Besiktas will entertain local rivals Fenerbahce at Tüpraş Stadium in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. The visitors have six wins from 10 games, one more than the Black and Whites, and have a five-point lead in the standings.
The hosts have registered just one win from their last four league games. They met Kasımpaşa last week and were held to a 1-1 draw. Cengiz Ünder gave them the lead in the fifth minute, and Tammy Abraham failed to double their lead from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute. Cláudio Winck pulled Kasımpaşa level one minute later.
The Yellow Canaries extended their unbeaten streak across all competitions to six games with a 4-0 away triumph over Gaziantep on Monday. Youssef En-Nesyri bagged a first-half brace, while substitute Talisca added two goals after the break.
Besiktas vs Fenerbahce Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have crossed paths 253 times in competitive games. The hosts have 97 wins, and the visitors are not far behind with 86 wins. Seventy games between them have ended in draws.
- The Black Eagles secured a league double over the visitors last season, recording 1-0 wins in the home and away games.
- Three of the last five games between them have produced over 2.5 goals. Interestingly, the hosts have scored one goal apiece in four games in that period.
- Besiktas have won just one of their last four games, with that triumph registered on their travels.
- Fenerbahce are one of the two unbeaten teams in the Turkish Super Lig this season, alongside leaders Galatasaray. Notably, three of their four draws in the league this season have taken place on their travels.
Besiktas vs Fenerbahce Prediction
The Black Eagles have seen conclusive results at home in the Super Lig, with three of their five wins registered at home. They have won just one of their last five home meetings against the visitors, with three ending in draws.
The Yellow-Navy Blues have won three of their last four league games while also keeping three clean sheets. They have failed to score in three of their last six games in this fixture, which is a cause for concern.
Considering the current form of the two teams and recent history, they will likely settle for a draw.
Prediction: Besiktas 2-2 Fenerbahce
Besiktas vs Fenerbahce Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes