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Kocaelispor
46Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · 0 goal difference

Mazıdağı Fosfatspor
73Strong

Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +5 goal difference

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Match Winner
Kocaelispor to win

BetGenius backs Kocaelispor to win (Match Winner) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

76%
Confidence
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Preview

Match preview

Kocaelispor enter the Turkish Cup third round following a 2-1 away victory against Alanyaspor in the Super Lig, where they currently sit seventh out of 18 teams with 15 points from nine games. The top-tier hosts will look to use home advantage to secure progression, though they will need to navigate the absence of several squad members including M. Haidara, B. Petkovic, and T. Zoukrou through injury, alongside A. Jovanovic.

Mazidagi Fosfatspor arrive with positive recent momentum, having gone unbeaten across their last five recorded fixtures with three victories and two draws. Their recent outings include a 3-0 away win against Yeni Malatyaspor and a 1-0 home victory over Kirsehir Belediyespor, having conceded just two goals across those five games.

With Kocaelispor operating in Turkey's top division and carrying five league victories this campaign, the division gap provides the home side with a notable advantage over their lower-tier visitors.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Kocaelispor sit seventh in the Turkish Super Lig with five wins from nine league fixtures.
  2. Kocaelispor won their previous competitive match 2-1 away to Alanyaspor.
  3. Mazidagi Fosfatspor are unbeaten in five matches with three wins and two draws, conceding only two goals.
  4. Kocaelispor have several reported absences including injured trio M. Haidara, B. Petkovic, and T. Zoukrou.
Availability

Team news

Kocaelispor

  • M. HaidaraMuscle Injury
  • B. PetkovicHamstring Injury
  • T. ZoukrouMuscle Injury
  • A. JovanovicCoach's decision

Mazıdağı Fosfatspor

Team news unavailable for this fixture.

Numbers

Statistical comparison

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60%
BTTS (last 5)
40%
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Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%
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59%50 won from 85 settled predictions

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Match Winner
Kocaelispor to win
76%
Confidence

Kocaelispor possess a substantial quality advantage as a top-flight side positioned seventh in the Super Lig with 15 points from nine matches. Coming off a 2-1 victory away to Alanyaspor, they have demonstrated standard top-tier attacking potency. While injuries to M. Haidara, B. Petkovic, and T. Zoukrou slightly thin their options, Kocaelispor's overall standard should be sufficient to see off Mazidagi Fosfatspor at home.

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Published October 25, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.