Çaykur Rizespor and Konyaspor are set to battle in a Turkish Super Lig Round 32 clash at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, with both sides comfortably positioned in mid-table heading into the final stretch of the season.
Rizespor, under the guidance of Recep Uçar, have secured their top-flight status and currently sit clear of relegation danger. Since taking over earlier in the campaign, Uçar has steadied the team, guiding them to a strong run of home form, including four consecutive wins at their stadium. That consistency has been crucial in ensuring their safety.
Meanwhile, Konyaspor, managed by former Rizespor boss İlhan Palut, arrive in excellent form. They are unbeaten in their last seven league matches and have impressed across competitions, including a notable Turkish Cup victory over Fenerbahçe. Fans can watch highlights of their last match on beIN SPORTS Arşiv YouTube channel
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Despite Rizespor’s home strength, recent meetings favour Konyaspor, who are unbeaten in their last four encounters between the sides. With both teams playing without relegation pressure but chasing a strong finish, this fixture promises to be a competitive and evenly matched contest as the season nears its conclusion.
Team News
Rizespor will remain without Altin Zeqiri, who has missed the last four matches due to injury, while Husniddin Alikulov is closing in on a return after a knee injury sustained in January, although this game may come too soon for him.
The hosts will also be without Romanian forward Valentin Mihaila, who is suspended after accumulating too many yellow cards.
Konyaspor, meanwhile, are dealing with several absentees, including Josip Calusic, Guilherme Sitya and Alassane Ndao, who are all suspended for non-footballing reasons.
On the injury front, Ufuk Akyol remains a long-term absentee with a serious knee issue, Blaz Kramer has suffered a similar setback, and Tunahan Tasci has missed the last three matches.
Berkan Kutlu will also miss this clash due to suspension after accumulating yellow cards, despite scoring a brace in the win over Trabzonspor last time out.
Possible Lineups
Caykur Rizespor possible starting lineup:
Fofana; Pala, Sagnan, Mocsi, Hojer; Papanikolaou; Mebude, Laci, Olawoyin, Mebude; Sowe
Konyaspor possible starting lineup:
Ertas; Yazgili, Nagalo, Demirbag, Andzouana; Ibrahimoglu, Jevtovic; Turuc, Bardhi, Olaigbe; Muleka
How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on different sports channels. It will be shown on in many regions and on beIN Sports in the United States and parts of Europe.
| Channel | Kickoff Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| beIN Sports | 15:00 | May 1, 2026 |
| SuperSport | 15:00 | May 1, 2026 |
| DAZN | 15:00 | May 1, 2026 |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts Rizespor 0-0 Konyaspor.
While Rizespor have suffered disappointing losses in recent weeks, their impressive home form cannot be ignored in this clash against an in-form Konyaspor, which is why we believe that this fixture will produce a third consecutive stalemate at Caykur Didi Stadyumu.
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