Besiktas vs Fenerbahce preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be involved in this game, and he already has one goal to his name in this campaign.

Sergen Yalcin’s Besiktas were left frustrated again in a 1-1 draw with Kasimpasa, failing to capitalise on their early goal to secure victory.

Tammy Abraham missed from the spot to double the lead, and the opposition restored parity one minute later.

Fenerbahce, meanwhile, are enjoying a good streak, unbeaten in six matches across all competitions after their 4-0 win over Gaziantep last time out.

The Yellow Canaries have not conceded in their last four competitive matches, but despite this, it remains a tricky tie for the visitors.

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There has been three draws in the last five meetings between these sides at Tupras Stadium, with each team winning one.

Since the Black Eagles moved to Tupras Stadium in 2016, they have only lost once in nine home derbies against Fenerbahce (W3, D5, L1).

Besiktas have also edged recent meetings, with three wins in the last five, while Fenerbahce have won twice.

Besiktas will once again be without Ege Tiknaz, who continues his recovery from a knee injury. However, Rafa Silva has shaken off a knock and is expected to return to the starting lineup. 

Cengiz Under — fresh from scoring against Kasimpasa — remains a major attacking outlet on the right. Former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham will spearhead the attack and look to make amends for his missed penalty last week.

Fenerbahce, meanwhile, are still missing Cenk Tosun, Irfan Can Kahveci, and Mert Hakan Yandas, though John Duran’s return to training offers a potential boost. 

Up front, the lethal duo of Youssef En-Nesyri and Anderson Talisca have been in devastating form, combining for 11 of the team’s 18 league goals, with both netting braces in the recent win over Gaziantep.

Besiktas: Destanoglu; Sazdagi, Topku, Djalo, Yilmaz; Kokcu, Ndidi; Rashica, R Silva, Under; Abraham

Fenerbahce: Ederson; Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Brown; Asensio, Alvarez, Yuksek; Nene, En-Nesyri, Akturkoglu

We expect a fierce and balanced contest, with the first goal likely to shape the result. The team that has scored first in the last 41 meetings between them have only lost four times. 

The visitors’ superior attacking form could just tip it their way, though a draw feels most likely, given the motivation of the hosts.

Correct score prediction: Besiktas 1-1 Fenerbahce

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• Both teams to score (Yes)

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