Our Kocaelispor vs Istanbulspor Prediction: 2-1
Kocaelispor vs Istanbulspor in the Türkiye 1 Lig is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Monday March 3, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Kocaelispor vs Istanbulspor prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Kocaelispor's Last Match – Kirklarelispor vs Kocaelispor
Kocaelispor will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 Türkiye Cup triumph against Kirklarelispor on February 25. In that match, Kocaelispor saw 56% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kirklarelispor | 44% | 4 (2) | - | 33 |
 Kocaelispor | 56% | 10 (7) | - | 49 |
Istanbulspor's Last Match – Istanbulspor vs Erzurum BB
Istanbulspor will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Türkiye Cup win against Erzurum BB on February 27. In that match, Istanbulspor had 59% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istanbulspor | 59% | 9 (6) | - | 56 |
 Erzurum BB | 41% | 5 (1) | - | 30 |
Kocaelispor vs Istanbulspor Stats
Key Stats
| Kocaelispor | Istanbulspor | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | Attacking Strength | 1.37 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kocaelispor are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Istanbulspor average 1.2 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Kocaelispor 13-5
Istanbulspor 12-7
What are the odds for this match?
Kocaelispor to win: @1.833
Draw: @3.4
Istanbulspor to win: @3.9