Kocaelispor 0 - 0 FT Kasımpaşa

Stalemate in Kocaeli: No Goals

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A low-intensity Süper Lig clash ended 0-0, as both teams struggled to find attacking sharpness.

Intensity lacked fire

With 67% possession, Kocaelispor controlled the tempo but failed to translate dominance into goals. Despite nine shots, Andreas Gianniotis’ heroics in goal denied any breakthrough. Kasımpaşa barely threatened, managing only four shots and relying heavily on Andreas Gianniotis's stellar performance between the sticks.

Balance remained unbroken

Defensive solidity defined the match, with Kocaelispor’s Massadio Haïdara excelling at the back. Haïdara’s standout contributions ensured Kocaelispor kept a clean sheet, while Kasımpaşa’s limited attacking output (0.18 xG) left them toothless. Neither side could tilt the scales in their favour.

Key Questions

Mid-Table Malaise: Kocaelispor and Kasımpaşa Collide Without Drama

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. This clash between mid-table combatants carries minimal Stakes—neither title race nor relegation battle—making it an easy skip for discerning viewers.

The Setup

Kocaelispor sit 8th on 18 points, while Kasımpaşa languish 14th with just 13. The home side's recent form (WDWLW) shows inconsistency; the visitors' LWLLD sequence screams instability. Balance favours Kocaelispor's structure, but the Stakes are virtually non-existent. This isn't a title decider or a relegation six-pointer—it's a forgettable mid-season fixture between teams going nowhere fast.

Key Battle

Serdar Dursun anchors Kocaelispor's attack with two goals and an assist in five recent matches, yet faces a Kasımpaşa side whose defensive frailties (21 goals conceded) offer little resistance. Against Cláudio Winck's backline, Dursun's movement should carve out opportunities—but don't expect a vintage performance from either side.

Our Prediction

Kocaelispor edge this 2-1, capitalising on home advantage and Kasımpaşa's defensive leaks. The match unfolds as a predictable home win: Kocaelispor control possession, Kasımpaşa absorb pressure and offer sporadic counterattacks that come to nothing. Dursun converts one chance; Kasımpaşa's lack of attacking bite condemns them to defeat. It's competent football, not compelling theatre.