Rizespor vs Alanyaspor

Çaykur Rizespor host Alanyaspor in a Süper Lig clash that already carries early-season weight. Rizespor sit fourth with six points from three games, while Alanyaspor are seventh with four points from two, both clubs eager to build momentum early in the campaign. Rizespor's form has been mixed: a win over Konyaspor, a heavy defeat to Samsunspor, then a fightback win at Gaziantep FK. Qazim Laçi has been their standout performer, with Ali Sowe and Emrecan Bulut also among the scorers. Alanyaspor remain unbeaten, drawing at Gaziantep FK before beating Beşiktaş at home, with Nuno Lima and Ruan on the scoresheet and goalkeeper Paulo Victor impressing. Historically, Alanyaspor hold the edge in this fixture, winning 8 of the last 16 meetings to Rizespor's 3, though recent encounters between the sides have been tight and high-scoring. With both teams still finding their rhythm this early in the season, expect a cagey, competitive contest. Our prediction: 2-1