzonspor victory with a minimal margin is predicted, likely with a first-half goal and the guests controlling the game. Recommended outcome: Trabzonspor to win 0:1.