Hatayspor vs Besiktas Prediction: 'Tis The Season To Be Giving, Three Merry Points Up For Grabs!

Hatayspor will welcome Besiktas to the Mersin Stadyumu in the 18th round of the Turkish Super Lig.

The head-to-head encounters have seen both teams equally matched, each securing two wins. This presents the ideal battleground for either side to inch ahead in the pursuit of supremacy.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Hatayspor

Form: DLDLW

Midweek Turkish Super Lig action saw Hatayspor play out a goalless draw against Ankaragucu on the road, which extended their winless run in the league to four matches (L2 D2), and they will be seeking to bounce back in this one.

Fortunes have favored them this season at Estádio Municipal as they've lost just one of their seven matches (W3 D3), with their most highlighted performance at this venue being a commendable 2-1 win over Turkish giants Galatasaray on November 11th before entering a series of unfavorable results. With a two-match unbeaten run, they'll fancy their chances of extending it to three in their last home match of 2023.

Having accumulated 19 points from 16 matches played, Hatayspor sits 11th in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with three teams below them and four points ahead of the relegation zone.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Kardesler; Alici, Kilama, Maksimovic, Aksoy; Saglam, Rivas, Aburjania, Dele-Bashiru, Strandberg; Dadashov

Besiktas

Form: LLDWW

With the festive season break mood looming prominently in their minds, its impact was unmistakable in their 3-1 loss to Alanyaspor at the Vodafone Park, who at that time were in the relegation zone. This extended their losing streak in the league to two matches after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Galatasaray on December 9th.

Away from home, the Black Eagles are currently on a two-match unbeaten run; however, three wins from their last eight matches (L4 D1) paint a side that has been struggling for consistency on the road, although they come into this match as favorites with bookmakers to extend their unbeaten run to three matches, a feat that won't be easy to achieve.

Having picked up 26 points from 16 matches played, Besiktas sit fifth in the Turkish Super Lig standings, one point ahead of sixth-placed Rizespor and three points behind third-placed Kayserispor.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Gunok; Bulut, Amartey, Colley, Masuaku; Ucan, Hadziahmetovic, Rashica; Muleka, Tosun, Kilicsoy

Match Facts

• Hatayspor have failed to score in just one of their last seven home matches in the Super Lig.
• Besiktas hasn't secured victory in four of their past eight away matches since conceding the opening goal.
• Hatayspor averages 2.14 goals per game when playing at home, and Besiktas averages 1.38 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 6 meetings, Hatayspor have won 2 times, Besiktas have won 2 times, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 14-6 in favor of Besiktas.

Expert Betting Tips

The challenges for Besiktas extend beyond their away games this season and seep into the looming Hatayspor encounter. Without a win in the last three matches—featuring two losses and a draw—the signs point to an impending struggle. Despite the favoritism with bookmakers, a defeat wouldn't raise eyebrows in this bout.

Despite being labeled underdogs, Hatayspor is more than capable of finding the net in this encounter against a team that has managed only two clean sheets in their eight away matches this season. As a result, we foresee both teams making their mark on the scoreboard.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.66
• Home To Win Either Half - Yes for 1.95
• Corners - Over 9.5 for 1.88