Gaziantep vs Besiktas Prediction: Redemption Seeking Black Eagles Will Strike Their Claws For Victory

Gaziantep will welcome Besiktas to the Gaziantep Stadium in the 29th round of the Turkish Super Lig.

Besiktas will be eager to get back to winning ways following their setback in the derby against Galatasaray in their own backyard. The Black Eagles have been the dominant side in this fixture and are expected to secure maximum points against a floundering Gaziantep side they have not lost to in their last six matches (W4 D2).

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Gaziantep

Form: LLDWD

It has been a case of struggling with inconsistency in the Turkish Super Lig for the Gaziantep-based side, situated in the southeast region of Turkey. Gaziantep have managed one win in their last eleven league matches (D6 L4), and this has seen them entrenched in the relegation zone, with one point seperating them from safety.

A 1-0 defeat at the hands of Antalyaspor last time out left them without a win in three league games (L2 D1) while increasing their losing streak to two matches with their lack of inefficiency in the final third, resulting in them failing to score in these two matches. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

Nita; Kizildag, N'Koulou, Ersoy; Morais, Ozcicek, Badji, Gradel, Sorescu; Monteiro, Dragus

Besiktas

Form: LWWDW

Fully conscious that vying for the league title this season is far beyond their grasp, there's still a glimmer of hope in the Besiktas camp that not all their hopes of clinching silverware this season are dashed, having booked themselves a spot in the semi-finals en route to the finals for the first time since the 2020-21 season.

Fernando Santos' wards fell short of claiming bragging rights in the local derby against rivals Galatasaray as they inadvertently caused their own downfall with Al-Musrati's own goal within the first two minutes of the opening half, leading to a 1-0 defeat in front of their boisterous fans. In light of this defeat, the Black Eagles saw their six-match unbeaten run (W5 D1) across all competitions come to an end. Occupying the fourth spot in the Turkish Super Lig standings, Besiktas are only three points ahead of the top three, although a win wouldn't make much of a difference to their positioning due to a goal difference between them and third-placed Trabzonspor.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Gunok; Bulut, Uysal, Sanuc, Masuaku; Al Musrati, Amartey; Rashica, Muci, Tosun; Kilicsoy

Match Facts

• Gaziantep are winless in their last nine home matches in the Turkish Super Lig.
• Besiktas have maintained a six-match unbeaten run against Gaziantep.
• Gaziantep averages 1 goal per game when playing at home, and Besiktas averages 1.36 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 14 meetings, Gaziantep have won three times, Besiktas have won nine times, and there have been two draws, with the goal difference being 28-11 in favor of Besiktas.

Expert Betting Tips

Gaziantep have shown close to nothing with their home matches this season as they have been grappling with inconsistency, going winless in their last nine matches. They go up against a side that they've failed to defeat in their last six matches (L4 D2), with their last win dating back to 2020, winning 3-1 at home. Considering the factors mentioned above, it's fair to conclude that they won't have it easy in their bid to get back on the winning trail.

Given the gulf in quality and experience between the two sides, we anticipate one of the three most successful clubs in Turkish football to secure a comfortable win away from home by supporting them in the full-time market combined with the total of under 5.5 goals.

• W2 & TU 5.5 for 2.04
• Anytime Goalscorer - Semih Kilicsoy for 3.10
• Correct Score - Gaziantep 0:2 Besiktas for 8.00