Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Besiktas
Trabzonspor
On February 15, Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor will clash in a key Turkish Süper Lig fixture. Will this be an intense, high-scoring battle? Here’s my detailed betting analysis for this match.
Beşiktaş
This has been a difficult season for Beşiktaş, with a managerial change bringing in Ole Gunnar Solskjær—best known for his playing days at Manchester United but also an experienced coach.
The club recently failed to qualify for the UEFA Europa League playoffs, losing 1-0 away to Twente in the decisive match. Beşiktaş finished 28th overall in the group stage standings.
Domestically, things haven’t been ideal either, as Beşiktaş currently sits sixth in the league, trailing the top four by four points (though they have a game in hand).
In their last league match, they secured a 2-0 away win over Sivasspor, extending their unbeaten streak to six Süper Lig matches.
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor is also struggling this season, currently 9th in the table and 10 points behind the top four (with a game in hand).
Despite their lower position, the team has improved significantly, picking up 10 points in their last four matches, keeping four consecutive clean sheets in the process.
In their most recent outing, they edged Eyüpspor 1-0 at home, surviving an early penalty miss from their opponents.
Trabzonspor has reinforced their attack with the arrivals of Oleksandr Zubkov and Danylo Sikan from Shakhtar Donetsk, but making a major push this season remains challenging.
Probable lineups
- Beşiktaş: Günok, Masuaku, Uduokhai, Topçu, Svensson, Fernandes, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Müçi, João Mário, Rashica, Immobile.
- Trabzonspor: Çakır, Malheiro, Savić, Batagov, Eskihellaç, Lundström, Güneş, Nwakaeme, Zubkov, Višća, Sikan.
Match facts
- Beşiktaş at home: 6 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws.
- Trabzonspor away: Yet to win this season (5 losses, 5 draws).
- Betting odds: Beşiktaş 1.86 | Draw 3.85 | Trabzonspor 3.85.
Head-to-head (H2H)
Their first-leg match was a tense battle, with Trabzonspor going down to 10 men in the 13th minute but still managing to hold Beşiktaş to a 1-1 draw.
Prediction
Beşiktaş is the logical favorite, given their superior position and Trabzonspor’s poor away record. However, Trabzonspor is in good form and could cause problems for the hosts.
Both teams are unbeaten in their last Süper Lig matches, which suggests we could see an open game with opportunities at both ends. Best bet: Both teams to score (BTTS – Yes).
