This Süper Lig meeting has no favourite in CheckLive's assessment, so it is best treated as a close, open contest. Both sides need points to steady themselves, and with no clear edge either way, a draw is a real possibility.
Çaykur Rizespor's last five games, including friendlies, show a loss at Yılport Samsunspor and a draw against Gaziantep FK, but also wins over Konyaspor, Pyramids FC and HNK Orijent. Alanyaspor lost to Eyüpspor and Pyramids FC, drew with Gaziantep FK and Amed Sportif Faaliyetler, and produced their best result with a win over Beşiktaş.
The head-to-head favours Alanyaspor: in eight meetings they have won four, while Rizespor have one win and three games have been drawn. The most recent meeting, in January, ended 1-1, and that pattern of tight games is the main thing to keep an eye on.
