Buoyed by their significant victory against Kayserispor, Kasimpasa continues its fight for Super Lig survival and will host Kocaelispor on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu. Under Emre Belozoglu, Kasimpasa sits in 13th position, three points clear of the relegation zone with three games remaining. This critical encounter holds immense importance for Kasimpasa to solidify their league standing.

Kasimpasa has shown improved form, accumulating 10 of their 31 points this season from their last six matches. Their two defeats during this period came away against top-five clubs Besiktas and Istanbul Basaksehir, with the latter fixture ending in a heavy 4-0 loss. However, at the Recap Tayyip Erdogan Stadium, Kasimpasa has displayed a different story, posting three successive victories with clean sheets against Eyupspor, Kayserispor, and Alanyaspor respectively.

This successful home performance keeps Kasimpasa's hopes of staying in the league alive. The clean sheet victory against Kayserispor, in particular, highlighted the team's defensive discipline and strength at home. Emre Belozoglu's side aims to carry this momentum into the match against Kocaelispor to move further away from the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, Kocaelispor has all but assured survival in their first season back in Turkey's top flight since 2008-09. Despite going six Super Lig fixtures without a win, their consistent performance throughout the season has helped them achieve their goal. Although they have scored only 25 goals in 31 games, conceding just 35 goals demonstrates the decisive role of their defensive prowess.

Kocaelispor's away performance is weaker compared to their home form. Selcuk Inan's side has managed only three wins from 15 away fixtures, yet they have accumulated seven points from their last six such encounters. Having scored just 10 goals from 15 away league fixtures in the 2025-26 season, Kocaelispor will likely prioritize defensive solidity in this match.

Kasimpasa's last six Super Lig form reads W L W D W L, while Kocaelispor's form is L L D D D L. These statistics suggest that Kasimpasa will look to leverage their home advantage and the morale gained from the Kayserispor victory in this upcoming game. Kasimpasa aims to secure three points from this crucial match to strengthen their position in the league.