Rizespor vs Kocaelispor Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On February 20, Rizespor were hosting Kocaelispor in the Super Lig of Turkey. The match concluded with Rizespor defeating Kocaelispor 2-0.

Valentin Mihaila scored the first goal of the game on the 13th minute of the match, putting Rizespor in front. Samet Akaydin then scored, bringing the match to a 2-0 conclusion.

5 months after their last encounter in Super Lig, all eyes turn to the pitch as Rizespor and Kocaelispor meet again. In their last match, neither side could break the deadlock, ending in a 1-1 draw. Rizespor head into this game after their recent draw with Genclerbirligi on February 14 in the Super Lig. With goals conceded across ten consecutive matches, they must focus on solidifying their backline to regain stability.

After their recent two-win streak against B.B. Gaziantep and Kayserispor, Kocaelispor approach this match with renewed confidence.

This Super Lig match offers a platform for Rizespor and Kocaelispor’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. The attacking efforts of Rizespor, guided by Recep Ucar, have been driven by Qazim Laci and Ali Sowe, both of whom have delivered in crucial moments. In Super Lig, Rak-Sakyi has been Rizespor’s standout scorer with four goals, as Laci continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with five assists. Rizespor’s offense has also been strengthened by Valentin Mihaila, Samet Akaydin and Emrecan Bulut, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Kocaelispor’s attacking options, under the tactical direction of Selcuk Inan, have been bolstered by Bruno Petkovic, the team’s top scorer, and Tayfur Bingol, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Petkovic has already scored six goals in Super Lig this season, while Churlinov has been their leading creator in the competition with three assists. Serdar Dursun, Dan Agyei and Habib Keita have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Kocaelispor’s attack.

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AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on Rizespor vs Kocaelispor before the match, and as the game progresses, it refines those predictions continuously based on live developments. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated a draw had the highest chance, at 37%, while Rizespor’s victory was at 33% and Kocaelispor’s victory was at 30%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Rizespor - Kocaelispor in real time.

Rizespor kicked off the game with Yahia Fofana, Casper Hojer, Modibo Sagnan, Samet Akaydin who got substituted by Attila Mocsi on the 88th minute, Mithat Pala, Qazim Laci, Taylan Antalyali, Ibrahim Olawoyin Olasunkanmi who got substituted by Muhamed Buljubasic on the 88th minute, Valentin Mihaila who got substituted by Altin Zeqiri on the 71st minute, Halil Dervisoglu who got substituted by Frantzdy Pierrot on the 81st minute and Adedire Mebude who got substituted by Loide Augusto on the 82nd minute as starters, with Erdem Canpolat, Taha Sahin, Furkan Orak, Attila Mocsi, Emir Ortakaya, Loide Augusto, Altin Zeqiri, Muhamed Buljubasic, Emrecan Bulut and Frantzdy Pierrot on the bench.

Kocaelispor's starting eleven were Gokhan Degirmenci, Massadio Haidara who got substituted by Habib Keita on the 57th minute, Hrvoje Smolcic, Botond Balogh who got substituted by Anfernee Dijksteel on the 56th minute, Ahmet Oguz, Karol Linetty, Show who got substituted by Joseph Nonge on the 83rd minute, Darko Churlinov, Dan Agyei, Rigoberto Rivas who got substituted by Muharrem Cinan on the 83rd minute and Bruno Petkovic who got substituted by Serdar Dursun on the 69th minute, with Serhat Oztasdelen, Muharrem Cinan, Anfernee Dijksteel, Can Keles, Habib Keita, Furkan Gedik, Samet Yalcin, Joseph Nonge, Serdar Dursun and Serhat Sagat on the bench.

