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Welcome to our Kocaelispor vs Trabzonspor prediction for the Süper Lig encounter on January 18, 2026, at Yildiz Entegre Kocaeli Stadyumu. If you’re looking for an informed take on team news, tactics, head to head stats, and betting odds, you’re in the right place. Let’s break down what fans and punters can expect from this intriguing Week 18 fixture, with a close look at both sides’ chances.
Kocaelispor, currently sitting 9th with 23 points, have proven to be tough customers at home. They’re unbeaten in their last five league matches at their own ground (three wins, two draws), with their only home defeat coming way back on opening day against Samsunspor. Coach Selçuk İnan has built a resilient unit, but the team still battles to keep a clean sheet—a stat that will be tested against a potent Trabzonspor attack.
Trabzonspor, holding 3rd with 35 points, have been impressive on the road, winning five of their eight away matches in the Süper Lig so far. Fatih Tekke’s men are organized, with a focus on possession (expected 53% in this match), and have the squad depth to rotate even when injuries bite. Their recent away draw against Galatasaray, when few gave them a chance, speaks volumes about their grit.
Looking at the numbers, Trabzonspor are expected to edge possession and create more chances—forecasted at 19 total shots (eight on target) to Kocaelispor’s 12 (three on target). The home side will look to make the most of set pieces and hope their passionate supporters can give them an edge.
Our AI models have crunched the data for this Kocaelispor vs Trabzonspor prediction, taking into account head to head records, player absences, and recent form. Here’s what the numbers say:
In summary, this Kocaelispor vs Trabzonspor prediction points towards a hard-fought, low-scoring affair. Trabzonspor’s superior squad depth and recent head to head record make them slight favorites, but Kocaelispor’s home form is not to be underestimated. If you’re betting, the away win offers value, but the under 3.5 goals market looks the safest play. As always, football can surprise us all—especially when the odds are this close.
For fans and punters alike, this Süper Lig contest promises tactical intrigue, a battle of wits between the coaches, and the possibility that just one goal could settle it. Enjoy the match—and may your bets be as well-timed as a Trabzonspor counterattack!
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Trabzonspor didn't play better in the last H2H match!
AS -294
Trabzonspor is expected to score at least 1 goal with odds of -2942 200
Trabzonspor is expected to win with odds of 200Under 3.5 -333
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 100
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -130
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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 Trabzonspor |
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Recent Matches of Kocaelispor| 14 Mar |
Kocaelispor
| - |
Konyaspor
| - | |
| 09 Mar | W |
Eyupspor
| 0 |
Kocaelispor
| 1 |
| 04 Mar | L |
Beyoglu Y
| 1 |
Kocaelispor
| 0 |
| 28 Feb | L |
Kocaelispor
| 0 |
Besiktas
| 1 |
| 20 Feb | L |
Rizespor
| 2 |
Kocaelispor
| 0 |
| 15 Feb | W |
Kocaelispor
| 3 |
Gaziantep
| 0 |
| 09 Feb | W |
Kayserispor
| 1 |
Kocaelispor
| 2 |
| 05 Feb | D |
Kocaelispor
| 1 |
Besiktas
| 1 |
| 02 Feb | L |
Kocaelispor
| 0 |
Fenerbahce
| 2 |
| 24 Jan | D |
Samsunspor
| 0 |
Kocaelispor
| 0 |
Recent Matches of Trabzonspor
| 14 Mar | Trabzonspor |
- |  Rizespor |
- | |
| 09 Mar | W |  Kayserispor |
1 | Trabzonspor |
3 |
| 03 Mar | W |  Basaksehir |
2 | Trabzonspor |
4 |
| 27 Feb | W | Trabzonspor |
3 |  Karagumruk |
1 |
| 22 Feb | W |  Gaziantep |
1 | Trabzonspor |
2 |
| 14 Feb | L | Trabzonspor |
2 |  Fenerbahce |
3 |
| 07 Feb | W |  Samsunspor |
0 | Trabzonspor |
3 |
| 03 Feb | W | Trabzonspor |
3 |  Fethiyespor |
0 |
| 30 Jan | D |  Antalyaspor |
1 | Trabzonspor |
1 |
| 23 Jan | W | Trabzonspor |
2 |  Kasimpasa |
1 |
Turkey - Süper Lig| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Galatasaray | 25 | 59-18 | 61 |
| 2 |
Fenerbahçe | 25 | 57-25 | 57 |
| 3 |
Trabzonspor | 25 | 51-29 | 54 |
| 4 |
Beşiktaş | 25 | 45-30 | 46 |
| 5 |
Başakşehir | 25 | 44-27 | 42 |
| 6 |
Göztepe | 25 | 28-18 | 42 |
| 7 |
Kocaelispor | 25 | 22-25 | 33 |
| 8 |
Samsunspor | 25 | 27-30 | 32 |
| 9 |
Rizespor | 25 | 32-35 | 30 |
| 10 |
Gaziantep FK | 25 | 31-41 | 30 |
| 11 |
Alanyaspor | 25 | 26-30 | 27 |
| 12 |
Gençlerbirliği | 25 | 28-34 | 25 |
| 13 |
Konyaspor | 25 | 28-38 | 24 |
| 14 |
Antalyaspor | 25 | 24-39 | 24 |
| 15 |
Eyüpspor | 25 | 19-36 | 22 |
| 16 |
Kasımpaşa | 25 | 21-36 | 21 |
| 17 |
Kayserispor | 25 | 19-46 | 20 |
| 18 |
Fatih | 25 | 22-46 | 14 |
