Rizespor vs Kocaelispor Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Feb 2026

Super Lig Betting Preview: Rizespor vs Kocaelispor

Rizespor welcome Kocaelispor to Caykur Didi Stadyumu, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Friday 20 February.

The best plan could involve backing Kocaelispor with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -149 when clashing with Rizespor. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

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Rizespor played Genclerbirligi on their travels in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Eryaman Stadyumu. The Black Sea Sparrowhawks enjoyed 62% possession and had six shots on target, with Mithat Pala scoring both of the goals.

Kocaelispor beat Gaziantep in their previous league game, making it back-to-back Super Lig victories. It was a 3-0 home win at Kocaeli Stadium. Selcuk Inan's side boasted 60% possession and recorded six shots on goal, with Daniel Agyei, Serdar Dursun and Rigoberto Rivas finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kocaeli Stadium played host to the last encounter between Rize and Kocaeli, with the former playing away. The clash ended in a 1-1 draw.

Super Lig		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Kocaelispor	22	8	6	8	21	22	-1	21:22	30
13	Rizespor	22	4	9	9	26	35	-9	26:35	21

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Rize have had 48.3% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.7 corners.

Qazim Laci is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Mithat Pala, Valentin Mihaila, Samet Akaydin and Ali Sowe each have 2. Qazim Laci has made the most assists with 2.

Kocaeli have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.0 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts. The İzmit outfit have averaged 56.2% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 1.6 shots on goal and 5.4 attempts.

Daniel Agyei is top scorer on 3, with Serdar Dursun and Bruno Petkovic next on 2. Darko Churlinov is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Rizespor predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Yahia Fofana (GK), Mithat Pala, Samet Akaydin, Modibo Sagnan, Casper Højer Nielsen, Taylan Antalyali, Muhamed Buljubasic, Ibrahim Olawoyin, Qazim Laci, Valentin Mihaila, Ali Sowe.

Kocaelispor predicted lineup (4-3-3): Gökhan Degirmenci (GK), Ahmet Oguz, Anfernee Dijksteel, Hrvoje Smolcic, Massadio Haidara, Habib Keita, Show, Karol Linetty, Dan Agyei, Bruno Petkovic, Tayfur Bingöl.

Rizespor vs Kocaelispor Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Rizespor vs Kocaelispor, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

When Kocaelispor kick off this Super Lig match, we will wager them at -149 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Super Lig team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Rizespor vs Kocaelispor league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Kocaelispor in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Kocaelispor in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Kocaelispor in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rizespor in 6 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rizespor in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rizespor in 16 of their last 20 games.

The best betting sites make it a 59.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rizespor 1 - 2 Kocaelispor

Kocaelispor are available at +700 to secure a 2-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Qazim Laci to Score +540

Qazim Laci (Rizespor) has netted two goals in his past four Super Lig home games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +540.

Latest Qazim Laci Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+540

First

+1100

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Corners Prediction

Rizespor Under 4.5 Corners -120

Rizespor have had under 4.5 corners in three consecutive home matches, with Kocaelispor conceding under 4.5 corners in the previous three games. We’re going to bet on Rize to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rizespor

Total

9.50 4.80 4.70

Home

8.90 4.10 4.80

Away

8.90 4.10 4.80

Kocaelispor

Total

7.80 4.50 3.30

Home

7.60 4.70 2.90

Away

8.30 4.00 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-147

Under 8.5

+102

Rizespor Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-120

Kocaelispor Corners

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+114

Most Corners

1

-119

X

+600

2

+123

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Rizespor vs Kocaelispor Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Rizespor are +148 to land a Super Lig victory, while Kocaelispor are +185 to win. The draw is trading at +215 should you think the clash will end all square.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Rize are -137 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Kocaeli are -103 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at -123 and No at -115.

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Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+215

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+110

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-333

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-137

2

-103

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+105

2 Hcp +0.25

-149

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-156

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-115

Those interested in favourite Ali Sowe to find the net first are able to get +340. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +160.

Ali Sowe (Rizespor)

First

+160

Anytime

+340

Bruno Petkovic (Kocaelispor)

First

+180

Anytime

+390

Adedire Mebude (Rizespor)

First

+330

Anytime

+650

Taylan Antalyali (Rizespor)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Rigoberto Rivas (Kocaelispor)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Valentin Mihaila (Rizespor)

First

+440

Anytime

+850

Darko Churlinov (Kocaelispor)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Karol Linetty (Kocaelispor)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Joseph Nonge (Kocaelispor)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Qazim Laci (Rizespor)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Altin Zeqiri (Rizespor)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Ibrahim Olawoyin Olasunkanmi (Rizespor)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Emir Ortakaya (Rizespor)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Giannis Papanikolaou (Rizespor)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Mithat Pala (Rizespor)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Mahamadou Susoho (Kocaelispor)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ahmet Oguz (Kocaelispor)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Samet Akaydin (Rizespor)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Modibo Sagnan (Rizespor)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Attila Mocsi (Rizespor)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Rize have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Kocaelispor haven’t lost any of their past four away games. Selcuk Inan's side have five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rizespor Home Stats		3-2-5	2.40	1.00	1.40	5	5	4	6
Kocaelispor Away Stats		2-3-5	2.20	0.80	1.40	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Rizespor vs Kocaelispor Lineups & Team News

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