- Caykur Rizespor have won three of their last five games (D1, L1).
- Eyupspor have won two of their last five (D1, L2).
- Rizespor have conceded an average of 1.56 goals per game away from home in the Super Lig.
Rizespor’s containment tactics should pay dividends
Caykur Rizespor should earn the three points when they visit Eyupspor in Istanbul for Saturday’s Super Lig matchup. The visitors are in better form than their hosts and have a good record in this fixture, but it should be close enough for both teams to get on the scoresheet and goals to flow at both ends.
This Eyupspor vs Caykur Rizespor preview highlights that Caykur Rizespor have won only 2 away matches this season (D8, L6) and sit eighth in the Super Lig on 40 points from 32 games. Atila Gerin’s Eyupspor are 15th on 29 points after 32 fixtures. Gerin has had a tough job since taking charge in January 2026, but his team have shown enough in the past few weeks to suggest they can stay above the relegation zone.
The Black and Whites have taken four points from their two most recent games, beating Gaziantep FK 3-0 at home before drawing 1-1 at Kayserispor. But Eyupspor have lost their two most recent home games against Rizespor and will look to take something from Saturday’s game.
Goals expected in Istanbul clash of styles
Ucar has brought a more defence-first, containment-based approach to Caykur Rizespor since taking over in December 2025. They have won just two of their 16 away games, but appear to be finding their feet now after a few rocky patches. They drew 2-2 away at Fenerbahce, lost 2-0 at Kayserispor and then edged Konyaspor 3-2 at home in their last three outings.
That tells us the Black and Yellows have improved in their ability to strike on the counter and in second-phase attacks, but it is still a more compact, low-risk system than Eyupspor’s approach. Our Eyupspor vs Caykur Rizespor prediction reflects how the hosts like to control possession, overload in midfield and wide areas and play in the opposition third. They like to build from the back and get forwards to run into space on the break.
It looks set up for an open game, albeit one where Rizespor’s ability to contain Eyupspor could be the difference. There are odds available on Rizespor to win at 2.77, while Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes come in at a similar price of 1.88 and 1.64 respectively.
Rizespor to get the three points
Caykur Rizespor have won their last three games against Eyupspor, including a 3-0 home win four months ago, and we’re taking them to record another win here despite their slightly shaky away form. Some of the best Eyupspor vs Caykur Rizespor betting tips suggest keeping an eye on Metehan Altunbas, who leads the scoring for Eyupspor with five Super Lig goals this season and has two in his last five appearances, while Qazim Laci has hit seven in 30 league games for Rizespor. Additionally, the Eyupspor vs Caykur Rizespor prediction is that Rizespor are likely to get the three points based on their recent record.
