Rizegücü – Trabzonspor: preview
We have the predictions for the Rizegücü vs Trabzonspor match in the ninth round of the Turkish League 2026/27. In the ninth round of the Turkish Super League, the mid-table team will face the title contender. Rizegücü will try to break the season’s losing streak, while Trabzonspor aims to extend its winning streak.
Key moments
Rizegücü
1. Rizegücü only loses in October
The latest rounds of the “Black Sea Eagles” have not been able to add points to their squad. Before the international break, they drew 2:2 with Göztepe, then suffered defeats against Fenerbahçe 0:3 and Çorum 1:2. The main problem for the team is the defense, which concedes at least two goals. As a result, Rizegücü, with ten points, sits in 12th place in the Super League table. The distance to the relegation zone is five points, but if the team does not start winning, it will evaporate quickly.
2. Recep Uçar does not like rotation
The main load of the championship falls on ten players: in defense and midfield rotation is practically non-existent, while in attack the coach seeks optimal combinations. Due to injuries in the previous round, Ahmed Kutlu, Atilla Moks, Jan Bozdogan and Husniddin Alykulov did not play. Only the first two, the main ones this season, were replaced by Syağa Bakayoko and Valentin Mihail. Both played the first match of the season at the start. The Frenchman debuted in general at the base, and the Romanian is only regaining form after injury. Until one of the team’s leaders is in top condition, midfield support is limited: Ali Sou looks weak: the forward has only two goals in the squad, and he is the main attacking force of the team.
3. Rizegücü – the worst home team in the Super League
The “Black Sea Eagles” are having a unique season: all their points have been earned in away matches. At home they have not only failed to win, they have not even scored: Samsunspor 0:2, Alanyaspor 0:1 and Fenerbahçe 0:3. Considering last season, the home winless streak is four matches and 329 minutes without a goal. Given Rizegücü’s recent performances this season and the visitors’ form, the chances of breaking the hosts’ losing streak are minimal.
Trabzonspor
1. Trabzonspor does not stop
The appointment of Thomas Rayas transformed the team: under his leadership, the “navy-blue” played five matches, all won with a total of 15:2. Additionally, their opponents included big names such as Galatasaray 4:0 and Beşiktaş 2:0, and two matches in European cups. On Thursday in the Conference League they beat Hearts 2:0. In the Super League, the previous round they beat Beşiktaş, which allowed them to climb to fourth place in the table with 16 points. The gap to the top row is only three points.
2. Trabzonspor wins despite a squad full of injuries
Every week the visitors’ squad fills up: on Thursday Noa Savio was injured. He will not help his teammates, as will the already injured Pol Onuachu, Ruslan Malinovski, Arseny Batagov and Okey Yokushlu. Moreover, the situation with Andrei Onan is uncertain: on Thursday he had a car accident and was taken to the hospital. Everything ended without serious injuries, but it remains unpleasant. However, Tim Zabol-Folkarli is regaining form after injury, and Melik Kabasakal was sent off. The visitors’ attacking leaders are the summer arrivals, Franklin Ju and Mohamed Salah. The players stand out for their productive actions in the last five consecutive matches. The Guinean has 4+2, the Egyptian 6+4 in the “goal plus pass” system, and in total for the season the duo has 15+7. The duo is actively supported by Doguhan Shimsir, who created seven goal opportunities in the league, the most in the team.
3. Trabzonspor is strong in attack and consistently defeats Rizegücü
Trabzonspor averages three goals under Thomas Rayas and practically does not concede: the zero series is 180 minutes. A balance between attack and defense has been achieved, which is important before the Black Sea derby, where the team regularly wins. The winning streak consists of four matches with a total of 10:3. Considering the visitors’ recent play, the duo of forwards’ form, the rival’s failures and the head‑to‑head statistics, the “navy‑blues” have all the chances to continue the winning streak.
Approximate lineups
4-1-4-14-2-3-175Fofana17Ariss93Sanan21Bakayoko54Pala14Antalyalı7Mihail20Lachi10Olawoyin11Awokoya Mebude9Sou24Onan20Pina27Nwaiwu15Savich19Eshichellach11Tufan6Fabini10Salah7Muchi58Shimsir9Dju
Trend predictions
Trabzonspor won their last four games against Rizegücü. P2 at 1.91.
The total >2.5 played in six of the last nine encounters between Trabzonspor and Rizegücü. TB2.5 – at 1.60.
