Kocaelispor vs Amed
Kocaelispor secures solid home win
A confident display sees Kocaelispor shut out Amed with goals from B. Kutlu and a late strike.
Kocaelispor claimed a 2-0 victory over Amed in the Süper Lig, with B. Kutlu opening the scoring in the first half at 16 minutes. The home side sealed the win with a second goal late on at 87 minutes, ensuring a clean sheet. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, though the actual scoreline was a bit more comfortable than the narrow 1-0 forecast.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Kocaelispor facing off against Amed, a freshly promoted side eager to make their mark. Both teams will be looking to start their campaigns positively, but the scales tip slightly towards Kocaelispor given their experience and squad depth.
Key facts
- 1.Kocaelispor finished 10th last season with 37 points from 34 games.
- 2.Amed are newly promoted and start with zero points this season.
- 3.Amed have strengthened their squad with three summer signings: G. Orban (loan), A. Lafont (transfer), and F. Soyalp (free agent).
- 4.Kocaelispor have a points-per-game advantage of 1.09 compared to Amed's 0.00.
- 5.The most probable final score is 1-0 in favour of Kocaelispor.
- 6.Halftime score is predicted to be 1-0, consistent with the fulltime result.
- 7.The match is expected to see around four cards, indicating a competitive encounter.
The context
Kocaelispor finished 10th in their league last season, accumulating 37 points from 34 games, showcasing a solid if unspectacular campaign. Amed, on the other hand, are newcomers to this level, starting with zero points and aiming to prove their worth. The summer saw Amed bolster their ranks with the arrivals of G. Orban on loan, A. Lafont on a permanent transfer, and F. Soyalp as a free agent, all hoping to help the side adapt quickly.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Kocaelispor
Away — Amed
Analysis
The prediction leans heavily towards a home win, with a 1-0 scoreline being the most probable outcome. Kocaelispor's experience at this level and their points-per-game advantage over Amed suggest they will control the match sufficiently to edge out a narrow victory. The halftime score is also expected to be 1-0, indicating an early goal that Kocaelispor will look to defend. The match is anticipated to be competitive, with around four cards expected, reflecting a keenly contested opener.
Prediction
Expect Kocaelispor to take the lead in the first half and hold on for a 1-0 victory. Amed will put up a fight, but the home side's familiarity with the league and tactical discipline should see them through. This result sets a positive tone for Kocaelispor's campaign while providing Amed with valuable experience at this level.
The verdict
In summary, the season opener promises a tight contest with Kocaelispor narrowly prevailing. Amed's new signings add intrigue, but the home side's steadiness and league know-how make them the favourites to start with three points. Fans can expect a disciplined, tactical battle with just enough moments of quality to separate the sides.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Head to Head
Kutlu
Assist: Dijksteel
Yeşil
Susoho Sissoho
Ballet
Üstündag
Unknown
Raveloson
Agyei
Kutlu
Lafont
Yellow Card
Dellova
Yellow Card
Sabia
Goal
Assist: Yıldız
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Galatasaray | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 3 |  Fenerbahçe | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| 4 |  Kocaelispor | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 5 |  Rizespor | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 |  Gaziantep FK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 |  Amed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Beşiktaş | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Match Statistics
Kocaelispor
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 2A. DijksteelD
- 4T. ZoukrouD
- 5E. OrtakayaD
- 7D. AgyeiF
- 10B. KutluM
- 11Gonçalo Santos SousaM
- 14ShowM
- 20Mahamadou Susoho SissohoM
- 21M. HaïdaraD
- 32M. BakuM
- 83S. ÖztaşdelenG
Substitutes
- 3M. CinanD
- 17Arda OzyarF
- 19Haydar KarataşM
- 22U. YıldızD
- 23O. PiriG
- 26M. AltunbaşF
- 27E. BilimM
- 41O. ÖztongaD
- 89B. YıldızF
Amed
5-4-1Starting XI
- 4D. BatesD
- 5L. DellovaD
- 6C. ÜstündagM
- 7E. KrasniqiD
- 10S. BalletM
- 11Y. SorD
- 21M. YeşilD
- 22R. RavelosonM
- 40A. LafontG
- 91D. SabiaM
- 99G. OrbanF
Substitutes
- 3M. AcerD
- 8F. SoyalpM
- 17U. MeraşD
- 18G. GülM
- 27B. BozanG
- 33A. CisseD
- 45M. DiagneF
- 47K. DemirtaşD
- 74M. KhalilM
- 93R. LutinM
Kocaelispor
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emir Ortakaya | D | 89 | 8.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Berkan Kutlu | M | 85 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Massadio Haïdara(C) | D | 89 | 7.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Makana Baku | M | 89 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Anfernee Jamal Dijksteel | D | 89 | 7.2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Serhat Öztaşdelen | G | 89 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tanguy Zoukrou | D | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Show | M | 89 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mahamadou Susoho | M | 60 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dan Agyei | F | 85 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/3 |
| Gonçalo Sousa | M | 70 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Onur Öztonga | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metehan Altunbaş | F | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Muharrem Cinan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Onurcan Piri | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bedirhan Yıldız | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ege Bilim | M | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Haydar Karataş | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arda Ozyar | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Uğur Kaan Yıldız | D | 29 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Amed
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Robert Bates | D | 89 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Rayan Raveloson | M | 80 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Dia Saba | M | 85 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Lumbardh Dellova | D | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Cem Üstündag | M | 68 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samuel Ballet | F | 68 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Mehmet Yeşil(C) | D | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gift Orban | F | 89 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Yira Collins Sor | M | 89 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| Alban Lafont | G | 89 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ermal Krasniqi | D | 89 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Furkan Soyalp | M | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Burak Bozan | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kahraman Demirtaş | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Miraç Acer | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohamed Khalil | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amadou Cissé | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gökhan Gül | M | 21 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Umut Meraş | D | 44 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rayan Lutin | M | 9 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Mbaye Diagne | F | 21 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |