Konyaspor vs Kocaelispor
Kocaelispor snatches late win at Konyaspor
Two second-half strikes turn the tables after an own goal gave Konyaspor an early lead.
Konyaspor looked set for victory after benefiting from an own goal by T. Zoukrou in the 39th minute, but Kocaelispor staged a comeback with M. Haïdara's equaliser in the 72nd minute and M. Altunbaş sealing the win in the 86th. The 2-1 result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a 1-0 home win, delivering a surprise away triumph in the Süper Lig clash.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Konyaspor facing off against Kocaelispor in what promises to be a tactical battle. Both teams are looking to start their campaigns on a positive note, with fresh faces and renewed ambitions shaping their approach.
Key facts
- 1.Konyaspor have signed C. Awaziem ahead of the new season.
- 2.Konyaspor released U. Nayir during the summer.
- 3.Kocaelispor parted ways with S. Dursun before the season.
- 4.Konyaspor finished last season with a better goal difference (-7) than Kocaelispor (-12).
- 5.The predicted scoreline is 1-0 in favour of Konyaspor.
- 6.Four cards are expected in the match, indicating a competitive encounter.
- 7.Halftime score prediction is 1-0, consistent with the fulltime forecast.
The context
Konyaspor have strengthened their squad with the arrival of C. Awaziem, aiming to bolster their defensive options after releasing U. Nayir. Meanwhile, Kocaelispor have parted ways with S. Dursun, which may impact their attacking depth. This fixture marks the first competitive outing for both sides this season, setting the tone for their campaigns ahead.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Konyaspor
Away — Kocaelispor
Analysis
Statistically, Konyaspor hold a slight edge with a better goal difference than Kocaelispor from last season, suggesting a marginally stronger defensive record. The predicted outcome favours a home win with a 1-0 scoreline, reflecting a tight contest likely decided by a single goal. The halftime score prediction aligns with this, indicating an early breakthrough followed by disciplined defending. Expect a moderately physical game, with around four cards anticipated, as both sides vie for control.
Prediction
Our forecast sees Konyaspor clinching a narrow 1-0 victory, capitalising on their summer signing and home advantage. The match is expected to be closely fought, with Konyaspor edging ahead in the first half and maintaining their lead through solid defensive work.
The verdict
As the season gets underway, this fixture offers a glimpse of the battles to come. Konyaspor's slight advantage on paper and their summer business suggest they have the tools to start strong. Kocaelispor will need to find their rhythm quickly to avoid an opening day setback.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Susoho Sissoho
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
Agyei
Yellow Card
Maglica
Yellow Card
Zoukrou (OG)
Yazğılı
Susoho Sissoho
Colley
Bardhi
Red Card
Zoukrou
Baku
Haïdara
Assist: Santos Sousa
Yellow Card
Türüç
Jevtović
Diogo Gonçalves
Altunbaş
Assist: Show
R.Tóth
Yellow Card
Agyei
Santos Sousa
| # | 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 |
| 17 |  Erzurumspor FK | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -7 | 1 |
| 18 |  Konyaspor | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Konyaspor
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1D. ErtaşG
- 4A. DemirbağD
- 5U. YazğılıD
- 7Diogo GonçalvesM
- 8M. JevtovićM
- 9D. TürüçM
- 11J. MulekaF
- 17Y. AndzouanaD
- 19E. ColleyM
- 77M. İbrahimoğluM
Substitutes
- 3A. BoşlukD
- 10E. BardhiM
- 13B. GüngördüG
- 22R. BaniyaD
- 26A. MasuakuD
- 41Da MataD
- 66R.TóthM
- 94E. DestanF
Kocaelispor
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 2A. DijksteelD
- 4T. ZoukrouD
- 6M. MaglicaD
- 7D. AgyeiF
- 10B. KutluM
- 11Gonçalo Santos SousaM
- 14ShowM
- 20Mahamadou Susoho SissohoM
- 21M. HaïdaraD
- 32M. BakuM
- 83S. ÖztaşdelenG
Substitutes
- 3M. CinanD
- 5E. OrtakayaD
- 19Haydar KarataşM
- 22U. YıldızD
- 23O. PiriG
- 26M. AltunbaşF
- 41O. ÖztongaD
- 89B. YıldızF
- 97F. AyéF
Konyaspor
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ertaş | G | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Demirbağ | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Masuaku | D | 49 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Y. Andzouana | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| U. Yazğılı | D | 41 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| M. Jevtović | M | 77 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Destan | F | 13 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. İbrahimoğlu | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
| E. Colley | M | 46 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Diogo Gonçalves | M | 77 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| J. Muleka | F | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1/3 |
| T. Rajmund | M | 13 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| R. Baniya | D | 17 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Türüç | M | 73 | 5.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| E. Bardhi | M | 2 | 5.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Da Mata | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Boşluk | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Güngördü | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Kocaelispor
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Altunbaş | F | 24 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| M. Haïdara | D | 90 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Show | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3/3 |
| Gonçalo Santos Sousa | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/2 |
| B. Kutlu | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0/2 |
| A. Dijksteel | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| M. Maglica | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| U. Yıldız | D | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Ayé | F | 30 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Agyei | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| M. Baku | M | 66 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Mahamadou Susoho Sissoho | M | 46 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| S. Öztaşdelen | G | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Zoukrou | D | 60 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Öztonga | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Haydar Karataş | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Ortakaya | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Piri | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Cinan | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Yıldız | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Konyaspor vs Kocaelispor?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Konyaspor to win against Kocaelispor.
- What score did Fipster predict for Konyaspor vs Kocaelispor?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Konyaspor 1–0 Kocaelispor.
- What were the win probabilities for Konyaspor vs Kocaelispor?
- Fipster's model gave Konyaspor a 58% chance of winning, Kocaelispor a 21% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 58% confidence — a medium-confidence call.