Besiktas vs Pendikspor Prediction: Handicap Covered For The Black Eagles!

Besiktas will play host to Pendikspor at the Vodafone Park in the 2nd round of the Super Lig. Will the Black Eagles be able to extend their winning streak in competitive matches to seven, or will that run be marred by an unfavorable outcome?

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Besiktas

Besiktas commenced their Turkish Super Lig campaign at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, squaring off against Fatih Karagumruk. In a tightly contested affair, Gedson Fernandes' 85th-minute strike secured a slender 1-0 triumph for them.

Continuing their journey in the Europa League's third qualifying round, the Black Eagles fortified their momentum. In the second leg, they overcame Azerbaijan's Neftçi with a 2-1 victory on home soil. The goals from Vincent Aboubakar and Jackson Muleka cemented a 5-2 aggregate score in their favor.

Currently occupying the 6th spot, Besiktas has amassed three points. Their position mirrors that of Hatayspor, who also claim the same tally, leading the league standings in the early stages.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Gunok; Rosier, Uysal, Colley, Masuaku; Ucan, Hadziahmetovic, Fernandes; Bulut, Muleka, Aboubakar

Pendikspor

Having achieved a historic promotion to the top tier by edging out Bodrumspor 2:1 in the promotion play-off finals, Pendikspor aimed for a more promising start in their maiden appearance.

Their debut match pitted them against Hatayspor at the Ümraniye Şehir Stadion, a neutral venue. However, they encountered a substantial setback, succumbing to a resounding 5-1 defeat. Thuram's late goal provided a flicker of consolation amidst the disappointment.

The defeat has left Pendikspor anchored at the bottom of the league table, taking up the 20th spot within the relegation zone. With zero points to their credit, they trail one point behind the safety line.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Ogur; Tasdemir, Welinton, Tzavellas, Sequeira; Vukovic, Kaya, Romero, Diaby; Bitin, Thuram

Match Facts

• In competitive fixtures, Besiktas have won five consecutive matches.
• Pendikspor have won just one of their six matches across all competitions.
• Besiktas averages 2.7 goals per game when playing at home, and Pendikspor averages 2.4 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

There has been only one meeting between these two sides, with Besiktas emerging triumphant.

Expert Betting Tips

Besiktas have been riding a wave of momentum lately that sees them on a seven-match winning streak while going unbeaten in their last 26 matches, a run that stems all the way to the previous campaign, and there's no denying that with that impressive record at their disposal, they will prove to be a challenging opponent to Pendikspor in this clash. It's also worth noting that they concluded the season on a fourteen-match unbeaten run at home, picking up ten wins and four draws.

Pendikspor come into this match with their spirits at a low following their catastrophic loss in their debut match against Hatayspor, and while they were hoping to bounce back from that defeat with a convincing win, those hopes will have to be put on hold in the meantime as their chances of walking away with a positive result in this clash have been stripped down to a bare minimum, marking them with another underwhelming performance.

The visitors have put a target on themselves in the Super Lig because of their defensive flaw that was evident in their season opener, and that could lead to them settling for a less than stellar season where immediate relegation to the second tier will be inevitable. As such, we anticipate the Black Eagles to take advantage of their opponents porous defense by backing them up in the Asian Handicap of -1.5, which should surface.

• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 1.75
• Total - Over 3.5 for 2.15
• Anytime Goalscorer - Vincent Aboubakar for 1.90