Çaykur Rizespor vs Kocaelispor predictions, Feb 20, 2026

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As Çaykur Rizespor prepares to host Kocaelispor on February 20, 2026, the matchup presents an intriguing clash within the Turkish Super League. Çaykur Rizespor enters this fixture struggling for form, having lost all of their last five encounters. This run has undoubtedly dented their confidence as they look to capitalize on home advantage.

Kocaelispor, while also not in top form, has managed to secure one victory in their last five outings. This slight edge may give Kocaelispor an upper hand, allowing them to approach the game with a bit more momentum. The bookmakers have indicated a relatively even contest, with odds reflecting a home win at 2.51 and an away win at 2.75, suggesting a competitive matchup is on the horizon.

From a tactical perspective, both sides will aim to exploit defensive frailties, with Çaykur Rizespor seeking to leverage their home support to break a lengthy winless streak. Meanwhile, Kocaelispor could adopt a more cautious approach, looking to capitalize on any mistakes. The model prediction puts the probability of a home win at 37.8%, a draw at 28%, and an away win at 34.1%, predicting a tight affair that could very well end in a 1:1 draw. As always, while form plays a key role, the outcome remains uncertain.

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Rizespor 37.3%

Draw 28.4%

Kocaelispor 34.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.61	3.38	2.84	Watch and Bet
	2.5	3.4	2.74
	2.45	3.14	2.66

Latest Results

08.02.26 Çaykur Rizespor – Galatasaray – 0:3 03.02.26 Çaykur Rizespor – Beyoglu Yeni Carsi – 1:1 31.01.26 İstanbul Başakşehir – Çaykur Rizespor – 2:2 25.01.26 Çaykur Rizespor – Alanyaspor – 1:1 19.01.26 Göztepe – Çaykur Rizespor – 3:1

09.02.26 Kayserispor – Kocaelispor – 1:2 05.02.26 Kocaelispor – Beşiktaş – 1:1 02.02.26 Kocaelispor – Fenerbahçe – 0:2 24.01.26 Samsunspor – Kocaelispor – 0:0 18.01.26 Kocaelispor – Trabzonspor – 1:2

Facts

An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 14 and 9).

Rizespor has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Kocaelispor has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Rizespor won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.

Latest Head To Head

21.09.25 Kocaelispor – Çaykur Rizespor – 1:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Galatasaray	22	17	4	1	55:15	40	55
2	Fenerbahce	21	14	7	0	48:18	30	49
3	Trabzonspor	21	13	6	2	41:23	18	45
4	Goztepe	21	11	7	3	27:12	15	40
5	Besiktas	21	10	7	4	37:27	10	37
6	Basaksehir	21	9	6	6	36:22	14	33
7	Samsunspor	22	7	9	6	25:27	-2	30
8	Gaziantep	21	7	7	7	29:35	-6	28
9	Kocaelispor	21	7	6	8	18:22	-4	27
10	Alanyaspor	21	4	11	6	22:24	-2	23
11	Antalyaspor	22	6	5	11	22:35	-13	23
12	Genclerbirligi	21	6	4	11	26:31	-5	22
13	Konyaspor	21	4	8	9	24:33	-9	20
14	Rizespor	21	4	8	9	24:33	-9	20
15	Eyupspor	22	4	6	12	18:35	-17	18
16	Kasimpasa	21	3	7	11	16:29	-13	16
17	Kayserispor	21	2	9	10	17:43	-26	15
18	Karagumruk	21	3	3	15	18:39	-21	12

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