Fenerbahce vs Besiktas Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Super Lig 2024-25

Istanbul gears up to host Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.

The Matchday 34 fixtures of the Super Lig take us to the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium as Fenerbahce and Besiktas lock horns in a thrilling clash.

Fenerbahce are positioned second in the Super Lig points table. A win in the next game could see the gap reduced to just two points with table toppers Galatasaray. They have so far lost only two games in the season and are coming after a win over Gaziantep.

Their Turkish Cup ambitions were demolished after Galatasaray handed them a 2-1 defeat in the quarter-finals recently. With their sights set on a big win, we can expect the home fans to turn up in large numbers to back their side.

Besiktas, on the other hand, find themselves positioned fourth in the Super Lig points table. So far, they have managed to win 14 games in the 31 matches they have played. A win in the next game could see them penetrate into the top three and bolster their ambitions for a Europa League qualifier spot.

They are coming after a big win over Hatayspor, where they thrashed their opponents 5-1. They also suffered defeats recently from Istanbul Basaksehir. Their season has been very inconsistent so far, but they have a golden opportunity to undo the wrongs and secure a top-three finish.

Kick-Off: 

• Location: Istanbul, Turkiye
• Stadium: Sukru Saracoglu Stadium
• Date: Sunday, 4 May
• Kick-off Time: 9:30 PM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form: 

Fenerbahce (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-L

Besiktas (in all competitions): W-D-L-D-L

Players to watch :

Edin Dzeko (Fenerbahce)

Edin Dzeko, the 39-year-old veteran Bosnian striker, during his prime, has plied for teams like Manchester City, Roma and Inter Milan before joining the Turkish outfit, back in 2023. He has won the Premier League twice under Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City.

Edin Dzeko appreciation post! The myth, the warrior! 👊 pic.twitter.com/jhNdtpf300

— Fenerbahçe English (@Fenerbahce_EN) December 15, 2024

One of the finest players to play from Bosnia, Dzeko has also won the Bosnian Footballer of the Year thrice. Since joining Fenerbahce, his impact has also been significant as he has made 65 appearances and netted a total of 33 goals so far.

Ciro Immobile (Besiktas)

Ciro Immobile, the 35-year-old Italian striker from Torre Annuziata, has also played for some of the top European clubs like Juventus, Genoa and Borussia Dortmund before signing for Lazio. He rendered his services to Lazio for almost a decade before bidding adieu to the Italian outfit.

İyi Geceler Büyük Beşiktaş Taraftarı 🦅🏆🖐🏻————-Good Night Grand Beşiktaş supporter 🦅🏆🖐🏻@Besiktas pic.twitter.com/DTb7jH5Rl5

— Ciro Immobile (@ciroimmobile) August 3, 2024

He recently joined Besiktas, and his impact has been quick, registering 14 goals in just 26 matches. His exemplary performance helped Besiktas win the Turkish Super Cup in 2024.

Match facts

• Fenerbahce won three of their last five matches.
• They are coming after a win over Gaziantep.
• Besiktas won one game in their last five matches.

Fenerbahce vs Besiktas: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Fenerbahce to win the match.
• Tip 2 – Edin Dzeko to score first
• Tip 3 – Fenerbahce 3-2 Besiktas

Injury and team news

Kasimpasa will miss the presence of Claudio Winck for the upcoming game.

The visitors are set to miss Elan Ricardo for the next game.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 120

Fenerbahce won – 55

Besiktas won – 55

Matches drawn – 50

Predicted lineup

Fenerbahce predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Egribayat (GK); Soyuncu, Skriniar, Akcicek; Aydin, Yuksek, Fred, Kostic; Kahveci; Talisca, Dzeko

Besiktas predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Gunok (GK); Svensson, Gabriel, Topcu, Terzi; Hadziahmetovic, Fernandes; Rashica, Silva, Muci; Immobile

Match prediction

Both teams would be keen to win this match, but given Fenerbahce’s home advantage and a winning streak, we expect this game to culminate in a goal-scoring thriller with the Istanbul side having the last laugh.

Prediction: Fenerbahce 3-2 Besiktas

Telecast Details

Turkey – TOD, Digiturk Play

France – myCanal

US –  fubo TV, Fanatiz USA

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