Rizespor vs Kocaelispor: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Rizespor prepare to host Kocaelispor on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this TURKEY: Super Lig fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Rizespor, currently 13th in the standings with 21 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 11 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Kocaelispor, sitting 7th with 30 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Rizespor and Kocaelispor have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Genclerbirligi, Rizespor recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Fofana, Hojer, Sagnan, Akaydin, Pala, Papanikolaou, Antalyali, Mihaila, Laci, Olawoyin Olasunkanmi, Sowe. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Kocaelispor's last outing came against B.B. Gaziantep, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Degirmenci, Haidara, Smolcic, Dijksteel, Oguz, Linetty, Show, Keita, Bingol, Petkovic, Agyei. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Rizespor are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rizespor and Kocaelispor are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Rizespor's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Kocaelispor's games average 2.3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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