National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Keçiörengücü or Kocaelispor that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts Keçiörengücü saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the 1. Lig. This match was also played here at Aktepe Stadı. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Kocaelispor have had more rest.
It should be mentioned that Kocaelispor play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Kocaelispor on artifical turf are 0 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats from five games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 3-13. You can compare this with overall results below.
Keçiörengücü form and stats
Last season, Keçiörengücü's Turkish Cup journey ended in the 5th round against Yeni Malatyaspor.Keçiörengücü have collected 10 points from their 1. Lig home games so far after 3-1-1.
A nice win for Keçiörengücü last time playing, versus Akhisar Belediyespor. That was also a home game and the match ended 6-0 with B. Yılmaz, J. Dodoo, A. Manaj (2) and C. Ekinci (2) scoring for the victors. 2-2 away at Eskişehirspor before that.
As indicated by the result mentioned above, Keçiörengücü played a great game against Akhisar Belediyespor and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Keçiörengücü, as the 1. Lig home game vs Adana Demirspor is only four days away.
Keçiörengücü can score goals in their home matches. After 5 league matches they have found the net 10 times. Defensively Keçiörengücü have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (2 in 5 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Kocaelispor form and stats
They also participated in Turkish Cup last season. This ended in the 3rd round.Kocaelispor are travelling again after losing away to Amed SK in their previous match (0-3). Preceding that, the 0-1 home loss versus Sancaktepe Belediye.
Kocaelispor did not look prepared in the first half against Amed SK and lost the game during the first 45 minutes. They need to evaluate their pre-match routine before this one.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Kahramanmarasspor in just four days.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last four meetings): Keçiörengücü won four games, zero matches ended with a draw and Kocaelispor has zero wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / zeroTop Goalscorers
  C. Ekinci 6 goals | B. Yılmaz 2 goals |  Y. Bayrak 2 goals |
Keçiörengücü missing players
Kocaelispor missing players
| Keçiörengücü | Kocaelispor | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 8 | Won | W | 7 | 18 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | ||
| 40 | 24 | Scored | S | 12 | 45 | ||
| 23 | 4 | Conceded | C | 13 | 24 | ||
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 91% | 92% | ||
| 60% | 58% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 55% | 64% | ||
| 40% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 48% | ||
| 24% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 18% | 28% | ||
| 16% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 9% | 20% | ||
| 36% | 17% | BTTS | BTTS | 27% | 32% | ||
| 40% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 55% | 56% | ||
| 32% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 27% | 20% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.6 | 1.6 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.4 | 1.2 | ||
| 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 222 | 116 | Total Shots | T S | 59 | 231 | ||
| 88 | 49 | Shots on Target | S O | 26 | 105 | ||
| 45% | 49% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 42% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Altnordu | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 20 |
| 2 | Adana Demirspor | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 18 |
| 3 | Keçiörengücü | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tuzlaspor | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
| 5 | Istanbulspor | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Samsunspor | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 |
| 7 | Giresunspor | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| 8 | Bursaspor | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 14 |
| 9 | Balkesirspor | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 13 |
| 10 | Akhisar Belediyespor | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -4 | 13 |
| 11 | Adanaspor | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 12 |
| 12 | Altay | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 13 | Umraniyespor | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -6 | 9 |
| 14 | Bandırmaspor | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | -2 | 8 |
| 15 | Boluspor | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 7 |
| 16 | Menemen Belediyespor | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 6 |
| 17 | Osmanlspor | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -10 | 5 |
| 18 | Eskişehirspor | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 15 | -15 | 1 |