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Rizespor vs Besiktas: Friday 3rd January 2025, 17:00 GMT


Rizespor, currently positioned mid-table, will be looking to improve their standing as they host Besiktas, who are aiming to climb into the European qualification places.

 

 

Rizespor vs Besiktas Confirmed Lineups

 

Rizespor (4-2-3-1):

Çetin; Sahin, Aliqulov, Mocsi, Pala; Hadziahmetovic, Varesanovic; Ghezzal, Olawoyin, Akintola; Sowe

Besiktas (4-2-3-1):

Günok; Svensson, Sanuç, Uduokhai, Zaynutdinov; Musrati, Fernandes;  Rafa, Uçan, Muçi; Immobile

Rizespor vs Besiktas Team News


Rizespor will be without Anil Yasar, who is sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Besiktas have a number of absentees for this match, with Necip Uysal and Gabriel Paulista both out with long-term injuries. Milot Rashica and Emrecan Terzi are also unavailable through injury. However, there is positive news for the away side, as Tayyip Talha Sanuç returns to the starting eleven after serving his suspension.

Key Players: Ibrahim Olawoyin vs Ciro Immobile


Ibrahim Olawoyin will be key to Rizespor's attacking output, with the Nigerian midfielder looking to add to his goal tally this season. For Besiktas, Ciro Immobile will be looking to make his mark, with the Italian striker needing to improve his goalscoring form if his team are to challenge for a European spot.

 

 

Rizespor vs Besiktas Prediction

 

Rizespor have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, and their lack of composure in front of goal could be a problem against a Besiktas side that will be motivated by the expected return of their former manager. Whilst Besiktas have also struggled for form, the arrival of a new president and the subsequent expected new manager should give them a boost, and they should have enough to overcome their hosts in this match.

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