Konyaspor were unable to make an impact in their Süper Lig match against Kocaelispor on Saturday, 29th August. Statistics show the team managed by Ilhan Palut failed to register a single shot on target.
Konyaspor, lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, had 44.2% possession. From a total of 10 shot attempts, none were on target, with 9 shots going off target. Opponents Kocaelispor, under Selçuk İnan's 4-1-4-1 system, enjoyed 55.8% possession and hit the target with 7 of their 15 shots. Konyaspor's goalkeeper made 6 saves to prevent a heavier defeat. Refereed by Gürcan Hasova, Konyaspor committed 16 fouls and received 1 yellow card, while Kocaelispor had 12 fouls and 3 yellow cards.
Lagging behind in pass accuracy and duel success hampered Konyaspor's ability to build play. The team completed 400 passes with 80% accuracy, while Kocaelispor made 493 passes with an 87.6% success rate. In tackling, Konyaspor won 57.1% of their 14 attempts, whereas their opponents won 70.6% of 17 attempts. These numbers illustrate the midfield pressure and insufficient attacking organization. Konyaspor managing only 1 corner kick is another indicator of their low offensive output.
Following this match, Konyaspor continues to struggle in the Süper Lig. As of 30 August 2026, they sit in 18th place with 0 points from 3 games, recording 0 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses. Their recent form reads LLL after three consecutive defeats. Having scored 3 goals and conceded 7 so far this season, Konyaspor's goal difference stands at -4. Trailing leaders Galatasaray by 7 points, the team is in urgent need of a turnaround to secure their place in the league.
Ilhan Palut and his squad have a long preparation period ahead. Their next official Süper Lig fixture is on 6 December 2026, when they will host 9th-placed Gaziantep FK. This interval will require a thorough review of the team's system and offensive efficiency. Also, for developments in the team's league position and standings, visit our standings page.
