The match between the two table neighbors Rizespor and Genclerbirligi rounds off the 18th matchday in the Süper Lig. Both teams have played a mixed season so far and have therefore, as expected, placed in the lower third of the table. Relegation is undoubtedly the primary goal of both teams.

Rizespor vs Genclerbirligi Betting Odds and Predictions

It will be the first competitive game this year for the guests from Ankara. Rizespor, on the other hand, played against Galatasaray last Wednesday in the round of 16 of the “Türkiye Kupasi”. The double burden from the cup at Genclerbirligi will be eliminated this season. Already in the fourth cup round the Ankara black-reds were surprisingly eliminated by a fourth division team.

Rizespor will play the second leg second leg match against Galatasaray on Thursday evening. Before the cup surprise is aimed at, it is important to master the home game against Genclerbirligi. The bookmakers favor the home side at Rizespor against Genclerbirligi.

Rizespor – Statistics & current form

Rizespor wants to stay away from a relegation battle in the Süper Lig. The Black Sea club hasn’t played the best first half of the season so they have adjusted their goals this season. With a record of 6-2-9, Rizespor is now in twelfth place in the table. The Blue-Greens scored only 17 goals in the first half of the season, making them one of the five worst offensive teams in the league.

Last Wednesday, Rizespor played the first competitive game in the new calendar year in the Turkish cup competition. The Black Seaers made a draw for the Turkish record champions and still have a chance of winning the quarter-finals. Already on Thursday evening, the cup second leg for the blue-green party.

Rizespor will not be able to spare any players for the important second leg in the Turkish Cup. With the tight table constellation, the team of head coach Ismail Kartal relies on every point win. With the home advantage behind them, the fifth home win of the current Süper Lig season should be booked.

Recently two home games were lost in a row. On Monday evening, Ismail Kartal will have to do without the two suspended players Amedej Vetrih and Ogulcan Caglayan. There are no further failures. If Rizespor wins against Genclerbirligi, odds of 2.35 will be paid for tip 1.

Probable lineups of Rizespor:
➤ Akkan – Melnjak, Albayrak, Talbi, Moroziuk – Güctekin, Diomandé – Samudio, Harmash, Boldrin – Skoda

Last Rizespor games:

⚽️ Jan 15, 2020 – Rizespor vs. Galatasaray 1-1 (Cup)
⚽️ 01/10/2020 – Rizespor vs. Akhisar Belediye 2-2 (Friendly Match)
⚽️ 12/29/2019 – Rizespor vs. Fenerbahce 1: 2 (Süper Lig)
⚽️ 12/21/2019 – Malatyaspor vs. Rizespor 0-2 (Süper Lig)
⚽️ 12/17/2019 – Samsunspor vs. Rizespor 1: 1 (Cup)

Genclerbirligi – Statistics & current form

For Genclerbirligi the new season could hardly have started worse. The newcomer from the Turkish capital showed strong performances, but was victorious in the first seven league games. Coach Mustafa Kaplan had to vacate his seat. Since then, Hamza Hamzaoglu has been in the coaching position and led the team out of the cellar.

At the start of the second half of the season, Genclerbirligi only separated four points from the red zone. It is therefore all the more important to continue the upward trend of the first half of the season in the second half of the season. With 32 goals conceded, the defense of the capital kickers was not exactly on the best side, but the offensive goal (28) was quite convincing.

In contrast to the Black Sea club from Rize, Genclerbirligi does not have to face any double burden. The black and red were eliminated in the fourth round of the cup and can therefore focus entirely on the Monday game. Abroad, Genclerbirligi had an away record of 2-2-4 this season.

There have been two defeats in the last two away games, with Genclerbirligi conceding a total of nine goals. With opponents such as Fenerbahce and Besiktas, the high defeats will have to cope with.

Genclerbirligi received two dismissals at the last away bankruptcy against Besiktas. Nadir Ciftci and Yasin Pehlivan will therefore not be available in the away game against Rizespor. The two injured Giovanni Sio and Ahmet Oguz are also missing. Some changes will therefore be expected in the starting eleven.

Probable lineups of Genclerbirligi:
➤ Özbir – Polomat, Touré, Bjärsmyr, Özgenc – Sessegnon, Dikmen – Yilmaz, Ayité, Candeias – Stancu

Last games from Genclerbirligi:

⚽️ 12/27/2019 – Besiktas vs. Genclerbirligi 4: 1 (Süper Lig)
⚽️ 12/22/2019 – Genclerbirligi vs. Sivasspor 2-2 (Süper Lig)
⚽️ 12/14/2019 – Genclerbirligi vs. Goztepe 3: 1 (Süper Lig)
⚽️ 06.12.2019 – Fenerbahce vs. Genclerbirligi 5: 2 (Süper Lig)
⚽️ 11/29/2019 – Genclerbirligi vs. Malatyaspor 3: 3 (Süper Lig)

Rizespor vs Genclerbirligi Betting Odds and Predictions

Rizespor goes into this match with the home advantage as an easy favorite. The Blue-Greens will play the cup second leg against Galatasaray just a few days after the home game against Genclerbirligi. The league game against the table neighbors is still of great importance.

Both teams want to expand the cushion to the relegation places with a win. There will be some downtimes among the guests from Ankara on Monday, but head coach Hamzaoglu is likely to be available to the regular staff. To realize a point win in Rize, the defensive of the capital kickers will have to improve significantly.

Rizespor vs Genclerbirligi Betting odds comparison – Süper Lig

🔺 Betting Prediction: Rizespor
🔺 Betting Odds: 2.35
🔺 Betting Prediction: Draw
🔺 Betting odds: 3.40
🔺 Betting Prediction: Genclerbirligi
🔺 Betting Odds: 3.05

Key facts – Rizespor vs Genclerbirligi tips

🔻 Rizespor will have to play the cup second leg against Galatasaray on Thursday evening.
🔻 Rizespor won 1-0 in Ankara in the first half of the season.
🔻 On average, 3.53 goals per game were scored in games with Genclerbirligi participation.

On average there were 3.53 goals per game in the league games with Genclerbirligi participation. We also expect an offensive game from both teams on Monday evening. Our Rizespor against Genclerbirligi Tipp aims at passable odds on over 2.5 goals. We choose to deploy five units.

🔺 Competition: Süper Lig
🔺 Date: 20.01.2020
🔺 Betting Prediction: over 2.5 goals
🔺 Betting Odds: 1.9
🔺 Stake: 5/10 units