Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on March 18, 2026
Super Lig Turkey
In the 27th round of the Turkish Super Lig on March 18, 2026, Alanyaspor will face Kocaelispor. This is a match between teams that no longer have serious tournament objectives.
Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor: Team News and Expert Analysis
The team from Alanya finished twelfth last season. They remain at roughly the same level now, far from both the battle for European competitions and the relegation zone. Perhaps that explains why they've stopped winning recently—another draw came against Göztepe.
The visitors recently dropped to amateur level. But last season, they wrapped up their rapid progress with a win in the First League. A tough start with just two points from the first seven rounds was followed by a successful end to 2025. However, after the break, especially in recent weeks, they have suffered quite a few defeats, including a home loss to Konyaspor (1-2).
Pereira's side scores 1.08 goals per match and concedes 1.23. The league newcomer has 0.88 goals scored and 1.04 conceded on average per game.
Previous Matches: Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor
In 2023, Alanya's players won in the cup. But in October, within the league, the newcomer avenged with a 2-0 victory.
The more experienced hosts will be the favorites. But overall, we do not expect a spectacle here and recommend betting on "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.67).
Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor: Key Stats and Trends
- Alanyaspor has not won in five consecutive matches
- 62% of Alanyaspor’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.31 goals per match
- Kocaelispor has lost four of their last five matches
- 38% of Kocaelispor’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 1.92 goals per match
Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor: Probable Starting Lineups
Alanyaspor plays in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Paulo Victor - Akdag, Aliti, Lima - Pereira Duarte, Hwang Ui-jo, Hadji, Janvier, Makouta, Hadërgjonaj - Mounié. Özdemir is suspended.
Kocaelispor plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Degirmenci - Rivas Windel, Smolcic, Deikstel, Oguz - Bingel, Kafumana, Keita - Churlinov, Dursun, Adjey. Inan was sent off in the last round, while Sussoho and Jovanovic are injured.
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