Prediction for match Besiktas — Rizespor

Match Analysis: Besiktas vs Rizespor

The cup clash between Besiktas and Rizespor is set for March 4th. According to bookmakers, Besiktas is the clear favorite: their victory is priced at 1.41, a draw at 4.60, and a Rizespor win at 6.78. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 66.03% for a Besiktas win, 20.24% for a draw, and 13.73% for a Rizespor win. The most interesting odds among the totals is for over 2.5 goals, which is 1.49, indicating high expectations for scoring. Also, note the both teams to score market: yes at 1.70 and no at 2.04, further highlighting the attacking potential of both teams.

Team Results and Statistics

Besiktas has been consistent in their last three matches: February 28 - Kocaelispor 0-1 Besiktas, February 22 - Besiktas 4-0 Göztepe, February 15 - Istanbul Basaksehir 2-3 Besiktas. Rizespor is also picking up points: February 28 - Kasimpasa 0-3 Rizespor, February 20 - Rizespor 2-0 Kocaelispor, February 14 - Genclerbirligi 2-2 Rizespor. On average over the last five games, Besiktas holds possession 56.2% of the time, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 13.8 fouls, and is caught offside 3 times per match. Rizespor’s possession is 47.8%, with 1.6 yellow cards, 13 fouls, and 3.4 offsides. In their head-to-head on December 20, 2025, Besiktas was stronger - 1-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, both teams have shown a strong over-profile: Besiktas had 4 out of 5 games over 2.5 goals, and Rizespor similarly had 4 out of 5 over 2.5. The average number of goals in Besiktas matches is 3.4, and for Rizespor, it's 3.2. Scoring-wise: Besiktas - 2.4, Rizespor - 1.8, conceded: 1 and 1.4 respectively. In the first half, Besiktas had 4 out of 5 over 1.5, Rizespor - 2 out of 5. In the second half, Rizespor had 4 out of 5 over 1.5, Besiktas - 2 out of 5. By goal intervals: Besiktas most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minute (40%), Rizespor between the 16th and 30th (33%). For goals conceded, Besiktas stands out in the 16-30 and 46-60 periods (29% each), Rizespor in the 61-75 and 76-90 periods (30% each). Overall, both teams regularly participate in high-scoring matches, making the over 2.5 goals bet at 1.49 a logical choice. The attacking style of Besiktas and the resilience of Rizespor in recent games support expectations of plenty of goals.

Analysis of Corner Totals

On average, Besiktas earns 5.4 corners per match, Rizespor 5.2. In a five-match series, Besiktas had 2 out of 5 games over 9.5 corners, Rizespor 1 out of 5. Among the available corner totals, the line closest to the combined average (10.6) is 9.5: over 9.5 corners is priced at 2.09, under 9.5 at 1.72. Based on these figures, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified, considering both teams' attacking nature and their tendency for active plays in the opponent's penalty area. Individual corner totals can also be considered, as both teams consistently deliver at least 5 corners per game.