An interesting fixture is on the cards as Caykur Rizespor host Super Lig leaders Galatasaray at Caykur Didi Stadium on Monday, 17 February 2025. View our free Caykur Rizespor vs Galatasaray predictions below.
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Caykur Rizespor vs Galatasaray predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- While Rizespor lost three of their last three league games, Galatasaray are unbeaten in the Turkish Super Lig.
- Galatasaray came out on top the last five times these teams clashed.
- At least three goals were scored in six of Rizespor's last seven encounters with Galatasaray.
- Five of Rizespor's last six games featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Caykur Rizespor 1-3 Galatasaray
Galatasaray are the only undefeated team in the Turkish top flight this season (W19, D3). They have a near-perfect record on the road, with nine wins and a draw in 10 games away from home.
On the other hand, Caykur Rizespor suffered three defeats in their last four league matches. Considering they have also lost five consecutive clashes between these sides, it will likely be business as usual for Galatasaray.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Galatasaray are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Caykur Rizespor have managed only two wins in their last nine league matches (D2, L5). They have lost as many games as they have won and drawn combined this season.
Ilhan Palut’s troops are 12th in the Turkish top flight ahead of their encounter with league leaders Galatasaray.
With that in mind, Galatasaray are the expected winners at 8/13 (1.62). Teams with these odds generally have a 61.9% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that both teams found the net in five of Caykur Rizespor's last six matches. Given that four of the last six skirmishes between these outfits produced goals at both ends, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 3/5 (1.60). That one has a 62.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Galatasaray were the victors in five consecutive encounters between these sides. They have lost only once in their last eight trips to Caykur Didi Stadium.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 14/09/24
Galatasaray
Caykur Rizespor
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 08/03/24
Galatasaray
Caykur Rizespor
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 28/10/23
Caykur Rizespor
Galatasaray
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 27/02/22
Galatasaray
Caykur Rizespor
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/10/21
Caykur Rizespor
Galatasaray
Caykur Rizespor preview: Looking to turn their fortunes around
Caykur Rizespor have no injury worries ahead of this encounter. However, Dal Varesanovic and Samet Akaydin are suspended due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Cetin (GK), Hojer, Karapo, Mocsi, Sahin, Papanikolaou, Hadziahmetovic, Alikulov, Ghezzal, Babajide & Sowe.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 10/05/25
L
Konyaspor
2
Caykur Rizespor
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/05/25
W
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
0
Caykur Rizespor
2
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 27/04/25
L
Kayserispor
1
Caykur Rizespor
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 20/04/25
W
Eyupspor
0
Caykur Rizespor
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 13/04/25
L
Trabzonspor
2
Caykur Rizespor
0
Galatasaray preview: No new absentees
Yunus Akgun and Mauro Icardi are both expected to miss this game for Galatasaray due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Muslera (GK), Kutlu, Bardakci, Cuesta, Sallai, Ayhan, Sara, Jelert, Mertens, Osimhen & Morata.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 10/05/25
W
Trabzonspor
0
Galatasaray
2
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/05/25
W
Sivasspor
1
Galatasaray
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 27/04/25
W
Eyupspor
1
Galatasaray
5
Tu00fcrkiye Cup 22/04/25
W
Konyaspor
1
Galatasaray
5
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 18/04/25
W
Bodrum FK
0
Galatasaray
2
Player to watch: Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen did not participate in Galatasaray's humiliating 4-1 defeat in the UEFA Europa League last week due to a suspension. The former Wolfsburg forward has been Napoli's top performer in the Super Lig with 12 goals and four assists in 16 league assignments. He will be called upon to provide goals on Monday evening.