In an anticipated clash at the Tupras Stadyumu, Besiktas hosts Kasimpasa in the Turkish Super Lig. With Besiktas aiming to reboot their season and Kasimpasa seeking improvement, this fixture holds significance for both clubs.
Match Preview
Besiktas, currently fifth in the league standings, experienced a turbulent period, impacting their title ambitions.
They ended last year positively with a 2-1 victory over Hatayspor, halting a three-game winless streak.
Following Riza Calimbay’s departure, interim coach Serdar Topraktepe seeks continuity after a decent start, hoping for a strong performance against Kasimpasa.
Despite initial home successes, Besiktas faced recent defeats to Alanyaspor and Fenerbahce, aiming to reverse this trend against Kasimpasa, a team they often dominate at home.
Kasimpasa enters the match after a winless run of three games, including a recent 2-2 draw with Caykur Rizespor.
While sitting ninth in the league, they hope to improve their away form, having recorded only one win in their last seven league games.
Team News
Besiktas has dealt with internal issues, sidelining several players, including Vincent Aboubakar, Valentin Rosier, Eric Bailly, Rachid Ghezzal, and Jean Onana.
Injuries also plague the squad, with five players sidelined, including Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gedson Fernandes.
Additionally, Daniel Amartey joins the Ghanaian national team for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Kasimpasa continues without Samuel Bastien due to an undisclosed issue, while Nuno Da Costa leads the attacking line.
Predicted Lineups
Besiktas: (4-3-3)
Gunok;
Bulut, Komec, Colley, Masuaku;
Ucan, Hadziahmetovic, Rashica;
Muleka, Tosun, Kilicsoy
Kasimpasa: (4-2-3-1)
Gianniotis;
Winck, Omeruo, Ciftpinar, Ozcan;
Gul, Kara;
Fall, Hajradinovic, Ben Ouanes;
Da Costa
Prediction: Besiktas 2-1 Kasimpasa
Besiktas seems reinvigorated under Topraktepe’s guidance and aims to showcase this to their fans. Kasimpasa faces struggles, and despite their efforts, Besiktas holds an edge for victory in this encounter.