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Besiktas

vs

Istanbul Basaksehir

KickoffMonday 26 October 2026, 4:00pm

VenueTüpraş Stadyumu

CompetitionTurkish Super Lig

Besiktas head into this one under a bit of pressure they probably did not expect at this stage of the season. Two defeats from their last three league outings have left Vincenzo Italiano’s side four points off the pace in the Super Lig, and while a perfect home record at Tupras Stadium gives them a platform to build on, the timing of this fixture is far from ideal. Thursday’s Europa League clash with Crystal Palace, which ended 2-2 in dramatic fashion, has left bodies tired and a red card to deal with, so Italiano faces a real selection headache going into what should be a winnable home game.

Istanbul Basaksehir arrive in quietly decent nick. Three games unbeaten, a late winner against Gaziantep in their last outing, and the confidence that comes from climbing away from the danger zone after a rough patch. Nuri Sahin has his side pointed in the right direction, but their away form this season tells a different story entirely, and that tension between recent momentum and persistent road problems is what makes this fixture genuinely interesting.

Besiktas vs Istanbul Basaksehir Match Details

This Super Lig derby takes place at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul, one of the more atmospheric grounds in Turkish football when the home support gets behind their side. Besiktas have made this place a fortress in the league so far this season, winning all four of their home matches, and with Basaksehir struggling on their travels, the home advantage feels like it carries real weight here.

Team News

Besiktas are carrying some injury concerns that could affect how Italiano lines up, particularly in midfield. The Crystal Palace game took its toll in more ways than one.

• Fabio Miretti is out after picking up a shoulder injury against Crystal Palace on Thursday
• Orkun Kokcu remains sidelined with the foot injury he suffered in the Europa League match against Hoffenheim
• Milot Rashica is a concern after picking up a thigh problem while on international duty with Kosovo
• Umit Akdag serves a suspension after his red card in the Crystal Palace draw

For Basaksehir, Jerome Opoku, Christopher Operi and Edin Visca are all carrying doubts and their availability is uncertain heading into the game. Umut Bozok looks set to lead the attack, with Eldor Shomurodov operating in support after a strong showing against Gaziantep where he got a goal and an assist.

Predicted Lineups

Italiano is likely to keep faith with the spine of his side despite the European hangover, although the absence of Miretti and Akdag forces his hand in midfield. Ndidi, who scored against Crystal Palace, should retain his place and bring some much needed bite to the middle of the park. Trossard and Cerny offer quality either side of him, while Junior Olaitan, the man who rescued a point on Thursday, will be hoping to start.

Besiktas: Nubel; Murillo, Agbadou, Topcu, Yilmaz; Ndidi; Cerny, Olaitan, Trossard; Hyeon-Gyu Oh

Sahin will likely set up compact and look to catch Besiktas on the break, with Skov Olsen providing width and Shomurodov the focal point. Bozok, who averages 1.5 shots on target per game, gives them another genuine goal threat and could be the man who causes the Besiktas back four the most trouble.

Istanbul Basaksehir: Sengezer; Karbownik, Bayram, Ba, Kharebashvili; Kemen, Kaluzinski; Skov Olsen, Shomurodov, Brnic; Bozok

Recent Form

Besiktas have wobbled when they can least afford to. Back to back league defeats against Amed SK, a 3-2 loss, and then a 2-0 thumping away at Trabzonspor have raised real questions about the squad’s consistency. They sandwiched a 2-1 win over Kocaelispor between those results, which suggests the group is not short on ability, but that they can switch off against sides they probably expect to beat. That is a dangerous habit to carry into a derby.

The Europa League draw with Crystal Palace adds another layer of complexity. It was a decent result against Premier League opposition, and coming from behind twice shows character, but playing 90 minutes of high intensity European football three days before a domestic game always takes something out of a squad. Italiano will have managed minutes where he can, but with the injury list already stacking up, he has limited room to rotate.

Basaksehir look like a side that has found its feet again. Their three match unbeaten run includes wins over Gaziantep and presumably another solid result before that, plus a draw, and the manner of the Gaziantep win, secured by a late Umut Gunes goal, suggests they can grind out results when they need to. The concern is that all of this form has been built at home or on neutral ground, and their away record across all competitions this season reads three losses from four games. That is a significant red flag.

