Besiktas vs Konyaspor Prediction: The Black Eagles Are On A Roll; Handicap No Obstacle to Victory!

Besiktas will welcome Konyaspor to the Vodafone Park in the ninth round of the Turkish Super Lig. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Besiktas

Form: DWWDW

Squandering a one-goal lead in the dying embers of the game against Gaziantep to play out a 1-1 draw, Besiktas headed into the international break without a win in their last two matches across all competitions. This follows a 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League.

The Black Eagles have made a solid start to the season as they are located in the top three and are five points adrift of the top spot. They have avoided defeat in their last seven matches, recording five wins and two draws. Head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst will be hoping for an improved performance this time from his team and secure a much-needed win to regain momentum as a tricky away game against Lyon awaits them.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Gunok; Svensson, Topcu, Uduokhai, Masuaku; Fernandes, Musrati; Rafa, Mario, Muci; Immobile

Konyaspor

Form: WLDWD

As for visiting Konyaspor, goals from substitutes Danijel Aleksić and Yusuf Erdoğan witnessed them secure a narrow 2-1 victory over newly promoted outfit Eyupspor at home, halting a two-match winless run in the league (L1, D1).

They have made a mixed start to the season, recording three wins, three losses, and two draws from the last eight games. However, they occupy a modest eight place in the standings and are just five points behind fourth-placed Fenerbahce.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Slowik; Boranijasevic, Yazgili, Demirbag, Guilherme; Ibrahimoglu, Bazoer; Keyta, Ulgin, Pedrinho; Kramer

Match Facts

• Besiktas have avoided defeat in their last seven home matches in the Super Lig.
• Konyaspor have scored before halftime in their last 5 away games.
• Besiktas averages 2.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Konyaspor averages 1.75 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 43 meetings, Besiktas have won 19 times, Konyaspor have won 10 times, and there have been 14 draws, with the goal difference being 69-48 in favour of Besiktas. 

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides will be pleased with their starts this season, and this matchup could slowly turn out to be a closely contested battle. However, Besiktas have consistently punched above their weight in the past weeks and are expected to come away with a hard-fought victory in front of their home faithful. 

Considering that the home team has won their last three matches against Konyaspor by a 2-0 scoreline, we anticipate a similar outcome here by supporting them to cover the handicap of -1.0

• Asian Handicap - Besiktas -1.0 for 1.72
• Correct Score - 2:0 for 5.80
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.86