Göztepe v Caykur Rizespor: European charge meets mid-table consolidation | OneFootball

Göztepe face Caykur Rizespor in the Süper Lig on Monday, 19 January 2026 at Gürsel Aksel Stadyumu, with the hosts defending a European place position and the visitors aiming to steady themselves in mid-table.

Göztepe start fourth on 32 points and beat Caykur Rizespor 3-0 away on the opening day. The visitors arrive 12th with 18 points.

Form points to momentum for the hosts. Göztepe have won three of their last four league games, including victories over Gaziantep and Samsunspor. Caykur Rizespor have one win in five league outings and lost at Beşiktaş in their most recent league match.

Caykur Rizespor are without suspended defender Furkan Orak, trimming options at the back.

The match-up could hinge on contrasting styles. Göztepe have built an outstanding defensive record, conceding nine goals in 17 league games with 11 clean sheets, often playing without the ball at 38% possession and 68.73% pass accuracy. Their aerial threat is notable with six headed goals, while Juan leads their scoring with six league strikes and Amin Cherni has four assists (per the season rankings). Caykur Rizespor tend to keep the ball more cleanly at 49% possession and 81.57% pass accuracy, with Jesuran Rak-Sakyi on four league goals and service from Qazim Laci and Ali Sowe, each on three assists.

A win would take Göztepe to 35 points and could tighten their grip on European places. Victory for Caykur Rizespor would move them to 21 points and could nudge them towards the top half, easing relegation concerns.