Kocaelispor vs Gaziantep FK: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely balanced, which justifies predicting a draw. Kocaelispor displays solid home form with 45% wins and only 27% losses at home, but their last five matches overall have yielded only 1 point per game. Gaziantep FK shows better current form with 1.6 points per game in their last five matches and an impressive offensive efficiency (12% shot conversion rate away). The hosts have an expected goals advantage in home matches (xG 1.31 vs xGA 0.98), but the visitors record a high average of goals scored away (1.4 per match). The key factor is Gaziantep FK's high percentage of draws away (40%), which, combined with Kocaelispor's 27% draw rate at home, suggests a share of the points as the most likely scenario.
Kocaelispor vs Gaziantep FK: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kocaelispor played against Gaziantep FK in Süper Lig (Türkiye). The game was played on February 15, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Kocaelispor has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Gaziantep FK has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Kocaelispor scores 0.86 goals per game and allows 1.05. Gaziantep FK scores 1.38 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Kocaelispor's games and 62% of Gaziantep FK's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 67%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Gaziantep FK has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.18 per game. Kocaelispor takes 10.5 shots per game, while Gaziantep FK takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Kocaelispor leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Gaziantep FK leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kocaelispor's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For Gaziantep FK, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Süper Lig games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be extremely balanced, which justifies predicting a draw. Kocaelispor displays solid home form with 45% wins and only 27% losses at home, but their last five matches overall have yielded only 1 point per game. Gaziantep FK shows better current form with 1.6 points per game in their last five matches and an impressive offensive efficiency (12% shot conversion rate away). The hosts have an expected goals advantage in home matches (xG 1.31 vs xGA 0.98), but the visitors record a high average of goals scored away (1.4 per match). The key factor is Gaziantep FK's high percentage of draws away (40%), which, combined with Kocaelispor's 27% draw rate at home, suggests a share of the points as the most likely scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Kocaelispor | Gaziantep FK | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Kocaelispor is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Kocaelispor · 1 pts / game - Gaziantep FK
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Gaziantep FK is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
0.86 goals / game - Kocaelispor · 1.38 goals / game - Gaziantep FK
Kocaelispor is 59% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.05 goals / game - Kocaelispor · 1.67 goals / game - Gaziantep FK
Kocaelispor scores in 62% of games (13 of 21 meczów), while Gaziantep FK keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
Gaziantep FK scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Kocaelispor keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Kocaelispor
Over / Under - Gaziantep FK
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kocaelispor - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Gaziantep FK - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Kocaelispor
Gaziantep FK
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Süper Lig).
Teams vs league
| Kocaelispor | Liga | Gaziantep FK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.90 | 2.65 | ▲ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 58% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 52% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 69% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 80% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Gaziantep FKYellow cardMuhammet Akmelek
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Kocaelispor's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Gaziantep FK. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Kocaelispor vs Gaziantep FK?
The Süper Lig match finished Kocaelispor 3:0 Gaziantep FK. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Kocaelispor vs Gaziantep FK?
Kocaelispor score 0.86 goals per game on average and Gaziantep FK 1.38. The Süper Lig average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Kocaelispor's matches and 62% of Gaziantep FK's.
What form are Kocaelispor and Gaziantep FK in?
Over the last 5 games Kocaelispor have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Gaziantep FK 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kocaelispor vs Gaziantep FK?
The statistical background for Kocaelispor vs Gaziantep FK — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.