Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 23, 2026
On October 23, 2026, the 9th round of the Turkish Super Lig will feature a match between Alanyaspor and Kocaelispor. It will be a clash between two clubs that have made strong starts to the championship.
Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor team news and expert analysis
The club from Alanya finished last season in 11th place with 37 points. They have looked solid so far, winning half of their matches. However, in the most recent round they suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat—albeit against Fenerbahce.
The team from Kocaeli were promoted from the First League in 2025. They collected the same number of points as their current opponents and finished one place higher on tiebreakers. They are also neighbors in the table this season, with plenty of wins but some defeats as well. These included 1-2 losses to Besiktas and Goztepe in the most recent rounds.
Joao Pereira's side are currently scoring one goal per match while conceding 1.13. Kutlu and his teammates have also scored just 1.13 goals per game, but they concede exactly one on average.
Previous meetings: Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor
The teams have met three times in total. The current hosts won their cup encounter in 2023. Last season, the sides exchanged home victories.
The hosts are clear favorites here, but an entertaining match is not expected overall. We are backing "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.62).
Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor: key statistics and trends
- Alanyaspor have lost for only the second time this season
- In 50% of Alanyaspor's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 2.13 goals per game
- Kocaelispor have won four of their eight matches
- In 38% of Kocaelispor's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 2.13 goals per game
Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor: possible starting lineups
Alanyaspor play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Paulo Victor - Aksoy, Aliti, Nuno Lima, Hwang Ui-jo - Makouta, Ruan Pereira Duarte, Hadzergjonaj - Fernandes, Gözlek - Ivan Cedric
Kocaelispor play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Oztasdelen - Aydara, Ortakaya, Dijksteel, Yildiz - Susoho, Kutlu, Manuel Cafumana - Altunbas, Aye, Goncalo Sousa
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