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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Malcom Bokele 22'
45'+2 Giannis Papanikolaou
HT
↓ T. Altikardes ↑Allan Godoi 46'
↓ N. Miroshi ↑A. Dennis 46'
M. Bokele (Janderson) 52'
59' ↓ V. Mihaila ↑H. Dervisoglu
59' ↓ G. Papanikolaou ↑A. Zeqiri
68' ↓ Q. Laci ↑D. Varesanovic
↓ Janderson ↑Emersonn 73'
81' ↓ A. Mocsi ↑K. Alikulov
↓ J. Olaitan ↑F. Bayir 82'
↓ Juan Santos ↑I. Sabra 82'
A. Dennis 90'
Emersonn (Rhaldney) 90'
90'+5 Husniddin Alikulov
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Rizespor
Goalkeepers
Erdem Canpolat 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Muhammet Taha Şahin 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Attila Mocsi 
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Samet Akaydin
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Casper Højer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mithat Pala 
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
46
Passes
14
Duels
Giannis Papanikolaou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Ibrahim Olawoyin 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Qazim Laçi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Valentin Mihăiță Mihăilă
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Ali Sowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
E. Dogan 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Khusniddin Alikulov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anıl Yaşar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Modibo Sagnan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Furkan Orak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dal Varešanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Muhamed Buljubašić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Altin Zeqiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Halil İbrahim Dervişoğlu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efe Bulut
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Göztepe
Goalkeepers
Mateusz Lis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Taha Altıkardeş 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Héliton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malcom Bokele 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Arda Okan Kurtulan 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Novatus Dismas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Rhaldney
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Mohamed Amine Cherni
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Junior Olaitan
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Juan Santos da Silva
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Janderson
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Ekrem Kılıçarslan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Allan Godói
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
İsmail Köybaşı
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Uğur Kaan Yıldız
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Furkan Bayır
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efkan Bekiroğlu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Junior Dennis 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Ibrahim Sabra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emersonn
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2025 | Rizespor | 0 - 3 | Göztepe | Süper Lig | Çaykur Didi Stadyumu |
| 05/18/2025 | Rizespor | 6 - 3 | Göztepe | Süper Lig | Çaykur Didi Stadyumu |
| 12/22/2024 | Göztepe | 3 - 0 | Rizespor | Süper Lig | Gürsel Aksel Stadyumu |
| 05/16/2023 | Göztepe | 3 - 3 | Rizespor | 1. Lig | Göztepe Gürsel Aksel Stadı |
| 12/16/2022 | Rizespor | 0 - 2 | Göztepe | 1. Lig | Çaykur Didi Stadyumu |
| 05/01/2022 | Göztepe | 1 - 7 | Rizespor | Süper Lig | Göztepe Gürsel Aksel Stadı |
Rizespor Win
Göztepe Win
Draw
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Göztepe
Rizespor
Göztepe
Göztepe's Clinical Masterclass: Rizespor Dismantled 3-0
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Göztepe announced their title credentials with a ruthless display at Rizespor, while the hosts' relegation nightmare began on matchday one.
Rizespor's Possession Mirage
Rizespor controlled 56% possession yet offered nothing but hollow dominance. With just one shot on target from 13 attempts and an xG of 1.67, the home side lacked the clinical edge to trouble Göztepe's backline. The intensity was there—30 combined shots flew in—but Rize's wastefulness told the story. Conversely, Göztepe's visitors were surgical: four shots on target from 17 attempts, converting chances with ruthless efficiency.
Bokele's 52nd-Minute Turning Point
The match's pivotal moment arrived when M. Bokele finished Janderson's assist in the 52nd minute. That goal shattered Rizespor's fragile balance. What followed was a masterclass in substitute management. Anthony Junior Dennis, introduced at the 46th-minute mark, and Emersonn, deployed in the 73rd minute, both struck in the 90th—a devastating two-punch combination that transformed a contest into a rout. The bench's intervention showcased tactical superiority and squad depth.
Rizespor Faces Relegation Spectre
Starting in 16th place with zero points, Rizespor now faces a stakes-laden battle for survival. Three points adrift of the title race before the season truly began is a chasm few recover from. Meanwhile, Göztepe's fourth-place perch and three-point haul signals genuine ambition—a statement win that separates contenders from pretenders.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Rizespor's season?
Catastrophic start: 16th place, zero points after one match. Immediate recovery essential or relegation battle looms large.
How did substitutes change the game?
Dennis and Emersonn both scored in the 90th minute, sealing a clinical victory. Bench depth proved decisive.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Grit and Grind at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. Göztepe’s defensive rigidity meets Rizespor’s attacking reconstruction in a tactical curtain-raiser where goals will be at a premium.
The Setup
As the Süper Lig campaign reaches this August 10 fixture at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, the narrative is defined by a massive gulf in Form. Göztepe arrives in the Black Sea region sitting pretty in 4th place, buoyed by a run of four wins in their last five outings. Conversely, Rizespor occupies 12th position, struggling to find Balance after a string of disappointing results. While the Stakes might seem low for a mid-table clash, the hosts are desperate to prove they can compete with the league’s elite defensive units. Despite the low Stars rating for this encounter, the tactical discipline on display will provide a stern test for both coaching staffs.
Key Battle
The match will likely be won or lost in the transition between the home side's midfield and the visitors' backline. Q. Laçi will be tasked with orchestrating the Rizespor attack, attempting to thread passes behind a Göztepe defence that has conceded a mere 10 goals all season. He faces a formidable barrier in T. Altıkardeş and M. Bokele, who have transformed the away side into a defensive juggernaut. If A. Dennis can dominate the central zones and disrupt Laçi’s rhythm, the hosts will find themselves starved of opportunities.
Our Prediction
This will be a game of patience rather than explosive action. Rizespor will likely dominate possession early on, but Göztepe’s structure is designed to absorb pressure and strike on the counter. Expect Y. Fofana to be kept busy by the visitors' directness. We anticipate a 1-0 victory for Göztepe, secured by a second-half breakthrough as the hosts tire, leaving J. Rak-Sakyi isolated upfront without the necessary service to change the outcome.