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.

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	Rizespor	30	9	10	11	41	42	-1	41:42	37
10	Kocaelispor	30	9	9	12	25	34	-9	25:34	36

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Rizespor confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Yahia Fofana (GK), Mithat Pala, Samet Akaydin, Modibo Sagnan, Casper Hoejer Nielsen, Ibrahim Olawoyin, Taylan Antalyali, Qazim Laci, Adedire Awokoya Mebude, Halil Dervisoglu, Valentin Mihaila.

Kocaelispor confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Gokhan Degirmenci (GK), Ahmet Oguz, Botond Balogh, Hrvoje Smolcic, Massadio Haidara, Show, Karol Linetty, Rigoberto Rivas, Daniel Agyei, Darko Churlinov, Bruno Petkovic.

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

-128

Under 4.5

-110

Kocaelispor Corners

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

+106

Most Corners

1

-135

X

+600

2

+138

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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.

Rizespor are forecasted to have a 44% chance of triumphing in this Super Lig encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +128. Kocaelispor are seen as the most unlikely winner at +205.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Rize are -167 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Kocaeli are +112 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

+128

X

+215

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+110

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-333

X2

-185

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+112

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-130

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 +320. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +150.

Ali Sowe (Rizespor)

First

+150

Anytime

+320

Bruno Petkovic (Kocaelispor)

First

+190

Anytime

+420

Adedire Mebude (Rizespor)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Taylan Antalyali (Rizespor)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Rigoberto Rivas (Kocaelispor)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Valentin Mihaila (Rizespor)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Darko Churlinov (Kocaelispor)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Karol Linetty (Kocaelispor)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Qazim Laci (Rizespor)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Joseph Nonge (Kocaelispor)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Altin Zeqiri (Rizespor)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Ibrahim Olawoyin Olasunkanmi (Rizespor)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Emir Ortakaya (Rizespor)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Giannis Papanikolaou (Rizespor)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Mithat Pala (Rizespor)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Mahamadou Susoho (Kocaelispor)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ahmet Oguz (Kocaelispor)

First

+900

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

Rizespor vs Kocaelispor Lineups & Team News

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