Besiktas vs Antalyaspor Prediction: Three Strikes in a Row Unimaginable for a Team of Their Caliber

Besiktas will host Antalyaspor at Vodafone Park in the 30th round of the Turkish Super Lig.

The Black Eagles head into this fixture seeking a morale-boosting win, as they currently find themselves on a two-match losing streak in the league. However, just one victory in their last five home matches against Antalyaspor indicates they'll be in for an uphill battle to return to winning ways. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Besiktas

Form: LLWWD

The Black Eagles passed up on the opportunity to return to winning ways following their 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray at home, only to add insult to injury with an unwarranted 2-0 defeat against Gaziantep on the road in their most recent match.

Out of the five managers appointed this season, only Fernando Santos has managed to breathe life into the Istanbul team. However, despite winning three consecutive games in mid-February, it seems that momentum is waning as they are currently on a two-match losing streak. This puts pressure on the 69-year-old gaffer, as their dreams of European football next season may be shattered if they don't pick up the ante.

With 46 points amassed in 29 matches played, Besiktas currently sit in fourth place, three points adrift of third-placed Trabzonspor, and have maintained a three-point cushion over fifth-placed Kasimpasa.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Gunok; Bulut, Uysal, Sanuc, Masuaku; Al Musrati, Amartey; Rashica, Muci, Tosun; Kilicsoy

Antalyaspor

Form: LWLDL

Following a 1-0 victory over Gaziantep, which put an end to a six-match winless run in the league,Antalyaspor were brought back down to earth, suffering a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Istanbul Basaksehir away from home.

The Scorpions have been underperforming in the past weeks, recording a solitary win in their last seven league games (L4 D2), and while they may feel the need to get back to winning ways, their poor away form, which has seen them go five matches without a win (L3 D2), could turn out to be a hindrance to achieving such a success. 

With 38 points amassed in 29 matches played, Antalyaspor currently sit in eighth place in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with ninth-placed Sivasspor, and are a massive eight points adrift of their opponents in this impending encounter. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Leite, Yilmaz, Sari, Ozturk, Vural; Kaluzinski; Van de Streek, Saric, Akyol, Larsson; Buksa

Match Facts

• Besiktas have won three of their last five home matches in the Super Lig.
• Antalyaspor are winless in their last three away league matches against Besiktas.
• Besiktas averages 1.43 goals per game when playing at home, and Antalyaspor averages 1.21 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 55 meetings, Besiktas have won 36 times, Antalyaspor have won 7 times, and there have been 12 draws, with the goal difference being 115-52 in favor of Besiktas. 

Expert Betting Tips

Besiktas has endured several challenging weeks, during which they have been striving to secure a much-needed morale-boosting victory. With home advantage at their disposal, Fernando Santos' men might view this as an ideal chance to return to winning ways and reignite their confidence. 

However, past meetings against this opponent when playing at home suggest it won't be a straightforward win for the Black Eagles, having failed to win their last four home matches, settling for stalemates. Despite this, we still anticipate backing them up in the full-time market to secure a comfortable win, as they are the better side on paper.

• W1 for 1.93
• Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.90
• Correct Score - Besiktas 2:0 Antalyaspor for 7.60