Kocaelispor’s recent form has been unconvincing. In their last five matches, they have managed just one win and one defeat, with the remaining three ending in draws. Their situation is further complicated by a key absence, as Bingöl, their second-highest scorer, is suspended for this match due to accumulated yellow cards.

For Fenerbahçe, the objective is clear: only a win will do. Galatasaray, Beşiktaş, Trabzonspor, and Göztepe have all won their matches, meaning Fenerbahçe now trail the league leaders by 6 points and cannot afford any further slip-ups.