Stats

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  • Expected Goals: 1 - 0.71
  • Ball Possession: 47 - 53
  • Big Scoring Chances: 2 - 1
  • Total Attempts: 11 - 13
  • Shots On Target: 5 - 1
  • Blocked Shots: 3 - 9
  • Shots in the Box: 7 - 8
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 4 - 5
  • Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
  • Fouls: 14 - 19
  • Corners: 2 - 6
  • Throw-Ins: 15 - 12
  • Saves: 1 - 3
  • Free Kicks: 19 - 14
  • Offsides: 3 - 1
  • Passes into Final Third: 104 - 113
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 75 - 78
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 15 - 23
  • Tackles: 17 - 18
  • Completed Tackles: 12 - 10
  • Total Crosses: 13 - 25
  • Successful Crosses: 4 - 4
  • Interceptions: 15 - 8
  • Clearances: 27 - 18

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Massadio Haidara, Botond Balogh, Darko Churlinov and Loide Augusto were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over two meetings since July 2021, the teams have each had their moments. Kocaelispor have one victory, while the remaining match ended in draw. Their most recent clash took place on September 21, 2025, finishing in a 1-1 draw. In total, Rizespor have managed three goals in these two meetings, compared to Kocaelispor's four. So, overall, Kocaelispor have the edge in head-to-head matches against Rizespor in their recent history.

Rizespor have won five of their 23 matches in Super Lig this season, with nine draws and nine defeats, netting 28 goals (1.22 per match) and conceding 35 (1.52 per match). Kocaelispor have won eight of their 23 matches in Super Lig this season, with six draws and nine defeats, scoring 21 goals, averaging 0.91 per match, while conceding 24, an average of 1.04 per match.

Recent Form

Rizespor are coming off a draw in their last match against Genclerbirligi, while Kocaelispor are on a two-game winning streak, having won B.B. Gaziantep and Kayserispor in their last two matches. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Rizespor have claimed six victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn seven times, while over their most recent twenty games, Kocaelispor have claimed nine victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn five times.

  • Rizespor have conceded a goal in their previous 10 matches.
  • Kocaelispor have gone 3 consecutive matches without a defeat.

Live Standings

As always, Turkey Super Lig's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Rizespor sit 11th with 24 points from 23 matches, while Kocaelispor are 8th with 30 points from their 23 games.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Rizespor and Kocaelispor in real time. You can watch the goals by Valentin Mihaila and Samet Akaydin as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Rizespor - Kocaelispor are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Live Commentary

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Rizespor 2, Kocaelispor 0.
  2. 90 + 4'
    Loide Augusto is shown the yellow card.
  3. 88'
    Substitution for Rizespor. Muhamed Buljubasic replaces Ibrahim Olawoyin Olasunkanmi
  4. 88'
    Substitution for Rizespor. Attila Mocsi replaces Samet Akaydin
  5. 83'
    Substitution for Kocaelispor. Joseph Nonge replaces Show
  6. 83'
    Substitution for Kocaelispor. Muharrem Cinan replaces Rigoberto Rivas
  7. 82'
    Substitution for Rizespor. Loide Augusto replaces Adedire Mebude
  8. 81'
    Substitution for Rizespor. Frantzdy Pierrot replaces Halil Dervisoglu
  9. 71'
    Substitution for Rizespor. Altin Zeqiri replaces Valentin Mihaila
  10. 69'
    Substitution for Kocaelispor. Serdar Dursun replaces Bruno Petkovic
  11. 62'
    Darko Churlinov is shown the yellow card.
  12. 57'
    Substitution for Kocaelispor. Habib Keita replaces Massadio Haidara
  13. 57'
    2 - 0
    Samet Akaydin scores for Rizespor, assisted by Qazim Laci.
  14. 56'
    Substitution for Kocaelispor. Anfernee Dijksteel replaces Botond Balogh
  15. 53'
    Botond Balogh is shown the yellow card.
  16. 48'
    Massadio Haidara is shown the yellow card.
  17. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  18. HT
    Half-Time - 1 : 0
    First half ends.
  19. 13'
    1 - 0
    Valentin Mihaila scores for Rizespor, assisted by Adedire Mebude.
  20. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins