Gaziantep vs Beşiktaş: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 01.05.2026
One of the fixtures of the 32nd round of the Turkish Super Lig will take place on Friday at the Gaziantep Stadium, where the local side, Gaziantep BB, will host Beşiktaş. The hosts are set for their first home match under Mirel Radoi, while the visitors will look to snap an unpleasant run of head-to-head setbacks and stay sharp ahead of their cup showdown.
Match preview
Gaziantep BB come into this clash after a managerial shake-up: a prolonged slump led to the departure of Burak Yılmaz, and Mirel Radoi began his tenure with a 0-3 away defeat to Eyüpspor. Before that, the team managed an emphatic farewell at home against Kayserispor — 3-0, but overall, recent months have been marked by instability and tactical searching for the club.
The new coach has already tried to shift the team from their usual three-at-the-back formation to a 4-1-4-1 setup, and judging by his debut, he is unlikely to abandon this idea right away. However, squad shortages restrict his options: Pape Ndiaye, Silvayn Mbakata, and Ali Ablak remain sidelined, while the condition of Ogyun Özçicek is questionable. A key intrigue is the choice of young Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado over the more familiar Melih Kabasakal in the holding midfield role.
Beşiktaş are winding down their season with a different mindset: Sergen Yalçın's men are out of the medal race but hold onto fourth place while shifting their focus to the Turkish Cup. After a confident 3-0 cup win over Alanyaspor, the "Black Eagles" surprisingly couldn't break down Karagümrük at home in the league — 0-0, highlighting a clear shift in priorities as the season draws to a close.
The visitors receive a boost with the return from suspension of Ersin Destanoğlu and Mikael Murillo, which should add security both in defense and between the posts. However, Rıdvan Yılmaz will miss the trip due to suspension, while Kartal Yılmaz and Necip Uysal remain in the treatment room. Against a crisis-ridden Gaziantep, the more cohesive structure of Beşiktaş stands out as a key advantage for the away side.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Gaziantep BB are unbeaten against Beşiktaş in their last four meetings: two wins and two draws.
- The first round of this season saw a 2-2 draw in Istanbul, with Mohamed Bayo scoring a brace for Gaziantep.
- On home turf, Gaziantep BB have not lost to Beşiktaş in six straight meetings since September 2019.
Prediction
Gaziantep BB will feel the emotional lift of playing their first home match under Radoi, but a managerial bounce alone may not be enough. The team still looks raw after the recent overhaul, and the 0-3 loss to Eyüpspor showed that the new mechanisms aren't yet shielding the hosts from defensive lapses. Beşiktaş may be somewhat relaxed in the league, with their main focus now on the Turkish Cup, but in terms of squad quality, structure, and individual skill, the visitors remain a clear cut above. The return of Destanoğlu and Murillo brings more balance, and against Gaziantep's shaky defense, the "Black Eagles" should have the resources to make their away trip count.
