Istanbul Basaksehir vs Caykur Rizespor Prediction & Betting Tips - Super Lig

Prediction published on 21/01/2021, 07:36  by James | Modified on 21/01/2021 at 08:36 in Super Lig Predictions

Two clubs hoping to put space between themselves and the Super Lig relegation zone meet on Saturday when Istanbul Basaksehir host Rizespor. The well-documented struggles of the reigning Turkish champions continue with Basaksehir floundering in 14th place. Their tally of 23 points from 19 games leaves them four points clear of the drop. Rizespor are one point and two places better off than Basaksehir in 12th. They are coming off the back of their first win in seven matches, a 3-0 home success against high-flying Gaziantep. The venue for their long-awaited win was of little surprise given their home form this season. Rizespor have only lost two of their ten home games in the current campaign. Away from home, they are abysmal. Only Ankaragucu have picked up fewer away points than Rizespor's five from nine games. Celebrations of a resurgence may be cut short in Basaksehir. 

Istanbul are unbeaten in their last four home games in all competitions. Only two of those games have been wins, and only one was in the league, but it is still a positive sign for a club that has suffered for much of the season. While the last two Basaksehir home matches featured fewer than three goals, the previous eight featured at least three. Recent meetings suggest that it will be a goal-fest, with five of the last six featuring three or more goals. A safer bet than goals may be to back Basaksehir to continue their good form against Rizespor. They have won five and lost none of the previous seven meetings. Back the home side.