Çaykur Rizespor will aim to secure their best Turkish Super Lig finish in years when they host Beşiktaş JK at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu in the final round of the season.
Rizespor enter the clash eighth in the standings, level on points with Konyaspor, and needing a win to guarantee they hold onto that position. Under Recep Uçar, the Black Sea side are pushing to improve on back-to-back ninth-place finishes since their return to the top flight. Baestikas posted their preparation on their official x handle.
Despite suffering a heavy 4–0 defeat in their last outing, Rizespor’s home form offers optimism. They have won their last five league matches at home, scoring freely while maintaining defensive solidity. However, history poses a major obstacle, as they have failed to beat Beşiktaş at home in their last 12 attempts.
Beşiktaş, managed by Sergen Yalçın, have already secured fourth place and have little riding on the result beyond finishing strongly. The Black Eagles have enjoyed a solid campaign overall and remain one of the league’s better-performing away sides, despite recent inconsistencies.
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Having already beaten Rizespor twice this season—once in the league and once in the Turkish Cup—Beşiktaş will be confident of completing a clean sweep, while the hosts look to defy history and end their campaign on a high.
Rizespor remain without Uzbekistan defender Khusniddin Alikulov, who has been sidelined since suffering a serious knee injury against Goztepe in January.
He is joined on the injury list by Altin Zeqiri, with the 25-year-old forward set to miss a sixth consecutive match because of an ankle issue.
Besiktas are also expected to be without Kartal Yilmaz due to a torn ankle ligament, while Milot Rashica could miss a third straight game because of a bone oedema problem.
Gokhan Sazdagi remains a major doubt after missing the last four matchday squads, while Necip Uysal continues to serve a suspension related to the betting scandal.
Possible lineups
Caykur Rizespor possible starting lineup:
Fofana; Hojer, Akaydin, Mocsi, Pala; Antalyali; Mihaila, Laci, Olawoyin, Mebude; Sowe
Besiktas possible starting lineup:
Destanoglu; Murillo, Agbadou, Djalo, Yilmaz; Ndidi; Cerny, Olaitan, Kokcu, Toure; Oh
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 | 18:00 | May 14, 2026 |
| SuperSport | 18:00 | May 14, 2026 |
| DAZN | 18:00 | May 14, 2026 |
Prediction
Softfootball says Caykur Rizespor 0-2 Besiktas
Rizespor have been strong at home in recent weeks and still possess enough attacking quality to trouble the visitors, especially given Besiktas’ occasional defensive lapses away from home.
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