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Kocaelispor vs Amed Prediction, Tips & Odds

Kocaelispor vs Amed

Süper LigRegular Season - 2
Kocaelispor
#16 · Süper Lig
LLLDL
VS
Turka Arac Muayene Kocaeli Stadyumu, Izmit
Referee: U. Ozturk
Amed
#8 · Süper Lig
WWDDL
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.76
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.72 (implied 58.3%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 60.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.65). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (60.8% vs 58.3%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Amed to win against Kocaelispor, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Amed enters the match with a stronger recent form, having earned one win and three draws in their last five matches. This contrasts with Kocaelispor, who have struggled recently, managing only two draws and three losses in their last five encounters. In terms of season positioning, Amed starts the season at the top of the table, while Kocaelispor is in fourth place. Although both teams have yet to play their first match of the season, Amed’s recent form suggests they may carry momentum into this opening fixture. Their ability to secure points consistently, even when not winning, highlights their resilience. On the other side, Kocaelispor will be looking to turn around their recent poor form. They have not won in their last five matches, which might weigh on their confidence as they begin the new season. Starting with a clean slate offers them an opportunity to reset, but they will need to show improvement to compete effectively. The model output indicates a win probability of 55% for Amed, with a projected score of 2-1. However, Kocaelispor could capitalize on home advantage and turn the tide if they manage to find early form. For more details on our prediction methodology, which uses expected goals and actual results across the season, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis comes from The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Kocaelispor Win35%2.17
Draw23%3.27
Amed Win42%3.26
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.8751.8%

Kocaelispor have kept a clean sheet in 20% of matches. Amed average 2.5 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.7253.7%

Kocaelispor manage games at home, conceding just 1.25 goals per match. Amed score 2.45 on the road.

Correct Score
Kocaelispor 1-1 Amed
5.9416.9%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.9% probability.

Asian Handicap
Amed -0.0
2.3636%

Amed have been the stronger side, winning 55% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.94
16.9%
1-0
6.56
15.3%
2-1
8.36
12.0%
0-0
8.45
11.9%
0-1
8.58
11.7%
2-0
9.54
10.6%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.9% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Kocaelispor clean sheets, in line with their 20% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Kocaelispor
-0.0
1.58
Amed
+0.0
2.36
Kocaelispor
-0.3
1.91
Amed
+0.3
2.80
Kocaelispor
-0.5
2.09
Amed
+0.5
3.05
Kocaelispor
-1.5
4.50
Amed
+1.5
7.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Amed are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Kocaelispor vs Amed
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.223.303.152.101.701.831.85
Marathonbet
2.163.253.322.101.711.831.85
Betfair
2.153.303.252.101.731.871.90
Pinnacle
2.223.323.482.161.74
SBO
2.043.083.182.121.71
William Hill
2.153.103.251.831.91
Bet365
2.153.603.102.081.731.831.83
1xBet
2.253.383.452.161.761.831.87
Unibet
2.143.203.252.051.661.821.85
888Sport
2.153.103.252.051.701.831.91
Betano
2.183.303.202.151.751.851.88
Superbet
2.203.353.252.121.721.881.87
BetVictor
2.153.203.202.011.691.801.90

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.1%
Over 1.5 Goals
69.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
46.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
24.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XKocaelispor or Draw
58%1.32
12Kocaelispor or Amed
77%1.30
X2Draw or Amed
65%1.65

Head to Head

Last 4 Meetings (Amed leads 3-1)
1 Kocaelispor0 Draw3 Amed
Feb 25
Kocaelispor
1-0
Amed
1. Lig
Sept 24
Amed
3-0
Kocaelispor
1. Lig
Mar 21
Kocaelispor
1-2
Amed
2. Lig
Nov 20
Amed
3-0
Kocaelispor
2. Lig

In the last four matches between Kocaelispor and Amed, Amed has won three times, while Kocaelispor has secured one victory, resulting in no draws. The scorelines indicate a tendency for Amed to dominate, with two of their wins coming by a margin of three goals. Kocaelispor's lone win was a narrow 1-0 victory, contrasting sharply with Amed's stronger performances. Kocaelispor has not beaten Amed in their last three encounters, highlighting a significant challenge for them in this matchup.

Süper Lig Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
22003126
WW
2
Galatasaray
21106244
WD
3
Samsunspor
21105324
WD
4
Trabzonspor
21103214
WD
5
Alanyaspor
21102114
WD
6
Gaziantep FK
21102114
WD
8
Amed
11003033
W
16
Kocaelispor
100102-20
L
17
Konyaspor
200225-30
LL
18
Erzurumspor FK
200207-70
LL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
KocaelisporHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game
AmedAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
KocaelisporAmed
0.6Goals p.g.2.45
1.25Goals conceded p.g.0.91
20%Clean sheets45%
15%Win rate55%
1.85Avg goals in match3.36
0.69xG per game1.72
0.25xGA per game
62%Possession %53%
0.5Shots on target / game5.0
5.0Corners per game7.6
Kocaelispor
Recent Form

Kocaelispor have won 1 of their last 9 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Kocaelispor 0-1 and drew with Kocaelispor 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 3W 6D 11L from the last 20 games (15% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: KocaelisporAll competitions
16 Aug
Başakşehir
2-0
Kocaelispor
Süper Lig
17 May
Antalyaspor
1-0
Kocaelispor
Süper Lig
09 May
Kocaelispor
0-1
Fatih Karagümrük
Süper Lig
03 May
Kasımpaşa
1-1
Kocaelispor
Süper Lig
26 Apr
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
1-0
Kocaelispor
Süper Lig
18 Apr
Kocaelispor
1-1
Göztepe
Süper Lig
3
Win
15%
6
Draw
30%
11
Lost
55%
Amed
Recent Form

Amed have won 2 of their last 5 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Iğdır FK 3-3 and lost to Bandırmaspor 2-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 4D 1L from the last 11 games (55% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AmedAll competitions
16 Aug
Amed
3-0
Erzurumspor FK
Süper Lig
16 Jul
Amed
2-0
Dinamo Batumi
Friendlies Clubs
02 May
Iğdır FK
3-3
Amed
1. Lig
26 Apr
Amed
1-1
Bodrum FK
1. Lig
19 Apr
Bandırmaspor
2-0
Amed
1. Lig
13 Apr
Amed
2-2
Ümraniyespor
1. Lig
6
Win
55%
4
Draw
36%
1
Lost
9%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

2 players

Kocaelispor2

A. Jovanovic
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
B. Petkovic
QuestionableHamstring Injury

Amed

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Kocaelispor Win2.17 (34.8%)
Amed Win3.26 (41.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.10 (46.3%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.72 (53.7%)
Both Teams Score1.84 (48.2%)
BTTS No1.87 (51.8%)
Speculative
Draw3.27 (23.4%)

Yellow Card Prediction

U. Ozturk has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by U. Ozturk to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Kocaelispor have averaged 5.0 corners per match at home; Amed 7.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Amed have generated 1.72 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 55% of them. They put 5.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Amed player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.