Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(37) 16 Goals 18 (24)
(30) 18 Assists 17 (19)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
27.9 Average Age 27.6
180.6 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(0.8) 0.7 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(47%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 45% (49%)
(0.3) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Samsunspor
Rizespor
Player Reason Status Rating
Marc Bola Out 6.92
Marius Mouandilmadji Out 6.9
Player Reason Status Rating
Eray Korkmaz Out 6.14

Team News

Samsunspor
Rizespor
  • Soner Gonul will deputise for the suspended Marc Bola.
  • Marius Mouandilmadji is also suspended and because Thomas Reis does not have any other recognised striker at his disposal, Emre Kilinc is likely to lead the attack.
  • This means Arbnor Muja will start on the right wing.
  • Eray Korkmaz, who wasn't expected to start here is manager Ilhan Palut's only injury concern.
  • Dal Varesanovic and Samet Akaydin have served their suspension and will return to the starting XI.
  • Although Palut used Mithat Pala on the wings against Gala last time out, Rachid Ghezzal is expected to make a return here.

Match FactsSponsored

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Samsunspor have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 home matches against Rizespor in all competitions.
Samsunspor win or draw
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Samsunspor have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 matches (Super Lig).
Samsunspor win/win
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Rizespor have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches (Super Lig).
Over 1.5 goals

Prediction

  • Samsunspor were 1-0 winners against Konyaspor last time out. This was yet another impressive performance by Reis's team. They created more chances than their hosts, looked more compact at the back, and fully deserved their win. Although the prolific striker Mouandilmadji's absence is a blow, Samsunspor have enough quality to see this one through.
  • Rizespor were beaten 2-1 by Galatasaray last time out. As expected, Gala struggled but managed to get the win with an 86th minute goal. Palut's team should have done better in front of goal but that has been a recurring issue for this team for a couple of seasons now.
Home win
Under 2.5 goals
2-0
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