Trabzonspor Faces a Test at Rize Away

Trabzonspor face a tough away trip to Çaykur Rizespor, in what will be the 49th meeting between the two sides in the Süper Lig. In 24 league matches played in Rize, Trabzonspor have won 10 times, while the home side have taken 7 victories. The teams have shared 7 draws.

The Bordo-Mavililer's biggest wins in the fixture came in the 2015-2016 season, when they beat Rizespor 6-0 at home, and in the 2005-2006 season, when they won 6-1 away. Trabzonspor ended a four-season winless run in Rize last season, beating their opponents 2-1 on the road.

Looking at the overall record, Trabzonspor have won 30 of the 48 league matches between the two clubs. Rizespor have won 9, and 9 games have ended level. Trabzonspor have scored 95 goals in these matches, while Rizespor have found the net 44 times.

Trabzonspor are missing several key players. Okay Yokuşlu, Batagov, Onuachu and Malinovskyi will not be able to play in this match due to injuries. Rizespor are expected to start with Fofana, Mithat and Bakayoko in their starting eleven.

Erkan Engin will serve as the VAR official for this match. The result also carries weight for Trabzonspor's league position after this test in Rize.