Get ready for an epic encounter in the Turkey Süper Lig as Rizespor faces Konyaspor on 01.05.2026. This match is one of the season's most anticipated, with both Rizespor and Konyaspor bringing strong lineups. Our analysis breaks down strengths, weaknesses, and performance trends of Rizespor and Konyaspor. Whether you're betting on Rizespor or Konyaspor, our strategic tips and expert predictions will help you navigate this exciting matchup in the Turkey Süper Lig.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Samsunspor | 31 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 39/41 | 45 |
| 8 | Konyaspor | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 40/42 | 40 |
| 9 | Rizespor | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 41/44 | 37 |
| 10 | Gaziantep FK | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 41/52 | 37 |
Key Player Statistics: Rizespor vs Konyaspor
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Süper Lig | Konyaspor | Rizespor | 06.12.2025 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Konyaspor | Rizespor | 17.07.2025 | 2-1 |
| Süper Lig | Konyaspor | Rizespor | 10.05.2025 | 2-1 |
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Konyaspor | 14.12.2024 | 1-1 |
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Konyaspor | 03.02.2024 | 0-0 |
| Süper Lig | Konyaspor | Rizespor | 16.09.2023 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Konyaspor | Rizespor | 07.07.2022 | 1-1 |
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Konyaspor | 09.04.2022 | 2-1 |
| Süper Lig | Konyaspor | Rizespor | 21.11.2021 | 3-0 |
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Konyaspor | 20.04.2021 | 5-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Rizespor | Kisvarda FC | 10.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rizespor | Gençlerbirliği S.K. | 08.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Süper Lig | Kayserispor | Rizespor | 25.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Süper Lig | Fenerbahçe | Rizespor | 17.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Gaziantep FK | 13.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Samsunspor | 09.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Süper Lig | Fatih Karagümrük | Rizespor | 05.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Süper Lig | Trabzonspor | Rizespor | 14.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Antalyaspor | 08.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Türkiye Kupası | Beşiktaş | Rizespor | 04.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Universitatea Craiova | Konyaspor | 07.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Süper Lig | Konyaspor | Trabzonspor | 27.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Türkiye Kupası | Konyaspor | Fenerbahçe | 21.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Süper Lig | Antalyaspor | Konyaspor | 17.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Süper Lig | Konyaspor | Fatih Karagümrük | 12.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Süper Lig | Samsunspor | Konyaspor | 05.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Süper Lig | Konyaspor | Gençlerbirliği S.K. | 19.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Süper Lig | Kocaelispor | Konyaspor | 14.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Süper Lig | Konyaspor | Kasımpaşa | 08.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Türkiye Kupası | Eyüpspor | Konyaspor | 05.03.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Rizespor VS Konyaspor
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Rizespor vs Konyaspor
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Rizespor vs Konyaspor
Eight points. That's all that separates the top half of the table from serious mid-table mediocrity in the Süper Lig right now, and when Rizespor host Konyaspor this weekend, both sides know exactly what's at stake. These two teams are locked together on 37 points, separated only by Rizespor's one extra game played. This isn't just a derby. This is a battle for bragging rights and league positioning with the season entering its final stretch.
Here's what you need to watch for — Konyaspor are arriving in desperate shape off the pitch. They're missing Bazoer, Bjorlo, Calusic, Guilherme, and Ndao for this fixture through suspensions and injuries. That's not a squad rotation problem. That's a crisis. Don't be fooled by their recent 3-0 win over Fatih Karagümrük — they built that with a full squad. Walking into Rize missing five key contributors is an entirely different challenge.
Rizespor aren't without concerns either. Alikulov, Olawoyin, Dervişoğlu, and Augusto are all doubtful, which is significant. But at home, with the Rize faithful behind them, the atmosphere alone counts for something real.
The surprising statistical insight here? Look at the head-to-head record carefully. In the last six competitive meetings, not a single game has produced more than three goals total, and four of those games ended with both teams scoring. The "both teams to score" market, priced around evens at most books, carries genuine value here. These sides simply don't shut each other out.
Tactically, keep your eyes on Q. Laçi pulling strings for Rizespor. Eight league assists in 29 appearances makes him the creative heartbeat of this team, and with Konyaspor's midfield decimated by suspensions, he could have more space than usual to operate. Konyaspor's response will likely run through U. Nayir, their eight-goal top scorer, who needs service that may simply not arrive given how thin their supporting cast is today.
I'm backing Rizespor to win this one. The home advantage, the superior squad availability, and a fixture history that favors entertaining, closely-fought games all point in one direction. My call is 2-1 to the home side, with Laçi picking up an assist and Konyaspor grabbing a consolation but ultimately falling short. In betting terms, Rizespor at 2.22 looks like the value play on the money line, while "both teams to score" feels almost obligatory given the pattern between these clubs.
Rizespor have a chance to pull genuinely clear of their neighbours and reshape their season. Saturday can't come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Mocsi | Hungary | 25 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| A. Sowe | Gambia | 31 | Attacker | 191 | 84 |
| C. Højer | Denmark | 31 | Defender | 184 | 80 |
| Q. Laçi | Albania | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
| G. Papanikolaou | Greece | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 73 |
| H. Dervişoğlu | Türkiye | 26 | Attacker | 183 | 76 |
| V. Mihăilă | Romania | 26 | Midfielder | 173 | 61 |
| S. Akaydin | Türkiye | 32 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| A. Zeqiri | Kosovo | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | 79 |
| A. Yaşar | Türkiye | 23 | Defender | 192 | 79 |
| D. Varešanović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 24 | Midfielder | 177 | 67 |
| M. Pala | Türkiye | 25 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| T. Şahin | Türkiye | 25 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| E. Canpolat | Germany | 25 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 85 |
| I. Olawoyin | Nigeria | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 73 |
| H. Kırıkcı | Türkiye | 22 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| D. Avcı | Türkiye | 20 | Attacker | 187 | 78 |
| E. Aydın | Türkiye | 21 | Midfielder | 188 | n/a |
| K. Alikulov | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| E. Dogan | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Bazoer | Netherlands | 29 | Defender | 184 | 74 |
| Guilherme | Brazil | 36 | Defender | 180 | 79 |
| E. Bardhi | North Macedonia | 30 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| Y. Andzouana | Congo | 29 | Defender | 177 | 69 |
| D. Aleksić | Serbia | 35 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| M. Jevtović | Serbia | 32 | Midfielder | 194 | 83 |
| U. Yazğılı | Türkiye | 27 | Defender | 184 | 73 |
| U. Nayir | Türkiye | 32 | Attacker | 191 | 75 |
| A. Demirbağ | Türkiye | 28 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| M. Bjørlo | Norway | 30 | Midfielder | 176 | 64 |
| E. Boateng | Ghana | 28 | Midfielder | 174 | 66 |
| M. Ștefănescu | Romania | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 72 |
| B. Kramer | Slovenia | 29 | Attacker | 191 | 87 |
| M. İbrahimoğlu | Türkiye | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 73 |
| T. Taşçı | Türkiye | 24 | Attacker | 172 | 70 |
| B. Güngördü | Türkiye | 30 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 75 |
| A. Ndao | Senegal | 29 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| M. Bostan | Türkiye | 22 | Attacker | 167 | 57 |
| A. Üresin | Türkiye | 22 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| M. Kaya | Germany | 21 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
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