The upcoming Turkey Süper Lig match on 22.08.2026 features Rizespor against Samsunspor, promising a tightly contested battle. Both Rizespor and Samsunspor have been preparing rigorously, showcasing impressive form. Our expert analysis includes a detailed look at their playing styles, tactical setups, and head-to-head results in the Turkey Süper Lig. This match offers an exciting spectacle and a challenging prediction scenario. Read our full prediction, which highlights key players from Rizespor and Samsunspor, before making your bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Beşiktaş | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 5 | Rizespor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 6 | Göztepe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3/3 | 1 |
| 7 | Samsunspor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3/3 | 1 |
| 8 | Galatasaray | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: Rizespor vs Samsunspor
x 1Rizespor vs Samsunspor Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Samsunspor | 09.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Süper Lig | Samsunspor | Rizespor | 27.10.2025 | 1-1 |
| Süper Lig | Samsunspor | Rizespor | 22.02.2025 | 2-3 |
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Samsunspor | 22.09.2024 | 0-1 |
| Süper Lig | Samsunspor | Rizespor | 23.02.2024 | 3-0 |
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Samsunspor | 08.10.2023 | 1-0 |
| 1. Lig | Samsunspor | Rizespor | 04.03.2023 | 2-0 |
| 1. Lig | Rizespor | Samsunspor | 11.09.2022 | 1-1 |
| Türkiye Kupası | Samsunspor | Rizespor | 17.12.2019 | 1-1 |
| Türkiye Kupası | Rizespor | Samsunspor | 05.12.2019 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Süper Lig | Konyaspor | Rizespor | 15.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rizespor | Pyramids FC | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rizespor | Abha | 31.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rizespor | Hull City | 28.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NK Osijek | Rizespor | 25.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Erzurumspor FK | Rizespor | 17.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rizespor | Dinamo Batumi | 15.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rizespor | Kisvarda FC | 10.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rizespor | Gençlerbirliği S.K. | 08.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| Süper Lig | Rizespor | Beşiktaş | 15.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Süper Lig | Samsunspor | Göztepe | 17.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Kasımpaşa | Samsunspor | 08.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | KVC Westerlo | Samsunspor | 01.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AEK Athens FC | Samsunspor | 29.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | RAAL La Louvière | Samsunspor | 25.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dunkerque | Samsunspor | 22.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Süper Lig | Samsunspor | Göztepe | 16.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Süper Lig | Başakşehir | Samsunspor | 09.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Süper Lig | Samsunspor | Galatasaray | 02.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Süper Lig | Alanyaspor | Samsunspor | 27.04.2026 | 2-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Rizespor VS Samsunspor
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Rizespor vs Samsunspor
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Rizespor vs Samsunspor
htmlThere's a real edge to this one. Rizespor host Samsunspor in the Turkey Süper Lig, and the Black Sea rivalry is already simmering after what happened between these two sides just a few months ago.
Let's go back to April. Rizespor absolutely demolished Samsunspor 4-1 at home. That scoreline wasn't a fluke. It was a statement. And now these two meet again at the same venue, with Rizespor already sitting in second place after winning their opening game of the new season.
Here's what you need to watch for. Rizespor are flying. They beat Konyaspor 1-0 away from home to start the season, and their pre-season showed real attacking intent — wins over Pyramids FC and a 3-0 thrashing of Dinamo Batumi. They look sharp, organised, and confident going forward.
Samsunspor, meanwhile, had a mixed pre-season. They lost 3-0 to Kasımpaşa in a friendly just days ago. That's not the kind of momentum you want heading into a tough away fixture against a side that embarrassed you recently.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Samsunspor being a dangerous side. Yes, they beat Galatasaray 4-1 late last season. But that was then. Right now, Rizespor at home carry real menace, and the head-to-head record at Rizespor's ground is telling. In Süper Lig home fixtures, Rizespor have been ruthless in this matchup.
Here's a surprising stat that most people will miss. Four of the last six meetings between these clubs have produced three or more goals. This fixture loves a goal. The draw odds at 3.82 look generous on paper, but goalless nights simply aren't in this rivalry's DNA.
From a betting perspective, Rizespor at 2.30 represents solid value given their home form and the psychological edge from that recent 4-1 win. The Over 2.5 goals market should also be firmly on your radar given the pattern in this fixture. And I'll go further — back Both Teams to Score too. Samsunspor will want to respond after that humiliation and won't come here just to park the bus.
My bold prediction? Rizespor win 3-1. Samsunspor grab a consolation, but the home side control this from early on and make it comfortable before half-time.
This is a proper Black Sea derby with pride, points, and payback all on the line. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Kutucu | Türkiye | 26 | Midfielder | 181 | 76 |
| A. Mocsi | Hungary | 26 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| A. Sowe | Gambia | 32 | Attacker | 191 | 84 |
| M. Sagnan | France | 27 | Defender | 187 | 85 |
| Q. Laçi | Albania | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
| Z. Görgen | Türkiye | 26 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 79 |
| T. Antalyalı | Türkiye | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| T. Sanuç | Türkiye | 26 | Defender | 188 | 85 |
| Y. Fofana | France | 26 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 89 |
| D. Varešanović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 25 | Midfielder | 177 | 67 |
| M. Pala | Türkiye | 26 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| T. Şahin | Türkiye | 25 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| Adedire Emmanuel Awokoya-Mebude | Scotland | 22 | Midfielder | 189 | 78 |
| I. Olawoyin | Nigeria | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 73 |
| Z. Ariss | France | 22 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| E. Bulut | Türkiye | 23 | Attacker | 185 | 80 |
| S. Bakayoko | France | 21 | Defender | 188 | 55 |
| U. Erdem | Türkiye | 22 | Defender | 182 cm | n/a |
| E. Yılmaz | Türkiye | 22 | Attacker | 177 cm | 68 kg |
| M. Faye | Senegal | 21 | Attacker | 182 cm | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Mouandilmadji | Chad | 28 | Attacker | 190 | 85 |
| C. Yüksel | Türkiye | 28 | Midfielder | 171 | 63 |
| O. Ntcham | Cameroon | 30 | Midfielder | 180 | 80 |
| Z. Yavru | Türkiye | 34 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| C. Holse | Denmark | 27 | Midfielder | 177 | 69 |
| R. van Drongelen | Netherlands | 27 | Defender | 187 | 85 |
| L. Tómasson | Iceland | 25 | Defender | 182 | n/a |
| A. Musaba | Netherlands | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| T. Borevković | Croatia | 29 | Defender | 193 | 86 |
| O. Kocuk | Türkiye | 31 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 79 |
| Ľ. Šatka | Slovakia | 30 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| S. Gönül | Türkiye | 29 | Defender | 177 | 73 |
| T. Coulibaly | France | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| Y. Çift | Türkiye | 22 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| A. Makoumbou | Congo | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 73 |
| J. Mendes | Sweden | 23 | Defender | 175 | 76 |
| M. Özbaskıcı | Türkiye | 20 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| A. Pazar | Türkiye | 21 | Attacker | 180 | 74 |
| H. Tan | Türkiye | 21 | Defender | 181 | 75 |
| E. Ceesay | Gambia | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Rizespor vs Samsunspor match odds
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