Samsunspor vs Kocaelispor Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Jan 2026

Super Lig Betting Preview: Samsunspor vs Kocaelispor

Samsunspor go head-to-head with Kocaelispor at Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadyumu, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 24 January.

If you’re in agreement with our verdict that there won’t be lots of goals, back the -167 on the Under 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals. We are not anticipating that Samsunspor vs Kocaelispor will produce too many fireworks.

Samsunspor drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Genclerbirligi at Eryaman Stadyumu. The Red Lightning managed four shots on target and had 48% possession, while Marius Mouandilmadji scored the goal.

Kocaelispor lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Trabzonspor 2-1 at Kocaeli Stadium. The İzmit club had 43% of possession and five shots on goal, with Bruno Petkovic on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Samsun triumphed in the last clash between these teams. A 1-0 away win was recorded against Kocaeli at Kocaeli Stadium.

Super Lig		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Kocaelispor	25	9	6	10	22	25	-3	22:25	33
8	Samsunspor	25	7	11	7	27	30	-3	27:30	32

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Samsun have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. The Samsun outfit have averaged 52.8% possession and 5.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.3 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 8.4 attempts and 3.6 corners.

Top scorers Anthony Musaba and Carlo Holse have found the net 3 times, with Cherif Ndiaye getting 2. The top assist makers are Yalcin Kayan, Emre Kilinc and Zeki Yavru, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Kocaeli have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 7.9 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.9% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 3.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 5.5 attempts and 1.8 shots on goal.

Tayfur Bingol is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Bruno Petkovic and Serdar Dursun both have 2. Karol Linetty has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Samsunspor confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Okan Kocuk (GK), Zeki Yavru, Lubomir Satka, Rick van Drongelen, Soner Gonul, Antoine Makoumbou, Celil Yuksel, Elayis Tavsan, Yalcin Kayan, Jaures Assoumou, Marius Mouandilmadji.

Kocaelispor confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Gokhan Degirmenci (GK), Ahmet Oguz, Botond Balogh, Anfernee Dijksteel, Massadio Haidara, Show, Daniel Agyei, Habib Keita, Karol Linetty, Tayfur Bingol, Bruno Petkovic.

Samsunspor vs Kocaelispor Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Samsunspor vs Kocaelispor with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We don’t think the teams will combine to score three or more in this Super Lig clash. Therefore, we’ll wager on Under 2.5 Goals which is currently available at odds of -167.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the Super Lig form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Samsunspor vs Kocaelispor league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Samsunspor games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Samsunspor games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Samsunspor games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Kocaelispor games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 18 Kocaelispor games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Kocaelispor games.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There are bigger odds on the cards if you combine the Under 2.5 Goals selection on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. BTTS No is the other pick that you can include here.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Samsunspor 1 - 1 Kocaelispor

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +420. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bruno Petkovic to Score +250

Bruno Petkovic (Kocaelispor) has scored two goals in his past four Super Lig games. It’s worth a play on the +250 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Bruno Petkovic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+430

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Corners Prediction

Samsunspor To Have Most Corners -156

In eight consecutive home games, Samsunspor have won the Corner Match Bet. Odds of -156 look value when it comes to Samsun having the most corners.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Samsunspor

Total

9.20 5.60 3.60

Home

9.80 6.80 3.00

Away

11.00 5.10 5.90

Kocaelispor

Total

7.80 4.50 3.30

Home

8.10 4.30 3.80

Away

8.50 4.75 3.75

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-128

Under 8.5

-111

Samsunspor Corners

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-110

Kocaelispor Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-118

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+650

2

+160

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Samsunspor 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 Full-Time Result odds of +106 suggest that Samsunspor are likely victors and there’s a 49% probability that the favourites win this Super Lig clash. The +265 means that Kocaelispor are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

If Samsun only draw with Kocaeli, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -137 if they’re able to land a victory.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -128 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

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Full-Time Result

1

+106

X

+215

2

+265

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+110

2

+320

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-333

X2

-152

Draw No Bet

1

-222

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-137

2 Hcp +0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+117

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-128

Those interested in favourite Bruno Petkovic to find the net first can get +430, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +205.

Bruno Petkovic (Kocaelispor)

First

+205

Anytime

+430

Cherif Ndiaye (Samsunspor)

First

+210

Anytime

+420

Marius Mouandilmadji (Samsunspor)

First

+230

Anytime

+450

Carlo Holse (Samsunspor)

First

+270

Anytime

+550

Celil Yüksel (Samsunspor)

First

+425

Anytime

+850

Olivier Ntcham (Samsunspor)

First

+500

Anytime

+950

Darko Churlinov (Kocaelispor)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Karol Linetty (Kocaelispor)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Joseph Nonge (Kocaelispor)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Yalçin Kayan (Samsunspor)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Joe Mendes (Samsunspor)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Logi Tomasson (Samsunspor)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Antoine Makoumbou (Samsunspor)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Toni Borevkovic (Samsunspor)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Ahmet Oguz (Kocaelispor)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Soner Gönül (Samsunspor)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Yunus Emre Cift (Samsunspor)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Rick van Drongelen (Samsunspor)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Lubomír Satka (Samsunspor)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Zeki Yavru (Samsunspor)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Samsunspor have not triumphed at Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadyumu in three straight matches. The Red Lightning have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Kocaelispor have not triumphed in three straight away matches. The İzmit club have recorded five defeats, two draws and one victory in the previous 8 away matches, netting an average of 0.75 goals per game and conceding 1.63.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Samsunspor Home Stats		4-4-2	2.10	1.30	0.80	4	6	4	6
Kocaelispor Away Stats		1-2-5	2.38	0.75	1.63	3	5	4	4

• 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

Samsunspor vs Kocaelispor Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Samsunspor vs Kocaelispor team news before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Super Lig, along with current injury news.

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