Besiktas vs Ankaragucu Prediction: Emergency Declaration, Vodafone Park Is No Longer A Safe Haven!

Besiktas will welcome Ankaragucu at the Vodafone Park in the 33rd round of the Turkish Super Lig. 

Besiktas have been in poor form in the past few weeks, failing to secure a win in their last five matches in the league, and they come into this match aiming to put an end to that unfavorable by securing a convincing win in front of their fans. 

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Besiktas vs. Ankaragucu, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Besiktas

Form: DDLLL

The celebrated coach Fernando Santos, who clinched Euro 2016 with Portugal and helmed the national team from 2014 to 2022, has called it quits with Besiktas following a 1-1 draw against Samsunspor at home over the weekend. Santos was the fourth manager of the 16-time Turkish Super Lig champions this season, following the departures of Senol Gunes, Burak Yilmaz, and Riza Calimbay.

The Black Eagles have endured a dismal campaign, though the situation in the camp is not that dire at the moment as they still have the chance to redeem themselves and finish the season in either third or fourth place, both spots being tickets to securing European football for the next season. They come into this match winless in their last five matches in the league (L3, D2), with their last league victory being two months ago, a 2-0 victory against Istanbulspor away from home on February 25th.

With 48 points accumulated from 32 matches, Besiktas sits in fourth place in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with fifth-placed Rizespor and four points adrift of third-placed Trabzonspor.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Gunok; Svensson, Colley, Worrall, Terzi; Fernandes; Ghezzal, Rashica, Muci, Muleka; Kilicsoy

Ankaragucu

Form: WDWLD

Ankaragucu, on the other hand, has not been having a blast this season, with their performance leaving much to be desired. Despite that, the club still has faith in the former Fenerbahce sporting director and interim manager, as he has guided the team to the semi-finals of the Turkish Cup, where they are on the brink of securing their third title since 1981.

In their last league match, they turned the tables after conceding a goal against Gaziantep within the first seven minutes to secure a comfortable 3-1 home victory thanks to Efkan Bekiroğlu's brace. In light of this result, they've extended their unbeaten run in the league to three matches and will be aiming to build up on this momentum to secure a favorable outcome. 

With 37 points accumulated from 32 matches, Ankaragucu occupies the 13th spot in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with 14th-placed Kayserispor and three points behind 11th-placed Adana Demirspor. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Gungordu; Cetin, Mujakic, Radakovic, Kitsiou; Guneren, Cigerci; Pedrinho, Bassogog, Morutan; Sowe

Match Facts

• Besiktas have conceded a goal in each of their last five Super League games.
• Ankaragucu have seen the total go over 2.5 goals in five of their last seven Super Lig matches.
• Besiktas averages 1.38 goals per game when playing at home, and Ankaragucu averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 49 meetings, Besiktas have won 37 times, Ankaragucu have won 3 times, and there have been 9 draws, with the goal difference being 108-40 in favor of Besiktas. 

Expert Betting Tips

Besiktas is currently facing a challenging situation, having recently parted ways with their manager, Fernando Santos. The team is undergoing a rough patch, having gone without a win for five consecutive matches and only managing to secure two points during this period. Despite their historical superiority over their upcoming opponents and being favored to win at home, their recent failure to deliver raises doubts about their chances in the upcoming match.

Given Besiktas' recent poor form, there are concerns about their ability to secure a victory. Therefore, it may be wise to consider supporting Ankaragucu with an Asian handicap of +1.0. Besiktas' inconsistent performance in recent weeks suggests that they may struggle to secure a win at home, making Ankaragucu a potentially safer bet.

• Asian Handicap - Ankaragucu +1.0 for 1.62
• X for 4.00
• Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.91