Kocaelispor vs Trabzonspor: match statistics
Trabzonspor is displaying significantly better form and quality this season, sitting in 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 10 wins, 5 draws, and only 2 defeats. The visitors win 63% of their away matches and score an average of 2 goals per game on the road, which is twice as good as Kocaelispor's 1 goal per game at home. Although Trabzonspor is going through a weaker spell in their last 5 matches (0.8 PPG), their overall quality advantage is clear – 33 goals scored this season compared to the hosts' 15. Kocaelispor has a solid home record (56% wins at home); however, the class difference between 8th and 3rd place in the table, combined with Trabzonspor's superiority in key offensive statistics, points towards an away victory. I expect a difficult match for the hosts, who may leverage their defensive solidity (averaging 0.44 goals conceded at home), but ultimately, Trabzonspor's quality should decide the outcome.
Kocaelispor vs Trabzonspor: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Kocaelispor played Trabzonspor in Süper Lig (Türkiye). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Kocaelispor: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Trabzonspor: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Kocaelispor scores 0.88 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Trabzonspor scores 1.94 and concedes 1.18. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Kocaelispor 41%, Trabzonspor 59%. Over 2.5: Kocaelispor 24%, Trabzonspor 47%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Trabzonspor has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.18. Kocaelispor: 10.3 shots per match, Trabzonspor: 16.3.
Match halves
Kocaelispor: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.47. Trabzonspor: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 1.12.
Goals by minute
Kocaelispor: 31-45+ (4 goals). Trabzonspor: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Süper Lig: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Trabzonspor is displaying significantly better form and quality this season, sitting in 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 10 wins, 5 draws, and only 2 defeats. The visitors win 63% of their away matches and score an average of 2 goals per game on the road, which is twice as good as Kocaelispor's 1 goal per game at home. Although Trabzonspor is going through a weaker spell in their last 5 matches (0.8 PPG), their overall quality advantage is clear – 33 goals scored this season compared to the hosts' 15. Kocaelispor has a solid home record (56% wins at home); however, the class difference between 8th and 3rd place in the table, combined with Trabzonspor's superiority in key offensive statistics, points towards an away victory. I expect a difficult match for the hosts, who may leverage their defensive solidity (averaging 0.44 goals conceded at home), but ultimately, Trabzonspor's quality should decide the outcome.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Kocaelispor | Trabzonspor | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Trabzonspor is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Kocaelispor · 2 pts / match - Trabzonspor
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.
Trabzonspor is 120% better for: goals scored per match.
0.88 goals / match - Kocaelispor · 1.94 goals / match - Trabzonspor
Kocaelispor is 18% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Kocaelispor · 1.18 goals / match - Trabzonspor
Kocaelispor scores in 65% of matches (11 of 17 matches), while Trabzonspor keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 matches).
Trabzonspor scores in 88% of matches (15 of 17 matches), while Kocaelispor keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Kocaelispor
Over / Under - Trabzonspor
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Trabzonspor is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / match - Kocaelispor · 1.53 pts / match - Trabzonspor
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kocaelispor - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Trabzonspor - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +7 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Kocaelispor
Trabzonspor
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Trabzonspor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.88 | 2.58 | ▲ 3.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 54% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 47% | • 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 28% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 41% | 66% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 79% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Kocaelispor 0 - 0 - 1 Trabzonspor. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Kocaelispor vs Trabzonspor?
The Süper Lig match finished Kocaelispor 1:2 Trabzonspor. 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 Trabzonspor?
Kocaelispor score 0.88 goals per game on average and Trabzonspor 1.94. The Süper Lig average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Kocaelispor's matches and 59% of Trabzonspor's.
What form are Kocaelispor and Trabzonspor in?
Over the last 5 games Kocaelispor have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Trabzonspor 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kocaelispor vs Trabzonspor?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Kocaelispor vs Trabzonspor: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.