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Samsunspor vs Kocaelispor: Süper Lig Mid-Table Clash with Contrasting Recent Form
Samsunspor host Kocaelispor in a Süper Lig encounter where the home side's recent struggles clash with the visitors' resilient away form. While Samsunspor possess a slight statistical edge over the season, their last outing was poor, contrasting with Kocaelispor's draw on the road in their most recent fixture.
This fixture looks set to be a battle of Samsunspor's desire to control possession at home against Kocaelispor's pragmatic approach away from home. Samsunspor's higher ball possession and passing accuracy at home suggest they will try to build patiently. Kocaelispor, despite their poor away win record, have shown they can be stubborn, often drawing games on the road. The visitors’ recent increase in possession away from home might indicate a shift towards a more proactive defensive strategy, potentially looking to frustrate Samsunspor and exploit any defensive lapses. The home side's recent offensive struggles could provide an opening for Kocaelispor to secure a valuable point.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Samsunspor have a high draw percentage (44.4%) across the season.
- • Kocaelispor have won only 12.5% of their away games this season.
- • Samsunspor's recent form shows a significant drop in scoring, with 0.3 goals per game in their last three.
AI Prediction
Samsunspor's home form is solid but their recent offensive output is concerning, while Kocaelispor's away record is poor but they've shown resilience. The odds suggest a slight edge to the home side, but the recent form and Kocaelispor's ability to draw away games point towards a closely fought contest. Both teams have shown they can score, but with Samsunspor’s recent struggles and Kocaelispor’s defensive tendencies away from home, a low-scoring draw seems the most probable outcome.
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Team recent
Samsunspor Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Genclerbirligi | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Göztepe | 0 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Başakşehir | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Galatasaray | 2 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Alanyaspor | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Beşiktaş | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Eyüpspor | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Konyaspor | 3 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Rizespor | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Kayserispor | 3 - 1 |
Samsunspor have been a solid, if unspectacular, presence in the Süper Lig this season, boasting a high draw percentage that reflects their ability to grind out results but also a tendency to fall short of outright victory. Domestically, they've seen more possession and a higher pass completion rate, suggesting a desire to build from the back. However, their recent form has taken a significant dip, with only one win in their last three, and a particularly concerning performance in their last match where they failed to score and conceded twice. This recent downturn leaves questions about their current cutting edge.
Kocaelispor Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Trabzonspor | 1 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Antalyaspor | 2 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | Fatih Karagümrük | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Kasımpaşa | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Genclerbirligi | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Göztepe | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Galatasaray | 1 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Başakşehir | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Alanyaspor | 2 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Konyaspor | 3 - 2 |
Kocaelispor present an interesting case. Statistically, their overall record is similar to Samsunspor's, but their away form is a stark contrast to their home performances, marked by a high loss rate on the road. Despite this, their recent away results have shown signs of resilience, with a draw in their last away match and a competitive scoring rate on their travels. Their overall stats reveal a team that concedes slightly more than they score, and they've been struggling to convert chances recently, evidenced by a low average of less than a goal per game. Their away games, however, have seen them become more involved in possession and increase their passing accuracy in the last three outings.
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Lineups
Samsunspor
(4-2-3-1)
Kocaelispor
(4-1-4-1)
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Samsunspor Injuries / suspensions
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