Besiktas vs Istanbulspor Prediction: The Black Eagles To Secure The Bragging Rights In The Istanbul Derby

Besiktas will welcome Istanbulspor to the Vodafone Park in the eighth round of the Turkish Super Lig.

The Black Eagles have won four consecutive home matches in this fixture and will look to extend their winning run to five matches as they maintain their dominance and secure bragging rights once again in the Istanbul derby.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Besiktas

Form: WLWLW

A side that cruised past the preliminary rounds with ease, picking up six consecutive wins to book themselves a spot in the group stages of the Europa League, has been hitting roadblocks as they have yet to record a win in Europe's prestigious competition.

On the first match day, they held Club Brugge to a 1-1 draw on the road, which was considered a favorable result. However, this time around, their loyal fanbase expected much more from them on the second match day against underdogs Lugano, but yet again failed to deliver, succumbing to a narrow 3-2 defeat at home, placing them in the third spot in Group D.

In the league, they managed to bounce back with a 2-0 triumph against Konyaspor away from home, as this comes after a crushing 4-2 defeat at the hands of Adana Demirspor. They have collected 13 points from seven matches, recording four wins, two losses, and a draw, which has enabled them to put pressure on third-placed Adana Demirspor in the standings.

They currently occupy fourth place, one point ahead of fifth-placed Trabzonspor and sixth-placed Kasimpasa. Their aspirations for first place are hindered by a significant eight-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

E. Destanoglu; A. Masuaku, O. Colley, E. Bailly, V. Rosier; A. Oxlade-Chamberlain, A. Hadziahmetovic, S. Ucan; C. Tosun, V. Aboubakar, R. Ghezzal

Istanbulspor

Form: LLLLD

Istanbulspor were on course to pick up their maiden win of the season when they played host to Antalyaspor at the Necmi̇ Kadioğlu Sports Complex, where, despite taking the lead through Valon Ethemi in the first half, they eventually ended up blowing up the lead, conceding two second-half goals to be condemned to a 2-1 defeat.

Before that, they were confronted with a tough assignment as they played host to defending champions Galatasaray, where they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat, though it goes without saying they did their level best to make life difficult for Okan Buruk's men, who were expected to win by a big margin.

Istanbulspor are currently on a seven-match winless run, recording four losses and two draws to accumulate two measly points. This poor run is likely to see them endure a woeful season yet again after escaping relegation by the skin of their last season.

They currently occupy 19th place within the relegation zone and are six points behind safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

D. Jensen; D. Duhaney, O. Erdogan, M. Yesil, A. Yasar; E. Gultekin, F. Loshaj, M. Sarikaya, V. Ethemi; M. Mamadou, I. Yilmaz

Match Facts

• Besiktas are currently on a six-match unbeaten run when playing against Istanbulspor.
• Istanbulspor have won one of their last six away matches in this fixture.
• Besiktas averages 1.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Istanbulspor averages 0.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 23 meetings, Besiktas have won 16 times, Istanbulspor have won 3 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 50-24 in favor of Besiktas.

Expert Betting Tips

Besiktas have been offered a shot at redemption after a poor display on the continental stage as they take on a side they have maintained overt superiority over in recent meetings. The Black Eagles have avoided defeat in their last six matches against Istanbulspor, recording four wins and two draws. Such a convincing display should steer them back to winning ways at home.

Istanbulspor have painted themselves as a side that can't pose a threat in this match, as their poor form could see them out in the cold in search of their first win of the season. Away from home, they are currently on a two-match winless run, a run that could be extended to three matches of failure to put forth a more convincing performance.

The last time that these two sides met, Besiktas ran out 3-1 winners at home, and we expect them to replicate the same result once again. However, we fancy our chances of seeing an individual total of over 2.5 goals scored by the hosts, as this has been the case in their last two home matches in this clash.

• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 1.83
• Asian Handicap - Besiktas -1.5 for 1.67
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.85