Rizespor 1 - 2 FT Kasımpaşa

Ben Ouanes' 90th-Minute Winner: Kasımpaşa Snatches Dramatic Victory

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. With the lead changing hands three times in a relentless contest, Kasımpaşa's final-breath triumph deepens Rizespor's relegation concerns.

Intensity Peaks From Whistle to Final Whistle

At Rizespor's home, this six-pointer erupted instantly. Kasımpaşa seized control in the 35th minute when P. Gueye finished after Mortadha Ben Ouanes carved open the defence. But Rizespor struck back: 60 minutes in, G. Papanikolaou levelled from E. Bulut's assist. The VAR confirmed Bulut's involvement at 63 minutes, reigniting the contest. The match swung wildly—balance shattered as momentum shifted with each goal.

The Turning Point: A Substitute's Fatal Touch

Brought on in the 87th minute, A. Mujde immediately altered the stakes. Three minutes later, Ben Ouanes collected his pass and buried the decisive blow into the 90th-minute frame. Qazim Laci orchestrated Rizespor's midfield with three key passes, yet couldn't prevent the collapse. Kasımpaşa's defensive indiscipline—17 fouls—was countered by Rizespor's clinical inefficiency: 62% possession, only two shots on target, 1.35 xG wasted. Ben Ouanes (8.3 rating, 1 goal + 1 assist) proved the difference-maker; his double strike lifted Kasımpaşa into 11th and left Rizespor (13th, goal difference -5) staring at the abyss.

Mid-table in Rize, but keepers in the limelight

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 14/100. This may be a modest mid-table fixture, yet the duel of in-form goalkeepers and Rizespor’s stabilising Form gives it just enough intrigue to deserve a look.

The Setup

On 28 September 2025, Rizespor welcome Kasimpasa in Süper Lig Regular Season – Round 7 at the stadium. The table says classic mid-table: Rizespor 12th on 15 points, Kasimpasa 14th on 13.

Rizespor’s recent Form reads "DLLDW" – patchy, but with signs of a gentle upward curve. Three wins, six draws and six defeats with a -6 goal difference paint a picture of a side that wobbles but doesn’t collapse.

Kasimpasa mirror that inconsistency. Their "LWLLD" run underlines the struggle for rhythm. Three wins, four draws, seven defeats and a -7 goal difference reveal a team that can threaten but often unravels defensively.

Futmetrix rates the overall Balance of the clash as fairly even, and the table backs that up. The Stakes are low – this isn’t about the title race or survival drama – but the individual Stars narrative turns it into a quiet early-season litmus test for both sides.

Key Battle

The defining contest is likely to be Kasimpasa’s direct, vertical attacks against Rizespor’s compact defensive block in and around their own box. If the hosts keep their lines tight, counter-attacks become their main weapon.

At the other end, Kasimpasa’s back line must contain Rizespor’s wing-driven build-up and deliveries into the area. Rizespor’s attempts to press high will collide with Kasimpasa’s desire to play out, and whichever unit blinks first in possession could hand over a decisive chance.

Both goalkeeping units have been busy and effective this season, which means every shot inside the box has the feel of a potential "winner takes all" moment.

Our Prediction

Don’t expect a track meet or a goal glut. Rizespor should see more of the ball at home, probing patiently, while Kasimpasa lean on transitions and quick breaks to hit back.

Defensive frailties exist on both sides, but strong goalkeeping has masked plenty of those issues. The script points towards a long, cagey stalemate, with the breakthrough more likely from a set-piece or an individual mistake than from sustained attacking dominance.

Our prediction: Rizespor 1-1 Kasimpasa. Home pressure meets away pragmatism, and the keepers’ impact ultimately nudges this towards a share of the points.