Rizespor vs Samsunspor: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:00 WAT, Saturday 22 August: Rizespor v Samsunspor in the Süper Lig. In the table, Rizespor are 11th, lower half, on 14 points after 11 matches; Samsunspor are 17th (in the drop zone) with 7.
Current form
Rizespor, last 5: WWDLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Konyaspor, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Samsunspor, last 5: DLWWD Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Göztepe, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 5. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Rizespor, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.3 for Samsunspor.
Head to head
When they last met (9 Apr 2026) it ended Rizespor 4–1 Samsunspor.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Rizespor 1.6 xG, Samsunspor 1.5 xG – a total near 3.1. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 56% and GG at 63%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Rizespor 42%, draw 22%, Samsunspor 36%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Rizespor 1–1 Samsunspor. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Rizespor42%fair 2.38 · @2.28
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @3.35
Samsunspor36%fair 2.81 · @2.98
3.12Expected goals
1.64Rizespor xG
1.48Samsunspor xG
63%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
0–17%
2–27%
From our goals model: Rizespor 1.6 – 1.5 Samsunspor expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Rizespor vs Samsunspor?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Rizespor vs Samsunspor?
On our numbers Rizespor have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Samsunspor 36%.
How many goals will there be in Rizespor vs Samsunspor?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rizespor vs Samsunspor?
Our predicted score is Rizespor 1–1 Samsunspor, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Rizespor vs Samsunspor?
Rizespor vs Samsunspor (Süper Lig) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
