Prediction for match Istanbul Basaksehir — Rizespor, 31.01.2026

Odds and Probabilities for Match Outcome

In the Turkish Süper Lig on January 31, Istanbul Basaksehir will face Rizespor. The odds for the outcomes are as follows: a win for Istanbul Basaksehir is priced at 1.91, a draw at 3.80, and a win for Rizespor at 4.08. According to the probabilities, Istanbul Basaksehir has a 50.74% chance of winning, a draw is at 25.50%, and Rizespor has a 23.75% chance. These figures highlight Istanbul Basaksehir as the favorite, with a noticeable gap in probabilities between the teams. For total goals, over 2.5 is at 1.82, under 2.5 is at 2.07, both teams to score: yes is at 1.67, no is at 2.08. This suggests that bookmakers expect a high-scoring match, but do not rule out a cautious game.

Team Results and Statistics

Istanbul Basaksehir has shown solid results in their last five matches: on January 24, they defeated Kayserispor 3-0, on January 17, they were stronger than Fatih Karagümrük 2-1, and on December 22, they thrashed Gaziantep 5-1. This series also includes a win over Samsunspor 2-0 and a draw with Fenerbahce 1-1. Over the same period, Rizespor drew with Alanyaspor 1-1 (January 25), lost to Göztepe 1-3 (January 19), lost to Besiktas 0-1 (December 20), defeated Eyüpspor 3-0 (December 13), and drew with Konyaspor 1-1 (December 6). In their head-to-head on October 22, 2025, the teams played to a 0-0 draw. Additional stats: Istanbul Basaksehir averaged 54.8% possession over 5 matches, committed 14.2 fouls, received 1.4 yellow cards, and recorded 0.4 offsides. Rizespor averaged 48% possession, 11.6 fouls, 2.4 yellow cards, and 1.2 offsides per game. This reflects Rizespor's more aggressive style in terms of cards and offsides, as well as Istanbul Basaksehir's greater discipline.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of scoring, Istanbul Basaksehir has an average total of 3.2 goals per game over their last five matches, scoring 2.6 and conceding 0.6. Rizespor has an average total of 2.4, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.2. In the last 5 matches, Istanbul Basaksehir hit over 2.5 goals three times and under twice, while Rizespor went over 2.5 goals twice and under three times. By halves, Istanbul Basaksehir only exceeded 1.5 goals in the first half once, but all 5 matches were high-scoring in the second half (5 out of 5 over 1.5). Rizespor did not exceed 1.5 goals in the first half at all but exceeded 1.5 goals in the second half three times. By time intervals, Istanbul Basaksehir most frequently scores between 76-90 minutes (38%) and concedes most often between 61-75 minutes (50%). Rizespor scores most frequently between 61-75 and 76-90 minutes (33% each) and concedes evenly across three intervals: 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 (33% each). All this indicates a high probability of a high-scoring finish and that Istanbul Basaksehir consistently capitalizes on their chances in the second half. Considering both teams' average scoring, Istanbul Basaksehir's frequent over 2.5 totals, and second-half activity, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.82 seems justified.

Corner Totals Analysis

Istanbul Basaksehir averaged 4.6 corners in their last five matches, while Rizespor averaged 4.8. For the frequency of over 9.5 corners: Istanbul Basaksehir had 2 out of 5 matches over, and Rizespor had 3 out of 5. Looking at the odds, for a total of 9.5 corners, there are two outcomes: over 9.5 is at 1.97, under 9.5 is at 1.69. For the corner outcome, Istanbul Basaksehir is the favorite with odds of 1.60. Overall, both teams regularly take 4-5 corners per game, and the frequency of over 9.5 corners makes the over 9.5 option a logical choice for corner bets.