Alanyaspor 1-2 Kocaelispor: result and AI prediction
Alanyaspor – Kocaelispor, Süper Lig, Friday, October 23, 2026 at 06:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Bahcesehir Okullari Stadium
Alanyaspor is #9 in the table (12 pts) and Kocaelispor #8 (12 pts). Last 3 head-to-head meetings: Alanyaspor 2, draws 0, Kocaelispor 1. Their last meeting, on March 18, 2026, ended Alanyaspor 5-0 Kocaelispor. Absent for Alanyaspor: P. Fernandes. Absent for Kocaelispor: M. Haidara, A. Jovanovic, B. Petkovic +1.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a tight mid-table fixture, but Alanyaspor hold the stronger home platform and face a Kocaelispor group stretched by defensive injuries. The visitors have enough pace and midfield intensity to make transitions uncomfortable, yet their recent results have lacked stability. Alanyaspor's width against Kocaelispor's weakened left-side balance is the defining tactical theme. Set-pieces and the period after half-time should carry extra importance if the first half is cagey.
Head-to-head analysis
The recent series has strongly favoured the home team at Alanya Oba Stadium, with Alanyaspor winning both of the latest meetings there. Kocaelispor did win the intervening home league fixture, so the venue has been a major divider in this matchup.
Injuries and absences
Kocaelispor's confirmed Haidara and Zoukrou absences remove defensive depth, while Petković's continued recovery limits their experienced attacking alternatives. Maglica's return to training is encouraging but his readiness to start remains a late decision.
Form (last 5)
Alanyaspor vs Kocaelispor stats
| Alanyaspor | Kocaelispor | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 8 | 8 |
| Goals scored | 8 | 9 |
| Goals conceded | 9 | 8 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 3 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-18Alanyaspor 5-0 Kocaelispor
- 2025-10-25Kocaelispor 2-0 Alanyaspor
- 2023-12-05Alanyaspor 1-0 Kocaelispor
Unavailable players
Alanyaspor
P. Fernandes
Kocaelispor
M. Haidara, A. Jovanovic, B. Petkovic, T. Zoukrou

Alanyaspor
Kocaelispor