Gaziantep F.K. vs Rizespor preview

Turkey flag 2026/2027 Super Lig, Turkey
Gaziantep Stadyumu
Super Lig
Gaziantep F.K.GAZ
RizesporRIZ
KICKOFF :
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Gaziantep F.K. welcome Rizespor to the Gaziantep Stadyumu for a Super Lig regular season fixture in the 2026/2027 campaign. The hosts currently occupy fifth position in the domestic table while the visitors sit thirteenth. Power scores indicate a narrow edge for Rizespor at 69.7 against Gaziantep F.K.'s 67.14. Home form registers at 11.17 whereas the away side shows a mark of zero. Both teams enter without recent outing details available. Set piece metrics carry low confidence levels and rely on proxy calculations. The contest features two sides with contrasting league standings yet closely matched overall strength ratings. This league encounter promises a competitive battle on home soil.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Gaziantep F.K. occupy fifth place domestically while Rizespor sit in thirteenth.
  • Form: Gaziantep F.K. post a form score of 11.17 against Rizespor's mark of zero.
  • Squad: Squad composition details are unavailable for both sides ahead of kickoff.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains absent from the provided metrics.
  • Transition: Transition metrics lack supporting information in current records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece indicators display low confidence and proxy usage.
  • xVariable: The xVariable reflects a slight overall power advantage for Rizespor.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Gaziantep F.K. M. Radoi
M. Radoi
VS
Rizespor R. Uçar
R. Uçar
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.42
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Eyüpspor Rank: 67 W
Alanyaspor Rank: 70 D
İstanbul Başakşehir Rank: 76 L
Göztepe Rank: 74 L
Beşiktaş Rank: 77 L
Eyüpspor Rank: 67 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Samsunspor Rank: 75 L
Konyaspor Rank: 72 W
Beşiktaş Rank: 77 D
Eyüpspor Rank: 67 L
Konyaspor Rank: 70 W
Kayserispor Rank: 58 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.14
69.7
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Gaziantep F.K.
Rizespor
Power Score
67.14
69.7
League Position
5
13
Global Rank
329
262

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Gaziantep F.K. — Opponent-weighted form score
Rizespor — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Gaziantep F.K. Rizespor

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Gaziantep F.K. GAZ Home
4 matches
Rizespor RIZ Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
4
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T00:31:12+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Super Lig, Turkey · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Gaziantep Stadyumu
Capacity
33502
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Batuhan Kolak
Gökhan Barcın
Murat Ergin Gözütok
Burak Demirkıran

Expected Lineup

Referee : Batuhan Kolak

Starting XI ▼

25
Kacper Tobiasz
Kacper Tobiasz Goalkeeper
6.6
18
Deian Sorescu
Deian Sorescu Midfielder
7.8
96
Florin Ștefan
Florin Ștefan Midfielder
6.76
10
Kacper Kozłowski
Kacper Kozłowski Midfielder
7.14
3
Drissa Camara
Drissa Camara Midfielder
6.8
9
Trivante Stewart
Trivante Stewart Centre Forward
6.7
8
Victor Gidado
Victor Gidado Central Midfield
6.66
14
Myenty Abena
Myenty Abena Centre Back
6.72
6
Ulrich Meleke
Ulrich Meleke Left Back
6.95
44
Alexandru Maxim
Alexandru Maxim Central Midfield
7.07
2
Luis Pérez
Luis Pérez Right Back
7.12
Referee : Batuhan Kolak

Starting XI ▼

75
Yahia Fofana
Yahia Fofana Goalkeeper
6.75
9
Ali Sowe
Ali Sowe Centre Forward
6.99
17
Zakaria Ariss
Zakaria Ariss Left Back
7.01
4
Attila Mocsi
Attila Mocsi Right Back
6.96
14
Taylan Antalyalı
Taylan Antalyalı Defensive Midfield
6.92
54
Mithat Pala
Mithat Pala Right Back
6.6
11
Adedire Mebude
Adedire Mebude Right Wing
6.69
23
Ahmed Kutucu
Ahmed Kutucu Left Wing
7.19
20
Qazim Laci
Qazim Laci Attacking Midfield
8.06
93
Modibo Sagnan
Modibo Sagnan Left Back
6.92
10
Ibrahim Olawoyin
Ibrahim Olawoyin Defensive Midfield
6.78

CONCLUSION

Gaziantep F.K. will look to leverage their higher league standing and positive form score when facing Rizespor at home. The visitors carry a marginally superior power rating that could influence proceedings despite their lower position. Limited data on efficiency and transitions leaves room for on-field surprises. Set piece analysis offers little clarity due to low confidence scores. Both teams must navigate this fixture without recent performance benchmarks. The narrow power differential suggests a tightly contested match where domestic position may prove decisive. Expect a balanced encounter shaped by available form indicators.