Kasımpaşa 0 - 3 FT Rizespor

Rizespor turn a tricky trip into a statement win

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. In a tense afternoon at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu, mid-table Rizespor dismantled relegation-threatened Kasımpaşa 3-0 with ruthless efficiency.

Opening Act: Home urgency, away precision

This felt edgy from the outset: high Intensity, anxious touches, and a home side playing with the weight of the table on their backs. Kasımpaşa edged possession and fired off 12 shots, but there was very little conviction behind them. In a match that matters this much near the bottom, the first goal is everything – and it went to the visitors. On 25 minutes, H. Dervisoglu punished hesitant defending, and the stadium mood dropped a few degrees. Kasımpaşa’s attacks were busy rather than dangerous, reflected in their low chance quality, while Rizespor looked sharper any time they crossed halfway. The pattern was already clear: the hosts huffed and puffed, the visitors waited for the right moments, and the psychological Balance swung quickly towards the Black Sea side.

The Pivot: Mihaila kills the contest

After the break, Kasımpaşa pushed higher, chasing the equaliser that could change their season. Instead, they opened the door. In the 56th minute, Q. Laci slipped a clever pass into V. Mihaila, and his finish for 2-0 was the real turning point. From there, any sense of Balance evaporated. Rizespor were calm, compact and dangerous on every break. At the heart of it, Casper Højer justified his standout tag, marshalling the back line and choosing his moments to step into midfield. Kasımpaşa resorted to more fouls and hopeful efforts, but the visitors’ attacking moves carried far more structure and purpose. The gap between shot volume and actual threat told the story: one side created situations, the other created real chances.

Resolution: Mebude’s strike and the bigger picture

As Kasımpaşa’s legs and belief faded, Rizespor simply tightened their grip. In the 80th minute, A. Mebude’s third goal was the final blow, a clinical strike that turned a solid performance into a statement away win. A combined 26 shots made this look like a lively contest, but the Intensity that mattered was in Rize’s box play and decision-making. For Kasımpaşa, stuck in the relegation zone and just a step from safety, a 3-0 home defeat is a serious dent in confidence. For Rizespor, this is the kind of controlled victory that stabilises a mid-table campaign and invites them to glance upwards. The Stakes were far higher for the hosts, and wasting a home opportunity like this could linger long into the run-in.

Kasimpasa fight the drop, Rizespor chase calm waters

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. This match matters because it’s Kasimpasa’s chance to escape the bottom pack while Rizespor can turn a nervous season into a comfortable one.

The Setup

On 28 February 2026, at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu, Kasımpaşa host Rizespor in Süper Lig regular season Round 24. The table tells the story: Kasimpasa sit 16th on 19 points, Rizespor 11th on 24. It’s not a title race clash, but it is a classic crunch match for momentum and peace of mind.

Kasimpasa’s home record is the red flag. One win in eleven here shows why they are stuck in the lower reaches. That poor Form rating at home drags the mood down and puts pressure on every misplaced pass. Rizespor’s recent sequence is steadier; hard to beat, not always ruthless, but solid enough to keep them drifting in mid-table.

The overall Balance between the sides is fairly even, with Rizespor only slight favourites on paper. The Stakes dimension isn’t about Europe or titles; it’s about Kasimpasa stopping the slide and Rizespor banking a result that lets them breathe easier heading into the run-in. In terms of Stars, neither side is stacked, but there are just enough difference-makers to tilt a tight game.

Key Battle

The key duel runs through midfield. For Kasimpasa, İrfan Can Kahveci has to dictate the tempo and give his team quality on the ball. For Rizespor, the trigger is Mithat Pala, whose forward runs and recent end product make him a constant menace between the lines. One is the passer, the other the runner; whichever side connects better with their man will control territory and chances.

Our Prediction

Expect a cagey, low-scoring encounter rather than end-to-end chaos. Kasimpasa will start cautiously, wary of their fragile home record, trying to keep the ball and limit transitions. Rizespor will sit compact, wait for turnovers, then spring Pala and the front line into space. As the second half wears on and Kasimpasa are forced to open up, the game should tilt towards Rizespor’s counter-attacking strengths. Our verdict: Rizespor edge it by a single goal, punishing one big Kasimpasa mistake while the hosts waste their half chances.