Beşiktaş vs Kayserispor prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 19 January 2026
One of the matches of the 18th round of the Turkish championship will be played on Monday at the Tüpraş Stadyumu in Istanbul, where local side Beşiktaş will host Kayserispor. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this clash with solid chances for success.
Match preview
Beşiktaş is having a disappointing season. The team failed to qualify for European competitions, which led to the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and their results in the Turkish Süper Lig have also left much to be desired. Currently, the "Black Eagles" occupy only fifth place in the league, which clearly does not match their status as one of Turkish football’s giants.
At the same time, it should be noted that recently, head coach Sergen Yalçın has managed to get the Istanbul club back on track. Beşiktaş are unbeaten in seven consecutive matches, racking up five wins during this stretch. Their last defeat came on November 2nd—when the team lost 2-3 to archrivals Fenerbahçe, playing with ten men from the middle of the first half after Orkun Kökçü was sent off. Thanks to their improved results, Beşiktaş have managed to slightly improve their league position, but it’s still not the level that fans expect. However, they are just three points behind fourth-placed Göztepe, so their chances of moving closer to the European spots remain alive.
Kayserispor’s situation in the Süper Lig is much more complicated. The “Anatolian Stars” are in the relegation zone, though the bottom of the table is incredibly tight and even a single point could significantly boost their standing. Unlike Beşiktaş, the team has not played any official matches in the new year, limiting themselves to two friendlies: a goalless draw with Romania’s Hermannstadt and a 3-2 win over Czech side Artis Brno.
In the Turkish league, Kayserispor are on a run of three consecutive draws: 1-1 with Eyüpspor and Konyaspor, and 0-0 with Alanyaspor. Overall, the club is unbeaten in four league matches, as before this streak Radomir Ðalović’s men defeated Rizespor 1-0. The only goal in that match was scored by Slovak midfielder László Bénes, who has been one of Kayserispor’s key players this season.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Beşiktaş have won three matches in a row.
- Over 2 goals were scored in four of Beşiktaş’s last five matches.
- Less than 3 goals were scored in Kayserispor’s last five matches.
- In the last ten head-to-head encounters between these two teams, Beşiktaş have total dominance: the Istanbul side claimed eight wins, Kayserispor won only once, and one match ended in a draw.
- The first-round match between these teams ended in a resounding 4-0 victory for Beşiktaş.
Probable lineups
- Beşiktaş: Destanoğlu - Sazdaği, Djaló, Topçu, Yilmaz - Kökçü, Uçan, Černŷ - Rashica, Şahin, Abraham
- Kayserispor: Bayazit - Opoku, Aït Bennaaer, Denswil, Civelek - Soyalp, Bénes, Mendes - Mané, Cardoso, Onugkha
Prediction
I believe Beşiktaş will win this match. The team is in excellent form, and I see no objective reasons for them to slip up here. Kayserispor are at the bottom of the table for a reason—they have looked far too weak this season—so my prediction is a victory for Beşiktaş.