Head-to-Head Record

Besiktas go into this one on a two match winning run against Basaksehir, and at Tupras Stadium specifically the Black Eagles will feel comfortable. Basaksehir’s record on their last four visits to this ground is split, two wins and two defeats, so it is not as though they roll over here, and those two wins came without conceding, which tells you they can be disciplined and dangerous on the road when everything clicks. It just has not clicked enough this season yet.

History suggests this will not be a straightforward home win, but the overall head to head trend and Besiktas’ home form this term point towards the advantage sitting firmly with the side in black and white.

Key Stats

• Besiktas have won all four of their Super Lig home matches this season, making Tupras Stadium the toughest away day in the division so far
• Istanbul Basaksehir have failed to win any of their four away matches across all competitions this season, losing three of them
• Umut Bozok averages 1.5 shots on target per game for Basaksehir, the highest in the squad, and gives the visitors a real focal point in attack

Besiktas vs Istanbul Basaksehir Betting Tips

The angle here is fairly clear. Besiktas have home advantage, a superior attacking record, and a point to prove after back to back league defeats. Basaksehir are in better shape than they were a month ago, but they simply cannot win away from home right now. The bigger question is whether Besiktas have enough in the tank after Thursday to make it comfortable, or whether Basaksehir nick something through Shomurodov or Bozok and make it a nervy finish.

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Prediction

Yes, both teams to score looks the right call here. Besiktas have the attacking quality to find the net, but their defensive record has been shaky in recent weeks, and Basaksehir carry enough threat through Shomurodov and Bozok to make life difficult at the back. BTTS yes at a reasonable price seems the sensible starting point.

First Goalscorer Prediction

Eldor Shomurodov is the pick here. He scored and assisted in the win over Gaziantep, he is the focal point of the Basaksehir attack, and he has the movement and finishing instinct to catch a Besiktas defence that is likely to be carrying some fatigue from Thursday. He is not the obvious home side pick, but he represents solid value as a first goalscorer punt.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 corners looks worth a look. Besiktas push forward at Tupras Stadium and they generate plenty of set piece situations. Basaksehir, when they sit in against stronger teams on the road, tend to invite pressure, which means more corners for the home side. Add in Basaksehir’s own attacking threat and the likelihood of both sides pressing for goals, and the corners tally should stack up nicely.

Cards Prediction

This is a derby and derbies in Turkish football rarely lack for needle. With the stakes high for both sides, a competitive physical edge is practically guaranteed. Over 3.5 cards looks a reasonable shout, and with tired legs in the Besiktas ranks there is always a risk of mistimed tackles as the game wears on. Expect the referee to be busy.

Over and Under Goals Prediction

Over 2.5 goals gets the nod. Besiktas need to win and will push men forward, Basaksehir have the tools to threaten on the counter, and recent games involving both sides have not been short of goals. The combination of a motivated home side and an away team with genuine attacking quality suggests we will see at least three goals before the final whistle.

Correct Score Prediction

Besiktas 2-1 Istanbul Basaksehir. The home side edges it through their stronger overall quality and the fortress they have built at Tupras Stadium, but Basaksehir make them work for it. Shomurodov or Bozok grabs a goal to make it interesting before Besiktas close it out.

Bet Builder Tip

Besiktas winning while both teams score fits the pattern of a competitive derby where the home side has the edge but cannot keep a clean sheet, and the corners market should deliver with both sides pushing for goals throughout.

Final Match Prediction

Besiktas should have enough to get the job done here. Their home record is genuinely impressive, Italiano’s squad carries more quality than Basaksehir’s on paper, and the pressure of two consecutive league defeats should sharpen their focus rather than undermine it. The European fixture mid week is the one nagging doubt, but playing in front of your own supporters in a derby tends to lift a squad rather than drain it further.

Basaksehir will not come here and roll over. They have done the damage at this ground before, and Shomurodov and Bozok give them a genuine threat. But their away form is simply too poor to back them to take anything from this one. Besiktas 2-1, a winning return to league action, but not without a few nervy moments along the way.

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