Samsunspor vs Besiktas Prediction: The Black Eagles Tend To Wreck Havoc When Underestimated

Samsunspor will welcome Besiktas to the Samsun 19 Mayis Stadium in the 13th round of the Turkish Super Lig.

The visitors will be eyeing a second consecutive win for the second time this season as they take on a side they have not lost to in their last five away matches, recording four wins and a solitary draw.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Samsunspor

Form: LWWLD

Samsunspor, who claimed their first win of the season by defeating Hatayspor 2-1 at home on November 4th, continued their winning run with a mirror result against Istanbulspor. However, their momentum was disrupted by a 1-0 setback against Pendikspor on the road before the international break, thwarting their chances of a third consecutive win for the first time.

This was their sixth away defeat in the league, and this was mainly due to their impotence in front of goal, failing to score in four consecutive matches. Not that it comes as a surprise given they are the joint second-worst scoring side in the league with nine goals in 12 matches.

Conquering their adversaries in this encounter when playing at home has come with its formidable challenges, as they are winless in five matches, recording four losses and a draw, leaving their prospects of a favorable outcome in this one nonexistent despite maintaining a three-match unbeaten run at home in the league, comprising two wins and a draw.

With 8 points collected from 12 matches played, Samsunspor occupy 19th place within the relegation zone, three points ahead of rock-bottom Istanbulspor and a mere two points adrift of safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-4-1

Kocuk; Yavru, Van Drongelen, Ozturk, Antalyali, Schindler; Kilinc, Ntcham, Bola, Fofana; Laura

Besiktas

Form: WLWLW

The Black Eagles have been soaring above turbulent waters this season, with their aspirations in the Europa League crushed following a 2-1 defeat against Bodø/Glimt at home, leaving them anchored to the bottom of the table in Group D with a single point.

In the league, their performance has been consistent, although not without its flaws. They managed to bounce back with a tepid 1-0 triumph over Istanbul Basaksehir at the Vodafone Park before the international break, following a narrow 3-2 defeat to Antalyaspor on foreign territory.

Away from home, they've yet to meet expectations, winning two of their six matches alongside four losses. However, a beacon of hope could be found in this matchup, where a two-match losing streak on the road will be covered up by a convincing win as they take on a lower-ranked opponent like Samsunspor, given their comparatively better display against teams lurking in the lower echelons this season.

With 22 points collected from 12 matches played, Besiktas sits fifth in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with three other teams and nine points behind first-placed Fenerbahce.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Destanoglu; Bulut, Amartey, Uysal, Zaynutdinov; Ucan, Bingol, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rashica, Fernandes; Tosun

Match Facts

• Samsunspor have won two of their twelve Super Lig games.
• Besiktas have failed to score in just one of their twelve Super Lig matches.
• Samsunspor averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Besiktas averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 27 meetings, Samsunspor have won 5 times, Besiktas have won 17 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 49-28 in favor of Besiktas.

Expert Betting Tips

If league form is anything to go by, Besiktas have been the better side, and their high odds here to win seem outrageous for a team of their caliber against a minnow, although it may be due to their floundering performance in the league as of late that has the bookmakers doubting their triumph, but that won't matter in the end.

As such, we anticipate the Black Eagles not to cruise to a narrow but commanding victory away from home against a side they've only lost to once in their last seven matches while recording five wins and a solitary draw.

• W2 for 2.16
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.85
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.66