Sivasspor underpins the title ambitions. With the away win at Besiktas, the “Yigidos” took three important points in the title race and thus defended their comfortable point cushion against the competition. At the end of the 19th game day, the red-whites from Sivas now meet Rizespor. The two fan groups in particular are looking forward to the duel.
Sivasspor vs Rizespor Betting Odds and Predictions
Sivasspor and Rizespor have had a close fan friendship for some time. The supporters of the Black Sea Club used the 58th minute of play this season again and again to support Sivasspor, who have the number 58 province, with championship chants. The match between the two “brother clubs” is now due on Monday evening.
Bookmakers favor Sivasspor over Rizespor. Highest odds of 1.55 are offered for a win for the home side. For the “Yigidos” a home win is almost a must, because in the next three home games Sivasspor will meet teams like Basaksehir, Alanyaspor and Galatasaray, which are in a much more difficult category than Rizespor.
On Monday evening, the red-whites from Sivas shouldn’t have too big problems against the Black Sea club. Our Sivasspor vs. Rizespor prediction clearly aims to win the home side.
Sivasspor – Statistics & current form
Sivasspor is on a championship course. For the first time since the 2009/10 season, there is a surprise in the Süper Lig. With 37 points the “Yigidos” from Sivas became autumn champions in Turkey.
At the start of the second half of the season, there were three important points in the title race with the away win at Besiktas. Now, at the end of the 19th game day, a comparatively easier task for the “Yigidos” is pending.
Rizespor will be welcomed in the “Yeni 4 Eylül” stadium. According to the strong home record from the league leaders, the favorite role at Sivasspor against Rizespor is not exactly surprising. Odds of 1.55 are offered for a home win of the “Yigidos”. In nine home games to date, Sivasspor has had a home record of 8-1-0. Most recently there were seven home wins in a row in the Süper Lig.
In contrast to other teams in the Süper Lig, the team structure at Sivasspor remained largely stable in the winter transfer window. With “Yasin Öztekin and Claudemir” the “Yigidos” increased. However, serious exits were avoided. Only the long-term injured Sergiy Rybalka left the team in the current transfer window.
Sivasspor will be a serious title contender in the second half of the season. Coach Riza Calimbay can be quite happy with the recent result against the Black Eagles, especially since the pad has been expanded to a title rival. During the week, the quarter-final ticket in the Turkish Cup was routinely resolved.
The league leaders will have five defeats on Monday evening. Vieira and Fernando will be absent due to injuries. Goiano, Ciftci and Yesilyurt, however, are blocked.
Probable lineups of Sivasspor:
➤ Samassa – Erdal, Appidangoye, Osmanpasa, Yardimci – Cofie – Kilinc, Arslan, Yandas, Traore – Yatabare
Last games from Sivasspor:
⚽️ 01/23/2020 – Malatyaspor vs. Sivasspor 2-1 (Cup)
⚽️ January 19, 2020 – Besiktas vs. Sivasspor 1: 2 (Süper Lig)
⚽️ Jan 14, 2020 – Sivasspor vs. Malatyaspor 4: 0 (cup)
⚽️ 01/09/2020 – Sivasspor vs. Waldhof Mannheim 2: 2 (friendly match)
⚽️ 12/29/2019 – Sivasspor vs. Goztepe 1-0 (Süper Lig)
Rizespor – Statistics & current form
Rizespor – Statistics & current formRizespor narrowly failed in the Turkish Cup at record champion Galatasaray during the week. The Black Sea club missed a goal for the quarter-finals in the “Türkiye Kupasi”. Now relegation in the Süper Lig is the primary goal for the Blue-Greens. With 24 points, the team around head coach Ismail Kartal ranked eleventh in the table.
On the last matchday, Rizespor prevailed against Genclerbirligi in front of their home crowd, expanding the points cushion to relegation ranks. Rizespor is currently separated by nine points from the red zone. In order to avoid a relegation battle, the Black Sea Club still depends on the countable.
It remains to be seen what the attitude of the players in the match against Sivasspor will be, especially since their supporters are already hoping for a defeat. Sivasspor is seen as a “brother club” this season and cheered on in the championship fight. For example, since Sivasspor’s lead in the table in every 58th minute game played by Rizespor – at the same time the provincial number of Sivas – there have been fans of Rize fans.
If you also consider how weakly the Black Sea club presented itself abroad, there is not much to be said for a Sivasspor against Rizespor forecast for a point win by the guests. In eight away games, Rizespor has had a 2-1-5 record with a goal difference of 6:16. Before the away win at Malatyaspor, Rizespor lost five times in a row on foreign territory.
Coach Ismail Kartal will not complain of any losses during the away game against Sivasspor. The physical strain from the cup game against Galatasaray will certainly still be felt on Monday evening.
Probable lineups of Rizespor:
➤ Cetin – Ovacikli, Albayrak, Abarhoun, Güctekin – Fernandes, Vetrih – Caglayan, Yan, Garmash – Samudio
Last Rizespor games:
⚽️ 01/23/2020 – Galatasaray vs. Rizespor 2: 1 (Cup)
⚽️ 01/20/2020 – Rizespor vs. Genclerbirligi 2-0 (Süper Lig)
⚽️ 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)
Sivasspor vs Rizespor Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights
Sivasspor has not had the best record in recent duels against Rizespor. Sivasspor has won only one of the last eight games against the Black Sea club. With a record of 3-4-1 the blue-green from Rize kept the upper hand. In the first half of the current season, Rizespor won 2-1 against Sivasspor.
At home, Sivasspor has lost only once against Rizespor in the last six home games. Last season there was a 1-1 draw between the two clubs at the “Yeni 4 Eylül” stadium.
Sivasspor vs Rizespor Betting Odds and Predictions
Sivasspor will receive the second weakest away team in the league as the home strongest team of the Süper Lig on Monday evening. Rizespor is a guest at Sivasspor and should – at least when it comes to their own fan groups – lose the game. It is certainly a psychological disadvantage for the team if their own supporters refuse to win a point.
On the last day of the game, the point cushion was expanded to relegation spots with the home win over Genclerbirligi. A defeat would be able to cope with the current circumstances. Even though Rize coach Ismail Kartal is preparing his team for a “normal” league game, there are some reasons for a home win on Monday evening.
Sivasspor vs Rizespor Betting Odds Comparison – Süper Lig
🔺 Betting Prediction: Sivasspor
🔺 Betting Odds: 1.55
🔺 Betting Prediction: Draw
🔺 Betting Odds: 4.80
🔺 Betting Prediction: Rizespor
🔺 Betting Odds: 7.00
Key facts – Sivasspor vs Rizespor tips
🔻 Sivasspor recently won seven home games in a row in the Süper Lig.
🔻 Before the away win at Malatyaspor, Rizespor lost five times in a row on foreign territory.
🔻 On the last matchday, Sivasspor won 2-1 in the top game against Besiktas.
The Black Sea club has had some problems in their away games this season. In addition, the strain from the cup fight against Galatasaray will be clearly felt. We would almost rule out anything but a home win on Monday evening. With a confident use of eight units, we at Sivasspor against Rizespor allude to a tip on the home side. Betting odds of 1.55 are offered for this.
🔺 Competition: Süper Lig
🔺 Date: 27.01.2020
🔺 Betting Prediction: 1
🔺 Betting Odds: 1.55
🔺 Stake: 8/10 units
