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Kocaelispor vs Rizespor: lineups

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Kocaelispor 7 · 15 points
Rizespor 13 · 10 points

Predicted lineups Kocaelispor vs Rizespor

Kocaelispor 4-3-3
83 Öztaşdelen
3 Cinan
5 Ortakaya
2 Dijksteel
22 Yıldız
20 Susoho
14 Show
10 Kutlu
26 Altunbaş
97 Ayé
11 Sousa

Predicted lineup for Kocaelispor: Öztaşdelen, Cinan, Ortakaya, Dijksteel, Yıldız, Susoho, Show, Kutlu, Altunbaş, Ayé, Sousa

Rizespor 4-1-4-1
75 Fofana
17 Ariss
93 Sagnan
21 Bakayoko
54 Pala
14 Antalyalı
7 Mihăilă
20 Laçi
10 Olawoyin
11 Mebude
9 Sowe

Predicted lineup for Rizespor: Fofana, Ariss, Sagnan, Bakayoko, Pala, Antalyalı, Mihăilă, Laçi, Olawoyin, Mebude, Sowe

Kocaelispor

Kocaelispor go into the weekend without three players. Massadio Haïdara and Tanguy Zoukrou are both out with muscle injuries, and they are joined on the sidelines by Bruno Petković, who has a hamstring problem.

Muharrem Cinan is expected to return to the back line after appearing as a substitute against Alanyaspor, while Rigoberto Rivas and Makana Baku, both handed first starts in that game, are set to drop out of the side. Fatihhan Demir will be rested after a scan found no serious injury and is due to resume training with the squad after this match.

Rizespor

Fitness news is mixed for Rizespor ahead of the trip to Kocaelispor. Husniddin Aliqulov has recovered from his knee injury and could be available again, but Can Bozdoğan has been ruled out with an injury, and Ahmed Kutucu's availability is still being assessed. Head coach Recep Uçar will serve a touchline suspension after his red card against Trabzonspor.

Gennaro Borrelli, who scored twice on his first start against Trabzonspor, looks set to make way. Ali Sowe and Valentin Mihăilă are expected to return to the attack, having both appeared as substitutes in that match.

Injuries and suspensions

Kocaelispor

  • Aleksandar Jovanović Coach’s decision Unavailable
  • Bruno Petković Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Massadio Haïdara Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Tanguy Zoukrou Muscle injury Unavailable

Rizespor

  • Ahmed Kutucu Not registered Unavailable
  • Husniddin Aliqulov Knee injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Kocaelispor vs Rizespor?

1 player
  • Dan Agyei Kocaelispor Likely to start Started 7 of 9 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Kocaelispor

  1. Berkan Kutlu 3 goals 1 assists
  2. Show 1 goals 1 assists
  3. Florian Ayé 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Gonçalo Sousa 0 goals 2 assists
  5. Dan Agyei 1 goals 0 assists

Rizespor

  1. Qazim Laçi 3 goals 0 assists
  2. Emrecan Bulut 2 goals 1 assists
  3. Ali Sowe 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Gennaro Borrelli 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Iustin Doicaru 1 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Kocaelispor

Player Starts Min. Form
Serhat Öztaşdelen 5/5 427 solid
Show 5/5 427 solid
Mahamadou Susoho 5/5 418 solid
Berkan Kutlu 5/5 408 strong
Gonçalo Sousa 5/5 381 solid
Anfernee Dijksteel 4/4 348 solid
Emir Ortakaya 4/4 335 strong
Uğur Kaan Yıldız 4/5 306 solid

Rizespor

Player Starts Min. Form
Yahia Fofana 5/5 443 strong
Mithat Pala 5/5 443 solid
Modibo Sagnan 5/5 443 solid
Taylan Antalyalı 5/5 413 strong
Ibrahim Olawoyin 5/5 388 strong
Qazim Laçi 5/5 373 strong
Ali Sowe 4/5 353 mixed
Zakaria Ariss 3/4 295 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.31 1.36
  • Predicted goals2.3
  • Both teams to score43%
  • Over 2.5 goals43%
  • Corners7.3

Team comparison

KOC home Per match RIZ away
2.25 Points 2.00
1.50 Goals for 1.60
0.50 Goals against 1.00
1.31 xG for 1.36
1.34 xG against 1.69
3.3 Corners 4.0
WWWL Home and away form WWWDL

Kocaelispor vs Rizespor: head-to-head record

2 previous meetings
0 Kocaelispor 1 draws 1 Rizespor
  • Goals per match2.00
  • Both teams scored50%
  • Over 2.5 goals0%
  • Feb 2026 Rizespor 2 - 0 Kocaelispor
  • Sep 2025 Kocaelispor 1 - 1 Rizespor

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Kocaelispor vs Rizespor be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Kocaelispor against Rizespor?

Kocaelispor are without Aleksandar Jovanović (coach’s decision), Bruno Petković (hamstring injury), Massadio Haïdara (muscle injury) and Tanguy Zoukrou (muscle injury).

Who is unavailable for Rizespor against Kocaelispor?

Rizespor are without Ahmed Kutucu (not registered) and Husniddin Aliqulov (knee injury).

What formation do Kocaelispor play?

Kocaelispor have used a 4-3-3 formation in their last 5 matches under .

What formation do Rizespor play?

Rizespor have used a 4-1-4-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-1-4-1.

How did the last meeting between Kocaelispor and Rizespor finish?

On 20 February 2026, Rizespor vs Kocaelispor finished 2-0.

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