Rizespor vs Fenerbahce Prediction: The Yellow Canaries Will Edge Out Rivals In Tight Win

Rizespor will welcome Fenerbahce to the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu in the third round of the Turkish Super Lig. 

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Rizespor vs. Fenerbahce, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Despite conquering the game against Istanbul Basaksehir in the league opener, Rizespor lacked the clinical edge to demolish their opponents, thus settling for a 1-1 draw at home. 

However, they did manage to compensate for their wastefulness in the final third by recently defeating Adana Demirspor 2-1 away from home courtesy of new signing Ali Sowe's goal. 

With four points accumulated from two matches, Rizespor occupies 5th place in the Turkish Super Lig standings and is level on points with four other teams. They are two points adrift of first-placed Besiktas. 

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Akkan; Sahin, Mocsi, Alikulov, Hojer; Akintola, Papanikolaou; Varesanovic, Olawoyin, Zeqiri; Sowe

Fenerbahce, on the other hand, saw their European dreams come to an end following their elimination from the Champions League qualifiers against Lille, losing 3-2 on aggregate. 

Indeed, this elimination was a turning point, setting off a chain reaction in the league as they failed to secure a win in their most recent match against Goztepe, resulting in a nail-biting 2-2 draw on the road.

With four points accumulated from two matches, Fenerbahce occupies 6th place in the Turkish Super Lig standings and is two points adrift of first-placed Besiktas. They have maintained a three-point cushion over the relegation zone. 

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Livakovic; Osayi-Samuel, Becao, Soyuncu, Oosterwolde; Yuksek, Szymanski; Tadic, Saint-Maximin; Dzeko, En-Nesyri

• Rizespor have lost ten consecutive matches against Fenerbahce.
• Fenerbahce have lost one of their last nine away matches across all competitions.
• Rizespor averages 1.3 goals per game when playing at home, and Fenerbahce averages 2.7 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 35 meetings, Rizespor have won three times, Fenerbahce have won 25 times, and there have been seven draws, with the goal difference being 81-35 in favor of Fenerbahce. 

Rizespor might not have a decent record against Fenerbahce in their past encounters, but at the moment, they are not a team that can be underestimated, especially when it comes to pulling off an upset. Fenerbahce is currently riding a ten-match winning streak against Rizespor and will be seeking a return to winning ways.

Considering that this could be a closely contested battle, both sides could get on the scoreboard. However, we also feel that Fenerbahce, given the superior squad at their disposal, will escape with a narrow victory too.