Rizespor
Siaka Bakayoko is expected to build on his first start at centre-back, again partnering Modibo Sagnan rather than Attila Mocsi, who missed the trip to Çorum FK. Mocsi and Janne-Pekka Laine have resumed training, while Ahmed Kutucu remains in treatment. Husniddin Aliqulov has been training with the squad for around a month but still needs more time before he is ready to play.
Goalkeeper Yahia Fofana and forward Ali Sowe have started all five recent matches. Mithat Pala is expected to keep his place at right-back, while Valentin Mihăilă should continue on the left after starting two of the last five games.
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor have more clarity in defence than attack ahead of the trip to Rizespor. Wagner Pina is expected to return at right-back after appearing as a substitute against Hearts, while Chibuike Nwaiwu and Stefan Savić should come back into central defence after missing that match. Paul Onuachu might be available, although he could instead return for the following game if he is not ready.
Mohamed Salah continues on the right after scoring six times in his last five starts, with Franculino and Ernest Muçi also expected in attack. André Onana should keep his place in goal, and Fabinho is set to return to midfield after a brief substitute appearance against Hearts. Muhammed Cham and Batista Mendy are both suspended through yellow cards.
