Konyaspor vs Kocaelispor preview

Turkey flag 2026/2027 Super Lig, Turkey
Konya Büyükşehir Belediye Stadyumu
Super Lig
KonyasporKON
KocaelisporKOC
KICKOFF :
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Super Lig regular season of 2026/2027, Konyaspor hosts Kocaelispor at the Konya Büyükşehir Belediye Stadyumu. The home side currently occupies 17th place in the domestic standings while the visitors sit 11th. Konyaspor carries a power score of 70.08 compared to Kocaelispor's 65.96, marking them as the stronger team with a 4.1 point edge. Form scores show Konyaspor at 0 and Kocaelispor at 25, though recent outing details remain unavailable. Set piece metrics carry low confidence due to proxy usage and absent xG data. Efficiency and transition figures are similarly limited at this stage. The encounter unfolds amid a tightly contested league where structural edges and squad depth could shape outcomes. Both sides must adapt quickly to the available information.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Konyaspor sits 17th domestically while Kocaelispor occupies 11th place.
  • Form: Konyaspor holds a form score of 0 against Kocaelispor's 25.
  • Squad: Konyaspor is identified as the stronger side based on power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both teams.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not provided in the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data applied.
  • xVariable: Konyaspor leads with a 4.1 point power advantage.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Konyaspor İ. Palut
İ. Palut
VS
Kocaelispor S. İnan
S. İnan
1.42
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.83
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Fenerbahçe Rank: 86 L
Rizespor Rank: 70 L
Kayserispor Rank: 58 L
Fenerbahçe Rank: 86 L
Rizespor Rank: 70 L
Trabzonspor Rank: 76 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Amed SK Rank: 70 W
İstanbul Başakşehir Rank: 76 L
Antalyaspor Rank: 51 L
Fatih Karagümrük Rank: 56 L
Kasımpaşa Rank: 69 D
Gençlerbirliği Rank: 71 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
70.08
65.96
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Konyaspor
Kocaelispor
Power Score
70.08
65.96
League Position
17
11
Global Rank
247
367

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Konyaspor — Opponent-weighted form score
Kocaelispor — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Konyaspor Kocaelispor

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Konyaspor KON Home
2 matches
Kocaelispor KOC Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
4
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
2.35
xG
0.57
0.57
xGA
2.35

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T00:24:49+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Super Lig, Turkey · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Konya Büyükşehir Belediye Stadyumu
Capacity
42000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Gürcan Hasova
Murat Temel
Selahattin Altay
Muhammet Ali Metoğlu

Expected Lineup

Referee : Gürcan Hasova

Starting XI ▼

1
Deniz Ertaş
Deniz Ertaş Goalkeeper
6.9
11
Jackson Muleka
Jackson Muleka Centre Forward
6.92
4
Adil Demirbağ
Adil Demirbağ Left Back
6.66
5
Uğurcan Yazğılı
Uğurcan Yazğılı Right Back
6.36
77
Melih İbrahimoğlu
Melih İbrahimoğlu Defensive Midfield
6.86
7
Diogo Gonçalves
Diogo Gonçalves Attacking Midfield
6.36
9
Deniz Türüç
Deniz Türüç Right Wing
7.51
15
Chidozie Awaziem
Chidozie Awaziem Right Back
6.73
19
Ebrima Colley
Ebrima Colley Left Wing
6.6
17
Yhoan Andzouana
Yhoan Andzouana Left Back
6.88
66
Rajmund Tóth
Rajmund Tóth Defensive Midfield
Referee : Gürcan Hasova

Starting XI ▼

83
Serhat Öztaşdelen
Serhat Öztaşdelen Goalkeeper
6.63
7
Dan Agyei
Dan Agyei Centre Forward
6.79
32
Makana Baku
Makana Baku Attacker
6.68
11
Gonçalo Sousa
Gonçalo Sousa Attacker
6.53
2
Anfernee Dijksteel
Anfernee Dijksteel Right Back
6.92
4
Tanguy Zoukrou
Tanguy Zoukrou Right Back
6.83
10
Berkan Kutlu
Berkan Kutlu Central Midfield
7.04
5
Emir Ortakaya
Emir Ortakaya Left Back
7.31
14
Show
Show Central Midfield
6.64
20
Mahamadou Susoho
Mahamadou Susoho Central Midfield
6.71
21
Massadio Haïdara
Massadio Haïdara Left Back
7.03

CONCLUSION

Konyaspor enters this fixture with a clear power edge and home advantage at a familiar venue. Kocaelispor brings superior form and a higher league position that could challenge the hosts. Limited data on efficiency, transitions, and set pieces leaves room for tactical adjustments on the day. The absence of detailed xG insights means both teams may rely on general preparation rather than specific metrics. Konyaspor will look to leverage its structural strengths while Kocaelispor aims to maintain momentum. This matchup highlights the balance between raw power scores and current form in a competitive league setting. Observers can expect a measured contest shaped by available positional and power information.