Besiktas vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction: The Black Eagles Are Stronger Than The Owls

Besiktas will welcome Istanbul Basaksehir to the Vodafone Park in the twelfth round of the Turkish Super Lig.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Besiktas

Form: LWLWW

The name Faris Moumbagna will forever echo in their ears for the remainder of the season, as this is the name that all but ended their Europa League hopes of making it to the knockout stages following a 2-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt at home. This comes after a 3-2 league defeat at the hands of Antalyaspor away from home, a result that didn't come as a surprise given the pile of names on the injury list.

Nothing much has seemed to change since Burak Yılmaz's appointment, as one win in five matches across all competitions currently sees them plagued by inconsistency. However, when playing at home, they have not failed to impress, as they are currently on a nineteen-match unbeaten run stretching to the previous season, and it's also worth noting they have won four consecutive matches.

With 19 points collected from 11 matches played, Besiktas sit fifth in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with sixth-placed Kayserispor and three points behind third-placed Trabzonspor.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Destanoglu; Bulut, Amartey, Uysal, Zaynutdinov; Ucan, Bingol, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rashica, Fernandes; Tosun

Istanbul Basaksehir

Form: DLDWD

This season has been anything but rosy for Istanbul Basaksehir, whose position in the Turkish Super Lig standings is situated in the relegation zone. Istanbul failed to seize an opportunity to escape the drop zone when they welcomed Ankaragucu to the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium in the eleventh round of the Super Lig, as they only salvaged a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

With that draw, the Istanbul side have gone on a three-match winless run, picking up two draws and a solitary 1-0 loss against Antalyaspor. Taking a look at their seven matches in the league further confirms their inconsistency, having recorded one win during that time, and such a display could turn out to be their undoing in this clash where they've yet to impress.

Having picked up 9 points in 11 matches played so far, Istanbul Basaksehir occupy 18th place in the Turkish Super Lig standings and are one point adrift of safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Babacan; Dubois, Duarte, Opoku, Lima; Ozcan, Tekdemir, Turuc, Aleksic, Gurler; Piatek

Match Facts

• Besiktas are unbeaten in nineteen home matches in the Super Lig.
• Istanbul Basaksehir have won one of their five league matches.
• Besiktas averages 1.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Istanbul Basaksehir averages 0.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 34 meetings, Besiktas have won nine times, Istanbul Basaksehir have won 10 times, and there have been 15 draws, with the goal difference being 44-44 in favor of Besiktas.

Expert Betting Tips

Besiktas will seek to get back to winning ways quickly, as they have their sights set on a third-place finish, and given their opponents with whom they collide with in this clash, a convincing win could be undoubtedly on the cards, having won five of their last eight matches.

As such, we expect the home side to pick up a comfortable win against an out-of-form side despite missing a few of their players through injury.

• W1 for 1.82
• Anytime Goalscorer - Cenk Tosun for 2.05
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.78