Our Kocaelispor vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction: 1-1
Kocaelispor vs Istanbul Basaksehir in the Türkiye Super Lig is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Monday April 6, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Kocaelispor vs Istanbul Basaksehir 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 – Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor
Kocaelispor will look to get back on track following a 0-5 Türkiye Super Lig loss against Alanyaspor on March 18. In that match, Kocaelispor recorded 61% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alanyaspor | 39% | 7 (7) | 0.69 | 22 |
 Kocaelispor | 61% | 7 (2) | 0.21 | 29 |
Istanbul Basaksehir's Last Match – Istanbul Basaksehir vs Antalyaspor
Determined to get back to winning ways, Istanbul Basaksehir must win after their 0-0 Türkiye Super Lig draw against Antalyaspor on March 18. In that match, Istanbul Basaksehir recorded 67% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Istanbul Basaksehir | 67% | 12 (7) | 1.35 | 61 |
 Antalyaspor | 33% | 6 (5) | 1.13 | 26 |
Kocaelispor vs Istanbul Basaksehir Stats
Key Stats
| Kocaelispor | Istanbul Basaksehir | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 1.32 |
| 0.62 | Defence Strength | 0.63 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kocaelispor are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Istanbul Basaksehir average 1.8 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Kocaelispor 8-15
Istanbul Basaksehir 18-16
What are the odds for this match?
Kocaelispor to win: @2.8
Draw: @3.3
Istanbul Basaksehir to win: @2.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Kocaelispor (4-3-3) : Serhat Oztasdelen, Ahmet Oguz, Anfernee Dijksteel, Hrvoje Smolcic, Muharrem Cinan, Mahamadou Susoho, Habib Keita, Show, Daniel Agyei, Serdar Dursun, Tayfur Bingol
Istanbul Basaksehir (4-2-3-1) : Muhammed Sengezer, Omer Ali Sahiner, Leo Duarte, Jerome Opoku, Christopher Operi, Olivier Kemen, Umut Gunes, Yusuf Sari, Eldor Shomurodov, Amine Harit, Davie Selke
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