Rizespor vs Kocaelispor: prediction and stats
Süper LigRegular Season - 27Kick-off on April 4, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, Rize
The Footlab model makes Rizespor the favourite at 50%, against 27% for a draw and 23% for Kocaelispor. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Rizespor vs Kocaelispor?
A very open match: only 57 Elo points separate Rizespor (1,931) and Kocaelispor (1,874).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rizespor have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Kocaelispor have 2, 4 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Samsunspor(home) | 0-2 | Süper Lig |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Konyaspor(away) | 1-0 | Süper Lig |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Pyramids FC(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Abha(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Hull City(home) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Amed(home) | 2-0 | Süper Lig |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Başakşehir(away) | 0-2 | Süper Lig |
| May 17, 2026 | Antalyaspor(away) | 0-1 | Süper Lig |
| May 9, 2026 | Fatih Karagümrük(home) | 0-1 | Süper Lig |
| May 3, 2026 | Kasımpaşa(away) | 1-1 | Süper Lig |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Rizespor win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Kocaelispor win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Rizespor 2-0 Kocaelispor | Süper Lig |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Kocaelispor 1-1 Rizespor | Süper Lig |
| Jul 18, 2021 | Rizespor 2-3 Kocaelispor | Friendlies Clubs |
Last archived meeting: Rizespor vs Kocaelispor on Feb 20, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Rizespor score 1.4 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Kocaelispor score 0.5 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 45% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rizespor | 1.4 | 1.5 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| Kocaelispor | 0.5 | 1.3 | 3 | 4/15 | 2/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Rizespor sit 13th in Süper Lig (3 points from 2 matches) and Kocaelispor sit 11th (3 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Kocaelispor | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Rizespor | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Rizespor vs Kocaelispor?
- The Footlab model makes Rizespor the favourite at 50%, against 27% for a draw and 23% for Kocaelispor.
- Where and when is Rizespor vs Kocaelispor played?
- Rizespor vs Kocaelispor is played on April 4, 2027 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, in the Süper Lig.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 45% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.