Konyaspor vs Besiktas Istanbul Prediction: Two Eagles Looking To Soar High Up In The Standings Ready To Swoop All Three Points

Konyaspor will look to return to winning ways and end their three-match winless streak when they host Besiktas Istanbul at the Torku Arena on the 19th matchday of the Super Lig.

Will the Anatolian Eagle's be able to outwit the Black Eagles, or will they be served a disappointing outcome on their home turf this time?

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

Konyaspor

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The Anatolian Eagle's one-month break in the Super Lig seems to have done them no good, as they haven't won in their last three games since returning to the League. It also appears that they've taken the liberty to just settle for the share of the spoils during that time, as all three of their games ended in draws for just three points.

Their most recent road match against Fatih Karagumruk saw them trailing by two goals in the first half, but that didn't stop Mame Diouf from carrying his side throughout the match, bagging a hat trick and scoring a last-minute goal to salvage a point as the match ended with a 3:3 scoreline.

While points have been dropped in their last three matches played (6), the sense of urgency to get back to winning ways could not have come at a better time, as they are in a position to move up to fifth place.

They currently sit in seventh place with 27 points, three points behind fifth place, and will be hoping to climb back up the standings as they fancy their chances of taking all three points against their opponent in this match.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Erenturk; Guilherme, Calvo, Demirbag, Oguz; Ulgun, Hadziahmetovic; Amilton, Cekici, Michalak; Diouf

Besiktas Istanbul

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The Black Eagles come into this match off a 2:1 victory over Kasimpasa on the road. They came out blazing in the first half with goals from Cenk Tosun and Wout Weghorst giving them a two-goal lead going into the second half, with the only problem being that Mert Günok didn't keep a clean sheet as their opponent found a consolation goal through Ahmet Engin in the 69th minute.

That was, however, their third straight victory when playing at home, where they have been absolutely breathtaking to watch at the Vodafone Park. It is also important to note that they have gone unbeaten in nine home games in all competitions.

It is not surprising that they share fourth place with Fenerbahce for goals conceded this season, totaling 18 in 16 games played with a game in hand. In their last five games, they have only lost one, a road loss to Galatasaray Istanbul (2:1), and dropped 5 fewer points to accumulate a total of 10 points.

As they are five points less than the European spot, the 2020 champions will be on the verge of closing the point gap to only two points if they win this match. They are currently in fifth place with 29 points.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Gunok; Masuaku, Sanuc, Welinton, Bingol; Redmond, Fernandes, Ucan, N'Koudou; Tosun, Muleka

Match Facts

• Konyaspor is unbeaten in their last five Super Lig games.
• Besiktas Istanbul is unbeaten in their last four Super Lig games.
• The average number of goals scored between Konyaspor and Besiktas Istanbul is 2.2.
• Konyaspor averages 1.79 goals per game at home, while Besiktas Istanbul averages 1.56 goals per game away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 38 meetings, Konyaspor has won 10 times, Besiktas Istanbul has won 15 times, and there have been 13 draws with a goal difference of 58-44 in favor of Besiktas Istanbul.

Expert Betting Tips

As they look to get back to winning ways after a less than stellar start to their return to the league, their stuttering performance, which has resulted in three consecutive draws, will undoubtedly come back to haunt them in this match. This has them marked as slight underdogs in this match, and hopefully they'll want to turn the tables by claiming a victory to slow their rivals' efforts for a European spot finish.

With their recent meetings against Konyaspor being evenly matched in the last five encounters, as they both have two victories to their name and one encounter ending in a draw, Besiktas Istanbul has increased their confidence and is undoubtedly in good spirits. They'll want to distance themselves from that tie by seizing the spotlight, taking the lead, and most importantly, closing the point gap in the standings.

As a result, we like the Black Eagles' chances of coming out on top with a resounding result, which is why we have them on the draw no bet market as our initial pick in this clash, as we believe they'll be favorites to walk away with all three points at the Torku Arena in what could be a highly entertaining encounter.

• Draw No Bet - Besiktas Istanbul for 1.73
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.82
• Corners - Over 9 for 1.83