Besiktas vs Istanbulspor Prediction: The Black Eagles To Take It Easy Against Their Neighbours From Istanbul!

Besiktas prepares for the 26th round of the Super Lig against Istanbulspor at the Vodafone Park.

Will the Black Eagles live up to their billing as overwhelming favorites in this match and secure a convincing victory at home against a team they've been superior to in recent matches, or will they suffer a shocking loss?

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

Besiktas

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The Black Eagles' most recent outing against Istanbul Basaksehir was flawless, as they romped to a comfortable 2:0 win, and whether it was their advantage over their opponent, who were reduced to 10 men on the field just 35 minutes into the first half, or taking advantage of their opponent's fatigue, what mattered was the three points they had to bag, which has seen their position in the standings solidify.

With that win, they extended their winning streak to two games and their unbeaten streak to three games. In their last five games, they've accumulated 8 points from two wins, two draws, and one loss, and gaining more points here will undoubtedly be on their radar.

While they were en route to extending their winning streak at home to five matches, they were derailed by a scoreless draw against Antalyaspor, but Senol Gunes' men can take solace in the fact that they have been unshakable at the Vodafone Park so far, riding on the back of an 8-match unbeaten run.

With thirteen wins, seven draws, and four losses in their last 24 games, they've earned 46 points, putting them in 3rd place, a more appealing position in the standings. They're also 4 points clear of fifth place Adana Demirspor, making them duty-bound to consolidate their position.

Team News

Besiktas are only concerned about one injury ahead of this match, as Rachid Ghezzal will be unavailable for selection due to an injury that is currently unknown.

Welinton is eligible for selection after serving his suspension.

Permanent Deal Off The Table For Banished Dele Ali As Things Go Sour With The Black Eagles!

Dele Ali won't be featured in any of the remaining matches Besiktas will play from now on as he has received the axe from the first team by Senol Gunes, who in his interview in February lashed out due to his subpar performance.

It's likely that he'll make his return to parent club Everton in the summer, which is also another dilemma of its own having made just 13 appearances for the English club before being loaned off to Turkish Club Besiktas. Only time will tell what the future holds for the 26-year-old English-man!

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Gunok; Bulut, Saiss, Colley, Masuaku; Redmond, Hadziahmetovic, Ucan, Gedson Fernandes, Tosun; Aboubakar

Istanbulspor

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Sultan's men were well aware that they were in for an uphill battle against Sivasspor in their recent home match, with bookmakers doubting their success in that game. But with all that uncertainty swirling around them, they relied on the support of their boisterous fans to record a convincing 3:0 victory.

They scored three goals in that game despite only having 34% of the ball, proving that ball possession doesn't always favor the team that is dominating. Valon Ethemi scored the game's first goal from the penalty spot in the seventh minute, and they held onto that lead until the second half, when they doubled it. The game's final goal, which came in the 88th minute courtesy of Jason Lokilo, put the cherry on top.

Their winning streak has now reached three games, and in their last five games, they have racked up 9 points, which may be deemed acceptable in Sultan's eyes given that he has his hands full trying to move his team away from the relegation zone.

They are currently in 16th place in the standings with 24 points and are a point away from leaving the relegation zone and reaching safety, so securing all three points in this match will be their top priority, with a point being an exception if they are unable to earn the maximum number of points.

Team News

Istanbulspor have no injury concerns to be concerned about ahead of this match, as they have a full roster to choose from.

Okan Erdogan, who received his third yellow card of the season in a recent match against Sivasspor, will be ineligible for selection, and Simon Deli will take his place until he returns from suspension.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Jensen; Duhaney, Deli, Yesil, Aksu; Sarikaya, Ba, Rroca; Eyenga-Lokilo, Eze, Ethemi

Match Facts

• Besiktas has won four consecutive Super Lig matches.
• Istanbulspor has won three consecutive Super Lig matches.
• Istanbulspor has lost three consecutive away matches against Besiktas.
• Besiktas averages 1.92 goals per game at home, while Istanbulspor averages 0.92 goals per game away.

Head-To-Head

Besiktas has won 15 of the last 22 meetings, Istanbulspor has won three, and there have been four draws with a goal difference of 47-23 in favor of Besiktas.

Expert Betting Tips

The Black Eagles have been excellent at Vodafone Park, which has become their stronghold, going 8 games unbeaten. It goes without saying that they will be looking to put out the momentum that their opponent recently ignited by handing them a convincing loss. 

Despite having three straight victories, Istanbulspor hasn't had cause to celebrate because they still have a lot to do to get out of their current situation, which keeps them in the relegation zone. However, there is no denying the important role those victories have played because they are now just one point away from being able to do so.

In their previous meetings, Besiktas has won three straight home games against Istanbulspor, all of which had a total over 2.5 goals. Given that Istanbulspor has allowed 12 goals in their last five away games, it stands to reason that they will concede more goals than they should in this game. Therefore, back Besiktas to win easily with a total of over 2.5 goals.

• W1 & TO 2.5 for 1.72
• Anytime Goalscorer - Cenk Tosun for 1.99
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90