Rizespor 2-5 Fenerbahçe – Result & Analysis

Poisson model favours Fenerbahçe (51%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Rizespor face Fenerbahçe.

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Pre-Match Analysis

Rizespor and Fenerbahçe meet at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu in Süper Lig, Regular Season - 13. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 23 November 2025 at 17:00 UTC.

Current Form

Rizespor's overall Süper Lig record this term: 3W 4D 3L from 10 games (1.30 PPG). Last five: L D D W D. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Rizespor, so this record blends games from this season and last.

Rizespor at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu this season: 6W 1D 3L from 10 home games — 1.90 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu. Their home PPG of 1.90 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.30 — Rizespor are significantly better at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu than their overall form suggests.

Fenerbahçe (all games): 7W 3D 0L across 10 Süper Lig outings this term — 2.40 points per game. Last five: D W W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Fenerbahçe, so this record blends games from this season and last.

On the road, Fenerbahçe have gone 6W 3D 1L from 10 away fixtures this term (2.10 PPG). They are averaging 2.30 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.

The travelling side arrive in better shape. Fenerbahçe are 1.10 PPG clear of Rizespor in recent Süper Lig fixtures (2.40 vs 1.30). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.

Head-to-Head

The head-to-head ledger leans to Fenerbahçe, who have claimed 6 wins from 6 meetings compared to 0 for the hosts, with 0 draws.

Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 4.8 goals per game across 6 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 2 Feb 2025, ended 2–3 with Fenerbahçe winning.

The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Fenerbahçe have won 6 of 6 previous encounters, and at 4.8 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.

Trading

Rizespor half-time and goal-timing data (48 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 58% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 87% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).

Fenerbahçe half-time and goal-timing data (48 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; they lead at the break 52% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 56%.

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Rizespor 58% versus Fenerbahçe 60%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Rizespor 56% | Fenerbahçe 69%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Rizespor 0.90 xG and Fenerbahçe 1.60 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Rizespor attack 0.870 / defence 0.929 | Fenerbahçe attack 1.322 / defence 0.811. League average goals — home 1.271 / away 1.300. Fenerbahçe have an above-average attack strength of 1.322 — the away xG of 1.60 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 48 Rizespor games / 48 Fenerbahçe games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Rizespor 19% | Draw 30% | Fenerbahçe 51%. Fair-value odds: Rizespor 5.26 | Draw 3.33 | Fenerbahçe 1.96. Fenerbahçe hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (30%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 50% | Total xG 2.49. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.49 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 50% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Final Verdict

Poisson rates Fenerbahçe as the most likely outcome at 51% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Fenerbahçe if the outright odds are short.

Poisson projects 2.49 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 45% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though form averaging only 3.2 goals per game and H2H averaging only 4.8 goals per meeting point in the other direction.

On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 50% on No. Form rates are neutral: Rizespor 40% | Fenerbahçe 70%.

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