Besiktas vs Konyaspor Prediction: The Black Eagles To Run Rampant In The Turkey Super Lig Grand Finale!

This Wednesday, the final matchday of the Super Lig is upon us, and it promises to be a grand finale with Besiktas taking on Konyaspor at Vodafone Park.

Both teams have something to prove in this game as they look to finish the season with a strong performance. With the Black Eagles gunning for what could possibly be a second-place finish and the Anatolian Eagles aiming for a mid-table finish, we can expect an enthralling matchup between two teams determined to end their season on a high.

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

Besiktas

Form: WWWWW

The Black Eagles were bundles short of clemency in their recent outing against Kasimpasa in the Istanbul derby as they trounced the Apaches 5:2, which for them was a superb performance, but in the eyes of their opponents it was a bitter pill to swallow as their farewell to their fans in their last home game of the season turned out to be a disappointment.

Senol Gunes' men have been an absolute juggernaut in their recent matches, as they have not only typified consistency to the maximum level but have also gone unbeaten in their last 15 matches across all competitions (make it 17 with awarded wins against Hatayspor and Gaziantep), a run that spans as long as three months. 

Vodafone Park has been a safe haven for them this season, as this is where their foundation of success comes from, with 42 points collected in their last 17 matches  from picking up 13 wins, 3 draws, and a loss suffered against Istanbul Basaksehir nine months ago. It's also worth noting that they are currently on a six-match winning streak.

Senol Gunes' and his charges know that three points won't be enough to see them piping Fenerbahce for a second-place finish, with whom they are level on points, as they currently occupy third place with 77 points. A goal differential of 45:42 will hamper their chances of doing so, but a third-place finish is still worth calling an achievement.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Gunok; Rosier, Colley, Uysal, Meras; Hutchinson, Ucan; Muleka, Fernandes, Tosun; Aboubakar

Konyaspor

Form: DLWDW

The Anatolian Eagles failed to live up to their billing as favorites in their recent match against Fatih Karagumruk, as they were held to a 1:1 draw at the Torku Arena, which was not the result they had anticipated, mainly owing to their lack of efficiency in front of goal.

This is the second time that the Anatolian Eagles have failed to come out on top in situations where they are considered favorites, as their prior match against Sivasspor saw them succumb to an early 1:0 defeat courtesy of a Leke James strike in the 17th minute.

Away from home, they were on a five-match unbeaten run, picking up four wins and a draw to accumulate 13 points before recording a 1:0 loss to Sivasspor. Though they'll fancy their chances of getting back to winning ways, it won't be as easy a task as they anticipate as they are up against a rampant Besiktas side.

Having finished the previous season in 3rd place with 68 points, this season they have failed to replicate the same finish as they currently occupy 7th place with 50 points, and there's no denying that they have yet again met expectations despite a somewhat rollercoaster of a season.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Sehic; Oguz, Demirbag, Yazgili, Guilherme; Paz, Dikmen; Michalak, Pozuelo, Moreno; Diouf

Match Facts

• Besiktas have gone unbeaten in their last 17 home matches in the Super Lig.
• Konyaspor have failed to win any of their last five away matches against Besiktas.
• Besiktas averages 2.24 goals per game when playing at home, and Konyaspor averages 1.65 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 39 meetings, Besiktas have won 16 times, Konyaspor have won 10 times, and there have been 13 draws, with the goal difference being 60-45 in favor of Besiktas.

Expert Betting Tips

Besiktas home record this season, which last witnessed them suffer defeat against Istanbul Basaksehir nine months ago, which is the only defeat in their last 17 matches, should speak volumes about their unwavering dominance at the Vodafone Park, which should be more than sufficient to see off a Konyaspor side in front of their boisterous fans.

Despite an impressive performance from Kayserispor when playing away in their recent matches, picking up one loss in their last six matches, reality has marked their success in this match with uncertainty, and given that they were outplayed to a 2:1 defeat at home against Senol Gunes' men this season, it only spells for a convincing defeat in their last matchday, which is already a forgone conclusion.

Besiktas have succeeded in both aspects of displaying a defensive and offensive front this season, but we are inclined to take advantage of their proficiency in offense, which has witnessed them score a whopping 23 goals in their last seven matches. As such, we anticipate seeing them claim another commanding victory, ending the season on a high by picking them up in the handicap -1.5.

• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 2.05
• Total - Over 3 for 1.70
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.72