Prediction for match Rizespor — Kocaelispor

Match Analysis: Rizespor vs. Kocaelispor

In the Turkish Süper Lig, Rizespor will face Kocaelispor on February 20. The odds for the 1X2 outcome are as follows: Rizespor win at 2.53, draw at 3.30, and Kocaelispor win at 3.00. The calculated probabilities are: Rizespor - 38.31%, draw - 29.37%, Kocaelispor - 32.31%. The odds indicate a closely contested match, with a slight edge for Rizespor. This suggests that the game might be high-scoring, considering the teams' profiles in terms of goals and totals.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Rizespor played as follows: 14.02.2026 Gençlerbirliği - Rizespor 2-2, 08.02.2026 Rizespor - Galatasaray 0-3, 31.01.2026 İstanbul Başakşehir - Rizespor 2-2. Kocaelispor's recent results are: 15.02.2026 Kocaelispor - Gaziantep 3-0, 09.02.2026 Kayserispor - Kocaelispor 1-2, 02.02.2026 Kocaelispor - Fenerbahçe 0-2. The last head-to-head on 21.09.2025 ended in a 1-1 draw. Over the last five matches, Rizespor's possession is 49.8%, with an average of 1.6 yellow cards, 11.4 fouls, and 2.8 offsides. Kocaelispor has 48.8% possession, 2 yellow cards, 17.2 fouls, and 2.6 offsides. These stats indicate a competitive match with numerous duels, especially for Kocaelispor.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five games, Rizespor has shown a strong over-profile: over 2.5 goals occurred 4 out of 5 times, and over 1.5 goals in the second half in all 5 matches. For Kocaelispor, over 2.5 goals happened 3 out of 5 times, with over 1.5 goals in the second half twice. On average: Rizespor scores 3.4 goals per game, Kocaelispor 2.2. Both clubs average 1.2 goals scored per match, but Rizespor concedes significantly more - 2.2 compared to 1 for the opponent. In terms of halves, Rizespor had over 1.5 goals in the first half twice, Kocaelispor once. Rizespor's most frequent scoring intervals are 16-30, 31-45, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes (each 25%), while Kocaelispor scores 60% of their goals between 76-90 minutes. Rizespor concedes most often between 61-75 and 76-90 minutes (33% each), while Kocaelispor concedes 50% between 61-75 minutes. Given this, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.17 seems logical: both teams often play high-scoring games, especially Rizespor, and the second half is often goal-rich.

Corners: Numbers and Betting Options

Over the last five matches, Rizespor averages 6.4 corners, Kocaelispor 3.8. The over 9.5 corners occurred 3 out of 5 times for both teams. Looking at the line, over 9 corners is priced at 1.86, under 9 at 1.88. Rizespor is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.90. Considering Rizespor's average corner activity and frequent over 9.5 totals, a bet on over 9 corners seems justified. Individual corner bets for Rizespor are also worth considering, given their consistent delivery above 6 per match.