Galatasaray vs Rizespor Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Super Lig

Galatasaray vs Rizespor Preview

• Competition: Super Lig
• Date: 30th August 2025
• Kick-off Time: 6:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Rams Park

The Galatasaray vs Rizespor game is a vital one for both teams. The match will be played at the Rams Park, the home ground of Galatasaray, on 30th August. Galatasaray currently sit at the top of the table with nine points from three games and have yet to concede, which portrays their resolute defence. The team has star players in the form of Mauro Icardi, Victor Osimhen, and Leroy Sane, who can be instrumental to their ambitions for yet another Super Lig title. They are the most successful team in the competition, having recorded 25 titles, and are also the current holders of the accolade.

Rizespor, meanwhile, earned promotion to the Super Lig three years back. Now, under the tutelage of Ilhan Palut, they will be aiming to establish themselves in the competition. In the ongoing campaign, they have registered just one point in two games and have yet to taste a victory. When they take on the Turkish giants Galatasaray on Saturday, they will be aiming to hand a major upset to the most successful team in the competition's history and thus open their winning account. Unlike Galatasaray, Rizespor doesn't have any star players, but their fighting spirit is a factor that might cause trouble for the former.

Galatasaray News

Galatasaray have a fully fit squad heading into the game, and manager Okan Buruk might face a headache choosing who to give a start. Up front, he will have both Mauro Icardi and Victor Osimhen, and this might be the firepower that can help Galatasaray continue their domination.

Rizespor News

Rizespor, too, have a fully available contingent, but manager Ilhan Palut will not be able to use Halil Dervisoglu, who is currently playing on loan from Galatasaray. Certain contractual obligations don't allow him to play against his parent club.

Galatasaray vs Rizespor Predicted Lineups

Galatasaray Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Gunay Guvenc

Defenders: Roland Sallai, Davinson Sanchez, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Ismail Jakobs

Midfielders: Lucas Torreira, Gabriel Sara, Leroy Sane, Yunus Akgun, Eren Elmali

Forward: Victor Osimhen

Rizespor Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Erden Canpolat

Defenders: Taha Sahin, Samet Akaydin, Attila Mocsi, Casper Hojer

Midfielders: Giannis Papanikolaou, Mithat Pala, Ibrahim Olawoyin, Qazim Laci, Valentin Mihaila

Forward: Ali Sowe

Galatasaray vs Rizespor Head-to-Head Record

Galatasaray and Rizespor have engaged in 32 fixtures to date. While Galatasaray have won 20 games, Rizespor have emerged victorious only on four occasions. Eight games have ended in draws.

Key players to watch in Galatasaray vs Rizespor

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)

The most dangerous forward in the Super Lig right now is Victor Osimhen. After scoring 37 goals in 41 matches across the Super Lig, Turkish Cup, and UEFA Europa League last season, the Nigerian lynchpin has completed a permanent move from Napoli to Galatasaray. He has already scored once in two Super Lig games so far. A deadly finisher of the ball, Osimhen also excels in aerial crosses, showcasing a tendency to head the ball into the back of the net. The top scorer from last season, Osimhen, would be ambitious to break his own numbers this term.

Ali Sowe (Rizespor)

Rizespor are one of the two teams who are yet to score a goal in the Super Lig this season. Heading into their third match, Palut is expected to keep his faith once again in Ali Sowe, the 31-year-old centre forward from the Gambia. He scored 19 goals in 36 matches last term and will be aiming to fire all cylinders against Galatasaray, as his scoring goals would also boost the team's morale and help them achieve their maiden victory in this campaign.

Galatasaray vs Rizespor Prediction

Galatasaray will be the favourites heading into this fixture, considering their recent form and dominance in the outings against Rizespor.

Predicted Score: Galatasaray 4-1 Rizespor

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