Besiktas will entertain Genclerbirligi at Tupras Stadium in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. The hosts are fifth in the standings, winning six of their 10 league games. Gençler have three wins and 11 points to their name.
The Black Eagles have seen a drop in form recently, winning just one of their last five games in all competitions. They faced Kasimpasa in their previous league outing and were held to a 2-2 draw. Leandro Trossard and Dusan Vlahovic scored in the first and the second halves, respectively.
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They met Celtic in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday and fell to a 3-2 away defeat. Orkun Kokcu scored an 85th-minute equalizer, but Camilo Duran restored Celtic’s lead two minutes later.
The visitors met Alanyaspor on Monday and secured a 5-0 home triumph. Franco Tongya had two assists and a goal to his name.
Besiktas vs Genclerbirligi head-to-head stats and key numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 105 times in all competitions. As expected, the hosts have the upper hand in these meetings, recording 59 wins. Gençler have 13 wins, and 33 games have ended in draws.
- Both teams registered away wins in their league meetings last season, scoring two goals apiece in the wins.
- Genclerbirligi have won their last two games with a scoreline of 5-0.
- Besiktas have scored two goals each in their last four games in all competitions.
- The visitors have lost their last three Super Lig away games without scoring.
- The last 11 meetings between them have produced decisive outcomes, with the hosts recording eight wins.
- Gençler have failed to score in three of their last six games in all competitions.
Besiktas vs Genclerbirligi prediction
The Black Eagles have struggled a bit recently, conceding at least two goals in five of their last six games across all competitions. Nonetheless, they have an impressive home record this season, winning nine of their 10 games, and are strong favorites.
Ümit Akdag is nursing a wrist injury, while Milot Rashica is also expected to sit this one out. Fabio Miretti is nursing a shoulder injury and is expected to return after the international break.
Gençler have registered three wins in the league this season, with two of them coming at home. Interestingly, they have won their last two away games in this fixture, scoring three goals in that period.
Dimitrios Goutas, Kévin Rodrigues, Peter Etebo, and Pedro Pereira are expected to miss this match for the visitors due to injuries.
The Black Eagles have a 100% home record in the Super Lig this season, scoring 14 goals in that period, and should make the most of their home advantage to secure a win.
Prediction: Besiktas 2-1 Genclerbirligi
Besiktas vs Genclerbirligi betting tips
Tip 1: Besiktas to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes
Edited by Shubham Dupare
