Will Loria and Smakov's Former Club Leave the Departure Zone? Where and What Time to Watch the Rizespor - Trabzonspor Match
Introduction
Rizespor, the former club of legendary footballers Giorgi Loria and Oleg Smakov, finds itself in a precarious position at the bottom of the Turkish Süper Lig table. With just a few matches remaining in the season, the Black Sea side is facing an uphill battle to avoid relegation.
Meanwhile, Trabzonspor, the current league leaders, will be looking to extend their advantage at the top of the table when they visit Rizespor on Saturday. The match is set to be a fascinating encounter between two teams with contrasting fortunes.
Rizespor's Struggles
Rizespor has not won a match in their last five outings and has only managed to collect two points from a possible 15. This poor form has seen them drop into the relegation zone, and they are now just one point above the bottom-placed team.
The Black Sea side has struggled for goals all season, scoring just 26 in 32 matches. They have also been poor defensively, conceding 53 goals, which is the second-worst record in the league.
Trabzonspor's Dominance
In contrast to Rizespor's struggles, Trabzonspor has been in excellent form this season. The Black Sea Storm has lost just three matches all season and has won their last four outings.
Trabzonspor has also been prolific in front of goal, scoring 64 goals in 32 matches. They have a number of attacking threats, including former Premier League stars Anthony Nwakaeme and Djaniny Tavares.
Head-to-Head Record
Rizespor and Trabzonspor have met 22 times in the Turkish Süper Lig, with Trabzonspor holding a slight advantage with 10 wins to Rizespor's 7. The two teams have drawn 5 matches.
The last meeting between the two sides was in December 2021, when Trabzonspor won 2-1 at home. Nwakaeme and Tavares scored the goals for the Black Sea Storm.
Match Details
The match between Rizespor and Trabzonspor will take place on Saturday, 14th May 2022, at the Yeni Rize Şehir Stadı in Rize.
The match will start at 16:00 Turkish time (GMT +3).
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports in Turkey.
International viewers can watch the match on the following channels:
- UK: BT Sport 1
- USA: bein SPORTS
- Canada: beIN SPORTS
- Australia: beIN SPORTS Australia
Conclusion
The match between Rizespor and Trabzonspor is set to be a fascinating encounter between two teams at opposite ends of the Turkish Süper Lig table. Rizespor will be desperate to avoid relegation, while Trabzonspor will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table.
With both teams in good form, the match is likely to be a close and exciting affair.
