Sivasspor vs Besiktas Prediction: A Minor Blip In Form Doesn't Mean The Black Eagles Won't Be Able To Step Up In This Fixture

Sivasspor will welcome Besiktas to the Yeni Sivas 4 Eylul Stadium in the 23rd round of the Turkish Super Lig.

Besiktas are currently experiencing a minor blip in form as they are winless in two league matches and will seek to get back on track with a convincing win over a Sivasspor side they've maintained overt superiority over in past meetings.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Sivasspor

Form: LDLDW

Having avoided relegation by a point in the previous season, Sivasspor may find themselves suffering the same fate this season as their performance has yet to meet expectations despite appointing the services of former manager Bulent Uygun, who has just notched a single win in his five matches in charge. With six wins picked up in 22 matches, Bulent Uygun's men find themselves five points ahead of the relegation zone.

In their latest match against Antalyaspor on the road, they squandered a one-goal lead, slumping to a 2-1 defeat, which signified their eighth loss in 22 matches played. Despite the expectation that playing at home would provide comfort for them this season, it has turned out to be the opposite, as they have recorded a single win in ten matches while being swamped with seven draws and a mere two losses, making them a side unlikely to pose a threat in this impending encounter.

Having accumulated 26 points from 22 matches, Sivasspor occupy the 13th spot in the Turkish Super Lig standings, level on points with two teams above them and three points adrift of a ninth-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Vural; Kapacak, Appindangoye, Camara, Ciftci; Pougouras, Kvet, Erdal; Bassan, Manaj, Barrow

Besiktas

Form: DLWWL

In another typical Beşiktaş display, a rather subpar one, they experienced a point drop in their home match against Adana Demirspor. Despite having a numerical advantage three minutes into the second half, it wasn't enough to see them turn destiny into prosperity as they settled for a goalless stalemate to share the spoils.

Apart from extending their winless run in the league to two matches (L1 and D1), the Black Eagles have failed to find the back of the net in those matches for the first time since February 2023. In their recent outing against Pendikspor away, they experienced a real uphill battle, facing the music and trying to turn the tide, but to no avail as they shipped four goals without an answer, which signified their fifth defeat in eleven matches, although before this they were on a four-match unbeaten run (W3 D1) and will seek to reignite their confidence by bouncing back.

Having accumulated 36 points from 22 matches, Besiktas sits fourth in the Turkish Super League, three points ahead of fifth-placed Antalyaspor and three points behind a third-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Gunok; Bulut, Sanuc, Bingol, Meras; Tiknaz; Rashica, Zaynutdinov, Fernandes, Kilicsoy; Tosun

Match Facts

• Sivasspor have won one of their last seven matches against Besiktas.
• Besiktas have lost one of their five away matches in the Super Lig.
• Sivasspor averages 1.1 goals per game when playing at home, and Besiktas averages 1.55 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the past 36 encounters, Sivasspor secured victory 12 times, with 6 draws, while Besiktas Istanbul emerged victorious 18 times. The goal difference stands at 51-39 in favor of Besiktas Istanbul.

Expert Betting Tips

Currently, Besiktas is going through a slight dip in form, although it hasn't significantly impacted their position in the standings as they still find themselves in contention for the third spot, with a mere point being the only hindrance. Having dominated this fixture, they are expected to get back to winning ways.

Considering that the Black Eagles have won five of their last seven away matches in this fixture, coupled with their improving performance on the road in the league, we expect them to claim a comfortable win in this one against a side that has been struggling for consistency in their home matches.

• W2 for 2.00
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.75
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.65