Trabzonspor vs Besiktas Prediction: These Two Sides Won't Deprive Us An Entertaining Affair

Trabzonspor will play host to Besiktas at the Medical Park Stadyumu in the 5th round of the Super Lig.

Trabzonspor have failed to win their last three home matches in this fixture, recording two draws and a loss. They will hope to halt that three-match winless run with a convincing win at home, though it won't be an easy task as they take on a side brimming with confidence.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Trabzonspor

Trabzonspor relinquished their league title to Galatasaray in the previous season as they couldn't defend their title to the fullest to conclude the season in 6th place with 57 points, eleven points behind a Europa League Qualifiers spot, though dwelling on the past is not something in their vocabulary this season.

Despite starting the season on a positive note, defeating Antalyaspor 1-0 at home, they were confronted with an arduous task as their trip to NEF Stadyumu to face off with Galatasaray resulted in a 2-0 defeat, which saw newly promoted side Rizespor take the opportunity to inflict further damage by handing them a 3-2 defeat at home, but that didn't stop them from unleashing their wrath against Kasimpasa, recording a commanding 5-1 triumph on the road.

With two defeats from their four matches alongside two wins, they have accumulated six points and will be keen on adding another three points to the board as they seek to climb up the standings, a feat that seems achievable given they have won two of their last five matches against their opponent in this impending clash.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

U. Cakir; J. Stryger Larsen, F. Benkovic, R. Baniya, A. Omur; M. Aydin, E. Bardhi, H. Dogucan, T. Bakasetas, E. Visca; E. Destan

Besiktas

The Black Eagles left no stone unturned in their bid for success before the international break, as they signed off brimming with confidence. They impressed in the European Conference League play-off, where a 4-2 aggregate victory over Dynamo Kyiv was enough to see them seal a ticket in the group stages.

Taking into account their run in the 2023–24 Turkish Super Lig campaign, they have also met expectations, though not to the fullest extent, winning two out of three opening games. Having been denied a maiden home victory by newly promoted Pendikspor settling for a 1-1 draw they paid their dues in full this time around by claiming a convincing 2-0 win against Sivasspor the last game before the international break.  

With seven points accumulated from a possible 12, they can boast of the fact that they still remain unbeaten in their three matches, a run that they'll definitely want to extend to four, but at the same time, they should be wary of the threat that their opponents in this impending clash possess.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

M. Gunok; V. Rosier, N. Uysal, O. Colley, O. Bulut; Gedson, A. Hadziahmetovic; M. Rashica, Oxlade-Chamberlain, J. Muleka

Match Facts

• Trabzonspor have won two of their last seven matches against Besiktas.
• Besiktas have won just one of their last five away matches against Trabzonspor.
• Trabzonspor averages 2.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Besiktas averages 1.9 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 63 meetings, Trabzonspor have won 18 times, Besiktas have won 27 times, and there have been 18 draws, with the goal difference being 102-71 in favor of Besiktas.

Expert Betting Tips

Trabzonspor will look to pick up where they left off, just like their opponents in this encounter, and for them, that means extending their winning streak in the league to two matches. In the previous season, they were in great shape at the Medical Park Arena, winning 12 of their last 18 matches, and this is the same venue where they managed to hold their opponents to a goalless draw, a result they'll be hoping to improve on this time around.

Besiktas have been in exceptional form in the early stages of the season, and with success in their European football endeavor before the international break, they'll undoubtedly be seeking to pick up where they left off with a comfortable win away from home, though it won't be a straightforward assignment having won just one of their last five away matches in this fixture.

Whenever these two sides collide, a thrilling encounter is likely to ensue. Goals have been seen at both ends of the pitch in twelve of their last fourteen matches, with the total exceeding 2.5 goals in eleven of those tussles, and such a trend is to be anticipated in this encounter as neither side is unlikely to come out of this one unscathed.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.76
• Handicap 2 (0) for 1.69
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.25