Rizespor vs Kocaelispor: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates very even chances for both teams, suggesting a draw as the most probable outcome. Rizespor shows poor home form with only 27% wins at home and a goal difference of -7, and in their last five matches, they have not secured a single victory. Kocaelispor has better current form (1.6 points per game in their last five matches), but away from home they win only 20% of the time and fail to score in half of their matches. Both teams have similar ball possession indicators (50% vs 49%) and comparable xG values, confirming the even nature of the potential clash. Considering Rizespor's high number of draws this season (9 in total) and Kocaelispor's difficulties in winning away, a draw seems the most logical outcome of this match.
Rizespor vs Kocaelispor: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rizespor played Kocaelispor in Süper Lig (Türkiye). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Rizespor: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Kocaelispor: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rizespor scores 1.18 and concedes 1.59 goals per match. Kocaelispor scores 0.95 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.67 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rizespor 59%, Kocaelispor 41%. Over 2.5: Rizespor 55%, Kocaelispor 32%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Rizespor has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.20. Rizespor: 12.6 shots per match, Kocaelispor: 10.7.
Match halves
Rizespor: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.68. Kocaelispor: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.55.
Goals by minute
Rizespor: 76-90+ (8 goals). Kocaelispor: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Süper Lig: 2.67 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Statistical analysis indicates very even chances for both teams, suggesting a draw as the most probable outcome. Rizespor shows poor home form with only 27% wins at home and a goal difference of -7, and in their last five matches, they have not secured a single victory. Kocaelispor has better current form (1.6 points per game in their last five matches), but away from home they win only 20% of the time and fail to score in half of their matches. Both teams have similar ball possession indicators (50% vs 49%) and comparable xG values, confirming the even nature of the potential clash. Considering Rizespor's high number of draws this season (9 in total) and Kocaelispor's difficulties in winning away, a draw seems the most logical outcome of this match.
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
| Rizespor | Kocaelispor | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.27 |
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.
Kocaelispor is 133% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Rizespor · 1.4 pts / match - Kocaelispor
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.
Rizespor is 24% better for: goals scored per match.
1.18 goals / match - Rizespor · 0.95 goals / match - Kocaelispor
Kocaelispor is 59% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.59 goals / match - Rizespor · 1 goals / match - Kocaelispor
Rizespor scores in 73% of matches (16 of 22 matches), while Kocaelispor keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 matches).
Kocaelispor scores in 64% of matches (14 of 22 matches), while Rizespor keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 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 - Rizespor
Over / Under - Kocaelispor
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.
Kocaelispor is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.09 pts / match - Rizespor · 1.36 pts / match - Kocaelispor
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rizespor - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 18%. 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.
Kocaelispor - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 36%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rizespor
Kocaelispor
* 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
| Rizespor | Liga | Kocaelispor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.77 | 2.67 | ▼ 1.95 |
| Both teams scored | • 59% | 58% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 52% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 26% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 69% | ▼ 45% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 80% | ▼ 68% |
^ 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.
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: Rizespor 0 - 1 - 0 Kocaelispor. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rizespor vs Kocaelispor?
The Süper Lig match finished Rizespor 2:0 Kocaelispor. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rizespor vs Kocaelispor?
Rizespor score 1.18 goals per game on average and Kocaelispor 0.95. The Süper Lig average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Rizespor's matches and 41% of Kocaelispor's.
What form are Rizespor and Kocaelispor in?
Over the last 5 games Rizespor have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Kocaelispor 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rizespor vs Kocaelispor?
The statistical background for Rizespor vs Kocaelispor — 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.