Konyaspor 1 - 1 FT Rizespor

Penalty Theatrics Leave Konya and Rize Deadlocked

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Two Süper Lig strugglers locked in a relegation battle squandered the chance to ease their crisis with a 1-1 draw that leaves both marooned in the basement.

Rize Strike First

The intensity tilted towards Rizespor in the opening period. In the 45+1st minute, Queta Laci's delivery found Serdar Akaydin, who punished a moment of Konya's defensive lethargy. Rize controlled proceedings with 52% possession and 11 shots, dictating the rhythm until the interval.

Nayir's Golden Moment

The turning point arrived in the 66th minute. A foul in Konyaspor's attacking third awarded a penalty. Umut Nayir stepped up and fired low past the goalkeeper, restoring parity with clinical precision. Nayir's 7.9 rating underscored his role as Konya's sole attacking outlet. Pedrinho's two key passes hinted at creative intent, but Konya lacked the sniper's touch in the final third.

Fractured Balance

The balance of this contest swung wildly. Rize accumulated 12 fouls and three yellow cards, reflecting a more combative approach. Konya's 80% pass accuracy (335 of 418) masked their impotence in the box—only two goals from limited clear-cut chances. Konya's 1.34 xG versus Rize's 0.77 exposed a familiar pattern: Konya created more but converted less.

Konya's form line (D-L-D-L-L) and Rize's wobble (D-L-L-D-W) continue to define their seasons. Konya sit 11th on 16 points; Rize 12th on 15 points after 15 games. This draw offers temporary respite from the relegation vice, but both must find wins to escape the basement before the campaign concludes.

Mid-Table Stalemate: Konyaspor and Rizespor's Forgettable Clash

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Two teams adrift from title and relegation fights—this is the kind of match you can safely skip for more compelling Süper Lig action.

The Setup

Konyaspor wins just 28.6% of home matches, a damning statistic that erases most home advantage. Rizespor has mustered only one win in their last five. Form is brittle on both sides, Balance is even but at a low ceiling. Stakes are non-existent—this result won't swing title or relegation battles.

Key Battle

Midfield control will determine the tempo, but neither side possesses the creative spark to dominate. Defensive discipline trumps attacking flair here. Whoever avoids mistakes first wins the half.

Our Prediction

A draw is most likely. Both teams lack the quality to break the other down convincingly. Rak-Sakyi's recent brilliance (1 goal in 1 match, 7.9 rating) offers Rizespor hope, but it won't be enough to overcome Konyaspor's stubborn, if uninspiring, resistance. Final score: 1-1.