Kocaelispor vs Rizespor: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Rizespor travel to face Kocaelispor on Saturday 31 October in the Süper Lig, with Turka Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadyumu the venue – the ball rolls at 14:00 WAT. In the table, Kocaelispor are 7th, upper half, on 19 points after 11 matches; Rizespor are 11th (lower half) with 14.
Current form
Kocaelispor, last 5: WWLLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Mazıdağı Fosfatspor, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Rizespor, last 5: LLLDW Their latest outing: 3–4 defeat to Trabzonspor, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Kocaelispor, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for Rizespor.
Head to head
When they last met (20 Feb 2026) it ended Rizespor 2–0 Kocaelispor.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kocaelispor 1.3 xG, Rizespor 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 56%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kocaelispor 40%, draw 22%, Rizespor 38%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (56%, odds 1.70). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kocaelispor 1–1 Rizespor. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kocaelispor40%fair 2.50 · @2.50
Draw22%fair 4.61 · @3.30
Rizespor38%fair 2.61 · @2.50
2.56Expected goals
1.30Kocaelispor xG
1.26Rizespor xG
56%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–010%
0–110%
2–18%
1–28%
0–08%
From our goals model: Kocaelispor 1.3 – 1.3 Rizespor expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Kocaelispor vs Rizespor?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Kocaelispor vs Rizespor?
On our numbers Kocaelispor have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Rizespor 38%.
How many goals will there be in Kocaelispor vs Rizespor?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kocaelispor vs Rizespor?
Our predicted score is Kocaelispor 1–1 Rizespor, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Kocaelispor vs Rizespor?
Kocaelispor vs Rizespor (Süper Lig) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Turka Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadyumu.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
