Konyaspor 1-2 Kocaelispor: result and AI prediction
Konyaspor – Kocaelispor, Süper Lig, Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 05:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Medas Konya Büyüksehir Belediyesi Stadium
Konyaspor is #17 in the table (0 pts) and Kocaelispor #11 (3 pts). Last 2 head-to-head meetings: Konyaspor 1, draws 0, Kocaelispor 1. Their last meeting, on March 14, 2026, ended Kocaelispor 1-2 Konyaspor. Absent for Kocaelispor: A. Jovanovic, B. Petkovic.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Konyaspor return home needing a response after a poor opening sequence, though the display at Fenerbahce showed far more attacking intent than the earlier loss to Rizespor. Kocaelispor arrive with renewed belief after their clean-sheet win, but their away record and the absence of Petkovic leave them short of a proven focal point. The hosts’ ability to turn wing pressure into clear chances is the central theme, while Kocaelispor will try to keep the match compact and punish defensive errors in transition. Recent meetings suggest this pairing has enough attacking friction to become more open once the first goal arrives.
Head-to-head analysis
The recent head-to-head sample is small but balanced, with one win apiece. Both meetings saw goals at both ends, indicating that neither side has consistently contained the other’s attacking routes.
Injuries and absences
Petkovic’s absence is the clearest tactical blow: Kocaelispor lose a striker who can finish moves and provide a reliable target for direct play. Jovanovic’s continued absence also disrupts continuity in goal, while Balogh’s reported doubt could further narrow defensive options.
Form (last 5)
Konyaspor vs Kocaelispor stats
| Konyaspor | Kocaelispor | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Goals scored | 2 | 2 |
| Goals conceded | 5 | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 1 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-14Kocaelispor 1-2 Konyaspor
- 2025-10-18Konyaspor 2-3 Kocaelispor
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A. Jovanovic, B. Petkovic

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