Prediction
Trabzonspor vs Beşiktaş 19.10.2026 21:00 The teams are in different forms. The hosts, after a good start to the season, have slowed down in recent matches, especially in defense: overall, the reliable defense in the last three encounters conceded seven goals, at least two per match. In attack, Rizegücü also has problems, the leaders for various reasons are not in top form. “Trabzonspor”, on the contrary, has improved with the arrival of the new coach, winning confidently in all matches under his direction, all with a minimum margin of two goals. The team is stable and scores a lot, and its goalkeeping is reliable. The newcomers have not only adapted to the squad but have become team leaders; at least the duo Franklin Ju and Mohamed Salah cannot be stopped in the Super League or European cups. In the next game I expect a safe victory for the visitors. They are eliminating their opponents from their path. Moreover, the hosts in this season have lost all home matches, not even scored. Prediction: 0-2
Porto — Napoli: Match Preview and Forecast for the Fourth Group Stage Round of the 2026/27 Champions League
Porto — Napoli: Match Preview We have the predictions for the encounter between Porto and Napoli in the fourth round of the group stage of the Champions League for the 2026/27 season. "Porto" surely expects to correct a lot at home, while "Napoli" arrives in Portugal with too many doubts — especially regarding their squad. **Key Points** **Porto** 1. On home ground they dominate the acceleration In the league, Francesco Farioli’s side demolished "Estoril" 4:0. Earlier, the "dragons" beat "A.C. Académica de Viseu" in the cup and "Juventus de Viseu" — both matches ended 1:0. However, European history is different: a 0:1 home loss to PSV and failures away against "Betis" 2:3. There is a contrast: in the national competition they gain rhythm, while in the Champions League they are in a situation where there is almost no margin for another fall. 2. There are losses, but not catastrophic Among the absences before the match is William Gomes: the player suffers an ankle injury and will not be able to play against "Napoli". Vasco Sousa has been injured for a long time. Additionally, the base has the possibility to distribute the load in the last league round: in the match against "Estoril" Farioli used rotation and substitutions. Specifically, André Silva came on for Samu and scored, and Veiga left the field early after a productive stint. This allows the coach not to overload key players before the European fixture. 3. The attack has found good rhythm Porto distributed effectiveness among several players and scored three times in nine minutes of the second half against "Estoril". First, Frocholdt scored in the fourth minute and helped the team take the initiative, Sains doubled the advantage, then André Silva stood out, who came on as a substitute, and soon Veiga closed the match. For the encounter with "Napoli" it is an important signal: the home side has several ways to finish attacks, and the opponent will have to watch more than one player. **Napoli** 1. Results are erratic, the defense does not convince In the Champions League, the Neapolitans beat "Budeo-Glint" 4:3, although with four goals they allowed the opponent to score three times in their own nets. In the league, there was then a brilliant 4:1 victory over "Móncita", but before the trip to Porto the squad lost 0:2 to "Juventus". Among these results there was also a 3:3 draw with "Roma". In the last five matches, Napoli had three games with three or more goals scored, but at the same time usual problems in their own goal. 2. Allegri will have to build the fragmented squad In the match against "Juve" Giovanni Di Lorenzo suffered a muscle tear, Kevin De Bruyne a ligament sprain of the ankle, and Mattias Olivera also left the field with an injury. His participation in the match with "Porto" is questionable. Additionally, the absentees Alessandro Buoniorno, Leonardo Spina, Stanislav Lobotka, David Neres, Allison Santos and Benoua Badiashil are already missing. An additional uncertainty relates to Rasmussen Høilund — the forward missed the match against "Juventus" due to illness and trained separately. 3. Even De Bruyne’s exit does not guarantee the usual quality Even if the midfielder manages to recover for the fixture, having his optimal form immediately after the injury would be premature. Limited availability can affect the intensity of ball work, movement between lines and the ability to maintain a high tempo throughout the game. If De Bruyne does not enter the starting lineup, the most obvious substitution would be Billy Gilmore, who came in his place in the match against "Juventus". In any case, the uncertainty around the Belgian remains an important factor when evaluating Napoli’s offensive potential. **Approximate lineups** 4-3-3 3-4-2-1 199 Cocha 4 Kiver 5 Bednarik 12 Sanu 20 Cocha 10 Veiga 13 Rosario 8 Frocholdt 17 Sains 11 Pepa 9 Omorion 1 Meret 31 Bekema 13 Rahmani 16 Zamora 21 Polito 99 Zambo-Angissa 11 De Bruyne 17 Oliveira 8 Maktoine 26 Vergara 19 Høilund 12 **Betting on the trend** In the last four matches of "Porto" and five of the last nine away trips of "Napoli", at least one of the teams did not score. Odds: OZ — not 2.17. In three of the last four encounters of "Porto" and three of the five last away trips of "Napoli", no more than two goals were scored. Odds: TM 2.5 for 2.09. **Forecast** Porto vs Napoli 05.11.2026 00:00 Porto has arguments to expect a result. Farioli’s team won their last three matches in national tournaments, and the 4:0 defeat of "Estoril" showed the variety with which the home side can finish attacks. On the other hand, defeats against PSV and "Betis" remind that in the Champions League this rhythm is not always maintained. Napoli’s situation is even less predictable: victories over "Budeo-Glint" and "Móncita" along with a draw against "Roma" and the loss to "Juventus", and the defense allows too much to opponents. An impressive list of squad problems adds up. Several key players, including Di Lorenzo and De Bruyne, are in doubt, and the absence of the latter is especially painful for construction. However, it cannot be ruled out that, without perfect stability, they can score in mass, as demonstrated in the match against "Budeo-Glint". But in the trip against "Porto", which has just found an offensive rhythm and has time for rotation, squad losses may outweigh. The preference here is logical towards the home side: "Porto" seems a more coherent option, and Napoli’s problems are too extensive to ignore. Forecast: 2-1
