Rizespor vs. Trabzonspor: How to Watch the Turkish Süper Lig Match LIVE
Rizespor and Trabzonspor meet in an important Black Sea derby on Matchday 9 of the Turkish Süper Lig. The visitors are chasing their fourth consecutive league victory, while the hosts are looking to end a difficult run of results in front of their supporters.
Çaykur Rizespor will host Trabzonspor on Monday, October 26, for Matchday 9 of the 2026-27 Turkish Süper Lig. The match will take place at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu in Rize, kicking off at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT. Fans in the United States can access the match through beIN SPORTS CONNECT. After eight rounds, Trabzonspor sits fourth with 16 points, while Rizespor occupies 12th place with 10 points.
How Rizespor Comes Into the Match
Çaykur Rizespor enters the Black Sea derby looking to recover from two consecutive defeats in the Süper Lig.
The team coached by Recep Uçar suffered a 2-1 away defeat against Çorum FK on October 16.
Qazim Laçi opened the scoring for Rizespor in the 32nd minute, but Cengiz Ünder equalized six minutes later before Youssoufa Moukoko secured the victory for Çorum in the 80th minute.
That defeat followed a difficult 3-0 home loss to Fenerbahçe on October 10.
With three wins, one draw, and four defeats from its opening eight matches, Rizespor has collected 10 points and will be looking to improve its position in the standings.
Before the derby, Uçar emphasized the importance of teamwork and home support as his side prepares to face one of the league's strongest opponents.
The hosts will now attempt to return to winning ways against a rival with considerable momentum.
How Trabzonspor Comes Into the Match
Trabzonspor travels to Rize enjoying an impressive run of form in the Turkish championship.
The visitors have secured three consecutive league victories, defeating Galatasaray 4-0, Samsunspor 3-0, and Beşiktaş 2-0.
In their most recent appearance on October 19, Trabzonspor claimed a convincing home victory against Beşiktaş at Papara Park.
Ozan Tufan opened the scoring in the 21st minute, before Mohamed Salah doubled the advantage in the 71st minute.
The victory lifted Trabzonspor to 16 points, leaving the club fourth in the standings after eight matches.
The team's recent performances have also been impressive defensively. Trabzonspor conceded just five goals in its first eight league games, while scoring 18.
With confidence growing, the visitors will look to continue their winning streak and remain close to the leading teams.
Rizespor vs. Trabzonspor: A Black Sea Derby With Plenty at Stake
The rivalry between Rizespor and Trabzonspor adds extra significance to Monday's encounter.
Recent results have favored Trabzonspor, which has won the last four competitive meetings between the clubs.
During the 2025-26 league season, Trabzonspor secured a 2-1 away victory in October 2025 before winning 1-0 at home in March 2026.
For Rizespor, the upcoming match offers an opportunity to reverse that trend and end its recent difficulties.
Trabzonspor, meanwhile, will aim to strengthen its position near the top of the standings and extend its run of victories.
Match Details
- Match: Çaykur Rizespor vs. Trabzonspor
- Competition: Turkish Süper Lig 2026-27 – Matchday 9
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
- Venue: Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, Rize, Türkiye
- Streaming: beIN SPORTS CONNECT
