Prediction for match Erzurumspor — Rizespor

Match Analysis: Erzurumspor vs Rizespor

On January 15, Erzurumspor will face Rizespor in the Turkish Cup. The main 1X2 odds are as follows: Rizespor is the favorite with odds of 1.98, a draw is at 3.30, and Erzurumspor's win is at 3.76. In terms of probability: Erzurumspor's victory is estimated at 24.76%, a draw at 28.21%, and Rizespor's success at 47.02%. These figures highlight Rizespor's advantage, but the gap between a draw and an Erzurumspor win isn't very large, adding intrigue to the balance of power. The betting line also includes options for totals, both teams to score, and individual performances, allowing for various betting approaches.

Teams' Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Erzurumspor has an average ball possession of 50.6%, collects 2.2 yellow cards, commits 10.6 fouls, and is caught offside 3 times per game. During the same period, Rizespor holds 47.2% possession, receives 2.8 yellows, commits 13.6 fouls, and is offside once per match. In their last three games, Erzurumspor defeated Sivasspor 2-0 (11.01.2026), won against Corum 1-0 (28.12.2025), and Bandirmaspor 2-0 (20.12.2025). Rizespor lost to Besiktas 0-1 (20.12.2025), thrashed Eyupspor 3-0 (13.12.2025), and drew with Konyaspor 1-1 (06.12.2025). The last head-to-head encounter between these teams was on April 9, 2023, ending in a 1-1 draw.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over the last five matches, Erzurumspor averages 2.2 goals per game, while Rizespor averages 2.8. Erzurumspor scores 1.4 and concedes 0.8, whereas Rizespor scores 1.2 and concedes 1.6. Regarding over 2.5 goals: only 1 out of 5 matches for Erzurumspor was high-scoring, while Rizespor had 2 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred once for both teams, and in the second half, twice out of 5. Erzurumspor most often scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (50%) and concedes between the 31st and 45th (50%). Rizespor's scoring peaks are from 0-15 and 61-75 minutes (29% each), while they concede mostly between 46-60 (43%). These stats suggest that both teams are capable of scoring, but consistent high scoring isn't evident. However, the average goals and timing distribution support a bet on both teams to score: yes at 1.70, as both teams have reasons to find the net, and Rizespor's defense isn't particularly reliable.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Both Erzurumspor and Rizespor average 4.2 corners per game over their last five matches. For over 9.5 corners, both teams hit this mark 3 out of 5 times. Considering the total corners, the line closest to the average values is 8.5, though there's a pair for over/under 9.5: over 9.5 - odds unavailable, under 9.5 - odds unavailable. The 9.5 total often teeters on the edge of success, given the teams' average stats. If corner outcomes were offered, Rizespor would likely be the favorite, but the even distribution of corners between the teams is noteworthy. Overall, a bet on corners around 9-10 seems logical based on current trends.