İstanbul Başakşehir - Kocaelispor predictions

The odds are definitely leaning in the hosts’ favour, but this match is far from a done deal. Judging by odds alone, Kocaelispor may yet be able to walk away with a draw or even a surprise victory – though it’s still a longshot.

Kocaelispor will have little to hope for in this match. 4.51 betting odds on them winning paint a pretty clear picture and from this standpoint there is little doubt in regard to the outcome of this clash.

The latest showing from İstanbul Başakşehir can be called a tour de force. Antalyaspor were somewhat weaker opponents, true, but 0:4 result in an away game deserves nothing but praise.

Kocaelispor played as hosts in the previous round when their match against Alanyaspor swung heavily in their favour in the second half. The victory itself wasn’t all that surprising, though nobody expected them to win with a 2:0.

Kocaelispor fans have a lot of cause for concern – with 7 concessions in their latest 3 away games, their track record seems to indicate a tendency to underperform in away games.

Though Kocaelispor shouldn’t give the hosts too much trouble, İstanbul Başakşehir have been struggling lately. They’re just 2 points above the relegation zone.

The opening stages of the season brought Kocaelispor to the lower end of the table. Their supporters can’t be too happy seeing them placed at number 10th – especially not with this challenging matchup coming up. They’ll have to use the rest of the season wisely if they want to see any success in this campaign.

Friday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

Playing a somewhat risky Home Win bet is the best move for this particular matchup. The odds of 1.79 are good in terms of value, but you need to keep in mind that success is by no means guaranteed.