Besiktas vs Konyaspor Prediction: The Black Eagles Are The Superior Side And All Three Points Are Coming Home

Besiktas will welcome Konyaspor to the Vodafone Park in the 26th round of the Turkish Super Lig. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Besiktas

Form: DWLDL

After 25 rounds, Besiktas occupies the fourth position with 40 points in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with third-placed Trabzonspor. This season, the title is as elusive as a needle in a haystack for the Black Eagles, as they are a significant 26 points behind claiming first place, making them liable for a European football spot finish, which also seems under threat as they have maintained a one-point advantage over fifth-placed Kasimpasa. 

In the previous round, Besiktas were held to a goalless draw against Kayserispor away from home. This has witnessed them record a solitary win in their last five league matches (L2 D2), depicting a side that has typified inconsistency. 

Having endured a three-match losing streak at home, the Black Eagles have turned things around with a three-match unbeaten run, recording two wins and a solitary draw while outscoring their opponents 5-0, and this should see them brimming with confidence to extend their unbeaten run to four.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Gunok; Svensson, Worrall, Colley, Masuaku; Elmusrati, Muci, Fernandes; Tosun, Kilicsoy, Muleka

Konyaspor

Form: WDLDD

On the flip side, Konyaspor has also faced significant challenges this season, as their situation is quite dire. The Anatolian Eagle face the threat of being relegated to the second tier, as they currently occupy 19th place with 25 points in the Turkish Super Lig standings. However, they still have a shot at redemption, as only three points separate them from safety. 

In the previous round, Konyaspor secured a crucial three points in their fight for survival as they defeated Ankaragucu 1-0 at home, buoyed by their previous success against Sivasspor in the round of 16 of the Turkish Cup, winning 1-0 on the road.  

Despite being on a two-match unbeaten run (W1 D1), confidence remains diminished, mainly due to the fact that they have recorded a single win in eight league matches (D4 L3). Away from home, their performance has been lackluster, going winless in eleven matches (D6 L5), and by the looks of it, they could be in for a convincing defeat. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Slowik; Oguz, Damjanovic, Yazgili, Haubert; Dikmen, N'Zonzi; Ethemi, Cicaldau, Prip; Cikalleshi

Match Facts

• Besiktas are currently on a three-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
• Konyaspor have won one of their last thirteen away matches in the Super Lig.
• Besiktas averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Konyaspor averages 0.77 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 41 meetings, Besiktas have won 17 times, Konyaspor have won 10 times, and there have been 14 draws, with the goal difference being 65-48 in favor of Besiktas. 

Expert Betting Tips

 Besiktas has disappointed in recent weeks, struggling with inconsistent performances that have resulted in dropping points unnecessarily. Now, with an opportunity to make amends for their poor showing, they have the advantage of playing at home, where they have performed relatively better (although not entirely up to expectations). This gives them a chance to return to winning ways against an opponent that has shown erratic form when playing away.

Considering that the Black Eagles have been the superior side in this fixture, we anticipate them to clinch all three points by backing them up in the full-time market combined with the total under 5.5 goals.

• W1 & TU 5.5 for 1.65
• Konyaspor Corners - Over 3.5 for 2.00
• 1st Half - W1 for 2.00