Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(47) 31 Goals 26 (65)
(38) 25 Assists 20 (45)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
25.6 Average Age 26.6
183.5 Average Height (cm) 183.2
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 0.8 (0.9)
(46%) 44% Aerial Duel Success 59% (57%)
(0.5) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Rizespor
Trabzonspor
Player Reason Status Rating
Janne-Pekka Laine Out 5.96
Husniddin Aliqulov Out 6.53
Ibrahim Olawoyin Out 7.04
Player Reason Status Rating
Mislav Orsic Out 6.06
Stefano Denswil Out 6.72
Abdülkadir Ömür Out 6.89
Umut Bozok Out 6.24
Trézéguet Out 6.95
Nicolas Pépé Out 6.77
Paul Onuachu Out 7.41

Team News

Rizespor
Trabzonspor
  • Hsuniddin Aliqulov has sustained an injury at the Asian Cup. Emirhan Topcu is expected to start in his place.
  • Dal Varesanovic is set to deputise for the injured Ibrahim Olawoyin.
  • Janne-Pekka Laine, who wasn't expected to start here, is also injured.
  • Mislav Orsic has suffered a cruciate ligament rupture and will not be available until late February.
  • Joaquin Fernandez is set to deputise for the injured Stefano Denswil.
  • Trezeguet and Nicolas Pepe have travelled to the AFCON 2023 with their respective teams. Edin Visca and Taxiarchis Fountas are likely to start on the wings.
  • Paul Onuachu is also at AFCON 2023 with Nigeria so Enis Destan will continue to lead the attack.
  • Abdulkadir Omur and Umut Bozok have both been banished to the reserves after demanding to be placed on the transfer list. They are not expected to feature here.

Prediction

  • Rizespor were beaten 2-1 by Alanyaspor last time out. This was an exciting game with both teams creating a lot of chances but an Alanyaspor win was the fairer result as they were in command of the game for longer patches. Rizespor have only lost once in their last five home outings and have traditionally performed well in the Black Sea derby.
  • Trabzonspor suffered an embarrassing 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Galatasaray last time out. Once again, Avci made some bizarre squad choices such as using Turkmen, who lacks pace, at right-back when he had Yilmaz available and also persisting with Baniya, whose season has been marked by countless individual mistakes. The club have also been shocked by local hero Omur's desire to leave Trabzon.
  • Trabzonspor have performed very well away from home but how they will fare here will depend on Avci's squad picks. However, Rizespor are unlikely to be beaten at home.
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