Bet on Gaziantep FK vs Kocaelispor on Football

Most bookmakers currently rate Gaziantep FK as slight favorites over Kocaelispor, with indicative odds in the 1.90–2.00 range for a home win and 3.60–3.90 for an away win, reflecting Gaziantep’s higher league level and stronger recent home form. Kocaelispor are generally priced around 3.20–3.40 for the draw-no-bet market due to their solid defensive record under Selçuk İnan, but Gaziantep’s quality edge keeps them ahead in the Turkish Cup with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Gaziantep FK vs Kocaelispor Turkish Cup match is scheduled to start on 13 January 2026 at 3:00 PM local time in Turkey, which is 12:00 PM UTC. Fans following from Western Europe can expect kick-off at 1:00 PM Central European Time.

The match will be played at Gaziantep FK’s home ground, Kalyon Stadyumu in Gaziantep, Turkey, a modern all-seater stadium with a capacity of around 35,000 spectators and a high-quality hybrid grass surface. The venue is known for its intense atmosphere and often windy conditions, which can slightly favor the home side’s direct and physical playing style.

Given Gaziantep FK’s stronger squad depth from the Turkish Süper Lig and recent positive home results, the most likely outcome is a home win, with value typically around 1.90–2.00 on the 1X2 market. Kocaelispor’s organized structure suggests a low-to-medium scoring game, making under 3.5 goals at around 1.30–1.40 a popular selection among bettors.

Historically, meetings between Gaziantep FK and Kocaelispor have been limited, with neither side holding a dominant head-to-head advantage and most encounters being closely contested affairs decided by a single goal. Recent competitive clashes have often been cagey, with both teams prioritizing defensive stability over high-scoring football in cup formats like the Turkish Cup.