Besiktas vs Antalyaspor prediction and betting tips on March 16, 2024
The pivotal clash of the 30th round of the Turkish Super Lig will take place in Istanbul, where local powerhouse Besiktas will host Antalyaspor at the Vodafone Park arena. The experts from our platform have prepared a forecast for this match.
Besiktas
The Istanbul-based club commenced the league season successfully, however, the autumnal setbacks have eliminated any prospect of contending for the championship. Presently, the "black eagles" occupy the fourth spot in the league standings, amassing 46 points. They trail Trabzonspor, who hold the third position, by three points, while their lead over Kasimpasa is also three points. Last weekend, the "black eagles" contested an away match against Gaziantep, where they suffered a 0-2 defeat. Before that, Besiktas failed to challenge Galatasaray at home, conceding a 0-1 loss. Consequently, the team has endured two consecutive defeats, despite previously enjoying a streak of six matches across all competitions without defeat.
Antalyaspor
The "Scorpions" were recently hot on the heels of Besiktas, competing for European qualification spots. However, a series of defeats has led Antalyaspor to plummet to eighth place in the Super Lig standings. Currently, Sergen Yalcin's team has accumulated 38 points, trailing the "black eagles" by eight points. In their last league match, Antalyaspor played away against Basaksehir, where they suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat, conceding a goal in the 90+2nd minute. This loss marked the "Scorpions'" third defeat in their last five matches, with only one victory during this period.
Interesting facts about the match and the history of personal encounters
- In the first round, Besiktas defeated Antalyaspor in an away match with a score of 2-1.
- In the last three matches of this confrontation, both teams have scored, and the bet on "Total over 2.5" has been successful.
- Besiktas has played to a draw (0-0) against Antalyaspor in their last two matches in Istanbul, failing to secure a victory in their last five official encounters.
Besiktas vs Antalyaspor Prediction
Bookmakers offer favorable odds for a home victory, estimating the likelihood of Besiktas winning with a coefficient of 1.89. We believe that betting on the outright winner here is risky, so our wager is "Both teams to score" with a coefficient of 1.76.
