Rizespor vs Alanyaspor

Rizespor welcome Alanyaspor in the fourth round of the 2026‑27 Süper Lig season on Monday evening, with both sides carrying positive early momentum into the contest.

Team News and Injury Latest

Alanyaspor are set to be boosted by the return of Maestro from a thigh injury. The midfielder is expected to slot straight into the starting XI alongside Gaius Makouta, replacing Baran Gezek in the engine room. Head coach João Pereira is likely to persist with the three‑man defence that secured a clean‑sheet victory over Beşiktaş last time out, with Lima, Fidan Aliti and Ümit Akdağ forming the central trio. Up front, Hwang Ui‑jo is poised to lead the line.

Rizespor have not reported any fresh injury concerns from their last outing. The hosts are tipped to stick with a settled side after a 2‑1 win in their most recent fixture, though the coaching staff may consider tweaks in the final third to improve a goal return of just three from their opening three league matches.

Rizespor Form Guide

Rizespor have collected six points from their first three Süper Lig games, with a win‑loss‑win pattern (W L W). The high point so far was a 2‑1 victory that showcased their ability to edge tight encounters, but a 1‑0 defeat in between underlined a need for greater consistency. With only three goals scored across those three matches, the Black Sea side will be eager to offer more threat in the final third against a disciplined Alanyaspor defence.

Alanyaspor Form Guide

Alanyaspor remain unbeaten after three rounds, having taken five points from a possible nine. A draw on the opening day was followed by a 1‑0 win over Beşiktaş and another stalemate, leaving them with a record of one win and two draws. The defensive organisation that frustrated Beşiktaş has been the hallmark of their early campaign, conceding just twice. Pereira’s side will aim to carry that solidity into Monday’s trip while seeking a sharper cutting edge themselves, having scored only three times.

Key Battle: Midfield control

The return of Maestro gives Alanyaspor a more robust midfield axis alongside Makouta, a pairing that will be tasked with disrupting Rizespor’s rhythm and launching quick transitions. Rizespor’s own midfield unit needs to find a way to dominate possession and supply their forwards more consistently—something they managed only in patches during their opening three fixtures. Whichever side wins the midfield duel is likely to dictate the tempo of a match that could be decided by fine margins.

A victory would lift Rizespor into the upper reaches of the early Süper Lig table, while Alanyaspor will be determined to protect their unbeaten start and build on the defensive resilience that has already earned them a notable scalp this season.