Kocaelispor vs Fenerbahce: can Fenerbahce end their poor run?
In the final match of Matchday 20 in the Turkish Super Lig, Fenerbahce will face Kocaelispor. The game will take place on Monday, February 2, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 CET, and I would like to offer a betting pick for this fixture.
Kocaelispor vs Fenerbahce: match facts and head-to-head
- Kocaelispor have failed to win in four consecutive matches: three defeats and one draw.
- In three of their last four matches, Kocaelispor failed to score.
- Fenerbahce have not won their previous three matches: two draws and one defeat.
- Fenerbahce have conceded goals in four consecutive games.
- Fenerbahce have scored 43 goals, the best attacking record in the Super Lig.
- Only 6% of Fenerbahce’s matches this season have ended in scoreless defeats, compared to 23% for Kocaelispor.
- In 27% of their matches this season, Fenerbahce have scored in both halves.
- Fenerbahce are unbeaten in their last 12 away matches.
Kocaelispor vs Fenerbahce: match preview
Kocaelispor are currently positioned in the middle of the Turkish Super Lig table. After 19 rounds, the team have collected 24 points and sit ninth. Their gap above the relegation zone stands at eight points, while they trail the European places by 15 points. The side have lacked consistency throughout the season. Kocaelispor have gone four matches without a win, losing three of them. In the previous round, they played out a goalless draw against Samsunspor.
Fenerbahce are locked in the title race in the Turkish Super Lig. After 19 rounds, the team have 43 points and occupy second place in the table, trailing the leaders by just three points. They have gone three matches without a win, although two of those fixtures came in the UEFA Europa League. Despite that, they did enough to qualify for the knockout stage. In their most recent Super Lig outing, Fenerbahce were held to a 1–1 draw.
Probable line-ups
- Kocaelispor: Degirmenci; Oguz, Dijksteel, Smolcic, Haidara; Linetty, Keita; Churlinov, Rivas, Agyei; Petkovic
- Fenerbahce: Ederson; Muldur, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Semedo; Guendouzi, Yuksek; Musaba, Asensio, Nene; Talisca
Prediction
Fenerbahce are fighting for the league title and need to win this match in order to stay within touching distance of leaders Galatasaray. I therefore recommend a bet on a Fenerbahce victory.
