Besiktas vs Alanyaspor: prediction, head-to-head stats and probable lineups — 23.04.2026
One of the Turkish Cup quarter-final clashes unfolds on Thursday in Istanbul, where local giants Besiktas welcome Alanyaspor. For the hosts, the cup represents a last-ditch opportunity to salvage their season, while the visitors travel with confidence, buoyed by a strong run in recent head-to-head encounters.
Match preview
Besiktas enjoyed a powerful stretch earlier in the season, racking up an 18-match unbeaten run, but the closing stages have been far less consistent. In their last six outings, the team has suffered three defeats, including painful losses to Galatasaray and Fenerbahce (both 0-1), as well as a recent 1-2 setback against Samsunspor.
Against this backdrop, the Cup becomes the main priority for the Black Eagles, and it's crucial to note that their home form remains rock-solid. With just one defeat in their last 12 matches at Vodafone Park and consistent attacking output, Besiktas are a formidable opponent - especially in knockout football, where every mistake is magnified.
Alanyaspor may not dazzle, but they remain a tricky adversary thanks to their tactical discipline. The visitors have only one win in their last nine matches, but they continue to pick up points, and prior to their 0-1 loss to Kasimpasa, they held a five-game unbeaten streak.
The visitors' main weapon is a well-organized defense and the ability to adapt to their opponent's style. João Pereira's side doesn't allow much space and often drags matches into gritty battles. The return of Ianis Hagi and the fine form of Güven Yalçın add extra options up front.
Probable lineups
- Besiktas: Destanoglu, Yilmaz, Topcu, Agbadou, Murillo, Asllani, Toure, Kekcu, Olaitan, Ünder, Hyun Gyu.
- Alanyaspor: Victor, Lima, Aliti, Akdağ, Hadergjonaj, Makouta, Janvier, Rua, Hagi, Ui Jo, Yalçın.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Besiktas have lost just one of their last 12 home games, winning eight.
- Alanyaspor are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Besiktas, including a 2-0 win earlier this season.
- Both teams have scored in five of the last six head-to-head games.
Prediction
This match looks far trickier for the favorite than the lineups might suggest. Besiktas are indeed superior in squad quality and motivation, but current form and the pressure of expectation could work against them—especially if the game becomes a scrappy affair. Alanyaspor have already shown they can defy the odds against this opponent. Still, home advantage and cup focus should be decisive - expect Besiktas to edge it, but only after a tense and hard-fought contest.
