Istanbulspor vs Besiktas Prediction: The Black Eagles Will Soar To Great Lengths To Achieve Success

Istanbulspor will welcome Besiktas to the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium in the 27th round of the Turkish Super Lig. 

Istanbulspor, firmly entrenched in the relegation zone, will be looking for a favorable outcome in their fight for survival, which hangs by a thread as they take on a Besiktas side they have failed to defeat in their last ten home matches. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time! 

Istanbulspor

Form: DLLDL

As time ticks away, Istanbulspor finds themselves teetering on the brink of relegation, with fears mounting by the day. They have registered the fewest number of wins in their last 26 matches played, three, while recording a whopping 17 losses in the process.

In their most recent round, they managed to salvage a crucial point in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Antalyaspor away from home courtesy of a Jackson strike from the spot in second-half stoppage time. However, this extended their winless run to five matches (L3 D2) since a 1-0 away win against Kayserispor on January 22nd. Despite having a home advantage at their disposal, confidence might still be lacking in the camp given that they are winless in six matches (L4 D2) and little can be expected from them in this one.

Having accumulated 12 points in 26 matches played, Istanbulspor find themselves rooted to the bottom of the table in the Turkish Super Lig standings, firmly entrenched in 20th place, while their bid for safety is hindered by a massive 16 points.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

Arda; Erdogan, Yesil, Deli; Sambissa, Vorobjovas, Santos, Ozturk, Yasar; Gultekin, Mamadou

Besiktas

Form: WDWLD

Besiktas' chances of clinching the domestic championship this season are as slim as a needle in a haystack. The Black Eagles are a massive 26 points behind first place, leaving them without Champions League participation for three consecutive seasons. However, they still have something worth fighting for: a Europa League or Europa Conference League qualifier spot, and it all boils down to their performance going forward.

In their most recent round, they clinched a 2-0 victory over Konyaspor at home, extending their unbeaten run in the league to three matches. This marked their 13th victory in 26 matches, which leaves much to be desired for a team of their pedigree. The Black Eagles now embark on a journey away from home, where it has been a bumpy ride, achieving just two wins in their last six matches, not to mention that they are winless in their last three matches (L2 D1), where they've been outscored 5-0, and confidence might be wavering slightly. 

Having accumulated 43 points in 26 matches played, Besiktas sit in fourth place in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with third-placed Trabzonspor, and have maintained a four-point lead over fifth-placed Kasimpasa. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Gunok; Svensson, Worrall, Colley, Masuaku; Elmusrati, Muci, Fernandes; Tosun, Kilicsoy, Rashica

Match Facts

• Istanbulspor have kept only one clean sheet in their last thirteen home matches in the Super Lig.
• Besiktas are currently on a four-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
• Istanbulspor averages 0.92 goals per game when playing at home, and Besiktas averages 1.31 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 24 meetings, Istanbulspor have won 3 times, Besiktas have won 17 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 52-24 in favor of Besiktas. 

Expert Betting Tips

Besiktas enter this clash on a high having avoided defeat in their last four competitive matches across all competitions (W3 D1). The fact that they have avoided defeat in their last ten away matches against Istanbulspor is more reason to believe they are favorites to snatch all three points in this one.

Therefore, we expect the Black Eagles to cruise to a comfortable win by backing them up in the full-time market, combined with a total of under 4.5 goals.

• W2 & TU 4.5 for 1.90
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.63
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.72