Match preview: three points up for grabs in Rize
The Çaykur Didi Stadyumu will host a compelling Super Lig tussle on 25 January 2026 as Rizespor welcome Alanyaspor in round 19. Halil Umut Meler will take charge of a fixture that pits a home side fighting for stability against an away team surprisingly steady in results. Rizespor sit 12th with 18 points from 18 games and a mixed run of form that has seen them win four, draw one and lose five of their last ten. Alanyaspor, sitting slightly higher in 10th with 21 points, arrive with an impressively stubborn sequence of draws and narrow wins — four wins, four draws and just two defeats in their last ten fixtures.
Recent form and momentum
Rizespor arrive off a heavy 3-1 defeat at Göztepe where Qazim Laci stood out despite the loss; defensive frailties have been an issue this season with 27 goals conceded. They can strike — 21 goals scored demonstrates attacking intent — but consistency has been absent. Alanyaspor’s most recent outing was a frantic 2-3 loss to Fenerbahçe after leading at half-time, with Florent Hadergjonaj earning praise for his display. That match underlined Alanyaspor’s ability to score and to concede, producing open, goal-laden encounters more often than not.
Key stats and what they tell us
Numbers paint a picture of an open contest. Alanyaspor’s away matches have produced Both Teams To Score frequently — a 77.78% figure for BTTS in away fixtures suggests they rarely lock down both ends of the pitch when traveling. Rizespor’s home profile is more balanced; their season sees half of their matches go over 2.5 goals, but the home BTTS percentage sits lower. Alanyaspor boast seven clean sheets on the season compared with Rizespor’s five, evidence that the visitors can still be defensively compact at times. Shots and attacking metrics are close, meaning the match could be decided by fine margins and moments of individual quality.
Head-to-head and situational edge
The pair met earlier in the season in Alanya and played out a goalless 0-0 draw — proof that this fixture can be cagey. Yet recent domestic games from both sides show a tendency to open up, and the referee’s influence under Halil Umut Meler can be decisive in physical encounters. The home crowd of over 15,000 capacity will back Rizespor, but Alanyaspor’s record of grinding out results on the road cannot be underestimated.
Betting outlook and useful reads
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Betting suggestion (market: goal market) After weighing form, defensive numbers and head-to-head history, the data points to goals from both sides. Alanyaspor’s high away BTTS percentage (77.78%) combined with Rizespor’s tendency to concede regularly suggests Both Teams To Score is the most logical value play. The bookmakers make Rizespor a 2.00 favourite, but that price does not negate the likelihood both teams will find the net given recent scorelines (Rizespor’s 3-1 loss; Alanyaspor’s 2-3 defeat). Suggested bet: Both Teams To Score (Yes). Stake: moderate — this market offers good probability value here while acknowledging the volatility of Super Lig fixtures.
