Trabzonspor vs Kocaelispor prediction, odds & betting tips – 11/08/2025

Trabzonspor will start their 2025-26 Turkish Super Lig campaign against newly-promoted Kocaelispor at Papara Park on Monday, August 11.

The Black Sea Storm are looking to a repeat of last season’s poor start, but facing an unfamiliar foe could prove tricky for Fatih Tekke’s side.

Check out our Trabzonspor vs Kocaelispor prediction.

Trabzonspor vs Kocaelispor prediction: The host to continue their dominance

Key statistics

• The last time both teams met was during the 2008-09 Super Lig season, with Trabzonspor winning both legs.
• Trabzonspor are unbeaten in their last three pre-season friendlies, with two wins sandwiching a draw.
• Kocaelispor have not won any of their last four encounters against Trabzonspor, recording three losses and one draw.

Correct score prediction: Trabzonspor 2-0 Kocaelispor

Trabzonspor have the superior squad quality, home advantage, and attacking options heading into this game, and those factors will likely overwhelm the inexperienced visitors.

The Black Sea Storm boast proven scorers and creativity in midfield, while their defence has looked organised in pre-season, conceding just one goal in their last three matches.

Kocaelispor, despite their promotion momentum, face a big step up in quality and may struggle to create clear chances away from home.

Trabzonspor’s experience and control should see them score in both halves while keeping a clean sheet to start their season on a strong note.

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Pre-match odds and win probability: Trabzonspor are overwhelming favourites

• Trabzonspor:4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
• Draw: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
• Kocaelispor:9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%

*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*

Trabzonspor are favourites at 4/7, implying around a 63.6% win probability, making them clear favourites to win this game.

Meanwhile, newly promoted Kocaelispor are outsiders at 9/2, implying a 18.2% chance to win the game.

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Head-to-head: The hosts have edged it

Most recent H2Hs: The hosts have edged this fixture
Trabzonspor and Kocaelispor have faced each 13 times in the past, with the Black Sea Storm winning six and the Gulf claiming five victories, and just two draws between them.

Their last meetings came in the 2008-09 Super Lig season, when Trabzonspor won 2-1 in December and 3-1 in May.

Trabzonspor preview: Manager Fatih Tekke looking to make the most of new attacking talents

While key players like Pedro Malheiro, Simon Banza, and John Lundstram left the club this summer, the host will be satisfied with their transfer dealings, mainly due to the arrivals of attacking talents such as Paul Onuachu from Southampton, Kazeem Olaigbe from Rennes, and Felipe Augusto from Cercle Brugge.

The Black Sea Storm also added right-back Wagner Pina from Estoril, but those attacking signings look set to elevate the team, Onuachu scored 17 goals in 25 games for the team during his loan spell in 2023-24.

Predicted starting XI: Colak (GK), Boshluk, Saatci, Malkocoglu, Pina, Tufan, Zabol-Folkarelli, Baskhan, Zubkov, Nwakaeme & Sikan

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Kocaelispor preview: Newly promoted side hoping to maximise shock element

Kocaelispor have been away from the Super Lig for 16 years, last playing top-flight football in 2008-09.

They earned promotion after topping the second division table last season, and have added close to 10 players in the transfer window.

Teams will not be able to prepare for them yet, and new manager Selcuk Inan will hope to use that to their advantage.

Predicted starting XI: Degirmenci (GK), Cinan, Aidara, Appindangoye, Oguz, Mendes, Celik, Vukovic, Yalcin, Gedik & Petkovic

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WAC Casablanca

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Kocaelispor

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Player to Watch: Paul Onuachu 

While he might not start the game, his legend is well-known in the Super Lig and the moment he gets his opportunity, the Nigerian striker will look to use his imposing frame and knowledge of the league to wreck havoc on the visitors’ defence.