Rizespor vs Galatasaray: match statistics
Galatasaray, the league leader with an impressive record of 15 wins, 4 draws and only 1 loss, is the clear favorite for this match. The visitors demonstrate dominance in away matches with a 78% win rate, averaging 2.22 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense (0.56 goals conceded on average). Rizespor is in a difficult situation, sitting in 12th place with just a 30% home win rate and a negative goal difference (-4). The home team's form is alarming - they have not secured a single victory in their last 5 matches, averaging only 0.6 points per game. The quality gap between the two sides, confirmed by possession statistics (51% vs 60%), shot accuracy (8% vs 17%), and goal difference (+15 for Galatasaray), unequivocally points to an away win. Galatasaray also boasts an excellent away run with five wins in their last six away fixtures, further supporting the forecast of their triumph.
Rizespor vs Galatasaray: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rizespor played Galatasaray in Süper Lig (Türkiye). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Rizespor: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Galatasaray: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rizespor scores 1.20 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Galatasaray scores 2.35 and concedes 0.70. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rizespor 60%, Galatasaray 55%. Over 2.5: Rizespor 50%, Galatasaray 65%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Galatasaray has higher xG: 1.89 vs 1.27. Rizespor: 12.3 shots per match, Galatasaray: 17.4.
Match halves
Rizespor: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.65. Galatasaray: half-time lead 60%, second-half goals 1.35.
Goals by minute
Rizespor: 76-90+ (6 goals). Galatasaray: 76-90+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Süper Lig: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Galatasaray, the league leader with an impressive record of 15 wins, 4 draws and only 1 loss, is the clear favorite for this match. The visitors demonstrate dominance in away matches with a 78% win rate, averaging 2.22 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense (0.56 goals conceded on average). Rizespor is in a difficult situation, sitting in 12th place with just a 30% home win rate and a negative goal difference (-4). The home team's form is alarming - they have not secured a single victory in their last 5 matches, averaging only 0.6 points per game. The quality gap between the two sides, confirmed by possession statistics (51% vs 60%), shot accuracy (8% vs 17%), and goal difference (+15 for Galatasaray), unequivocally points to an away win. Galatasaray also boasts an excellent away run with five wins in their last six away fixtures, further supporting the forecast of their triumph.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Rizespor | Galatasaray | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Galatasaray is 160% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Rizespor · 2.6 pts / match - Galatasaray
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Galatasaray is 96% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Rizespor · 2.35 goals / match - Galatasaray
Galatasaray is 114% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Rizespor · 0.7 goals / match - Galatasaray
Rizespor scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Galatasaray keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
Galatasaray scores in 90% of matches (18 of 20 matches), while Rizespor keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rizespor
Over / Under - Galatasaray
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Galatasaray is 71% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / match - Rizespor · 2.05 pts / match - Galatasaray
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rizespor - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 20%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Galatasaray - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 60% of matches and wins 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +7 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rizespor
Galatasaray
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Süper Lig).
Teams vs league
| Rizespor | Liga | Galatasaray | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.70 | 2.60 | ▲ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 56% | • 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 49% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 68% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 80% | • 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Rizespor 0 - 0 - 1 Galatasaray. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rizespor vs Galatasaray?
The Süper Lig match finished Rizespor 0:3 Galatasaray. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rizespor vs Galatasaray?
Rizespor score 1.20 goals per game on average and Galatasaray 2.35. The Süper Lig average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Rizespor's matches and 55% of Galatasaray's.
What form are Rizespor and Galatasaray in?
Over the last 5 games Rizespor have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Galatasaray 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rizespor vs Galatasaray?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.