Trabzonspor Eyes Derby Dominance Against Struggling Rizespor

Trabzonspor is set to visit Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday. The visitors are in strong form, having secured four consecutive wins across all competitions. This includes recent victories over Besiktas in the league and Hearts in the UEFA Conference League. Their impressive run is bolstered by Mohamed Salah's consistent scoring.

Rizespor, on the other hand, is experiencing a dip in form. They are winless in their last three league matches, including two defeats after the international break. Their home performance has been particularly concerning, with three losses and no goals scored in the Super Lig this season.

Historically, the Eastern Black Sea derby has seen Trabzonspor dominate, leading the head-to-head record with 31 wins out of 49 meetings. They also achieved a league double over Rizespor last season, extending their current winning streak in this fixture to four games.

Trabzonspor's defensive solidity is a key factor, as they possess the league's best record with only five goals conceded. In contrast, Rizespor has been involved in high-scoring games, conceding at least two goals in three of their last five matches across all competitions.

Looking ahead, Trabzonspor is expected to continue their winning momentum, capitalizing on Rizespor's struggles. Key players like Husniddin Aliqulov are sidelined for Rizespor, while Trabzonspor, despite potential injury concerns for players like Paul Onuachu, has a fit Mustafa Eskihellac ready to contribute.

The prediction favors a comfortable win for Trabzonspor, with a scoreline of 0-3 anticipated. Betting tips suggest a Trabzonspor victory, over 2.5 goals in the match, and no goals from both teams. Mohamed Salah is also tipped to score or assist.