MX23RW : Monday, November 18 10:35:47| >> :600:111777:111777:
[monks data]
Besiktas
Turkish Super Lig | Gameweek 6
Sep 24, 2023 at 3pm UK
Vodafone Park (Istanbul)

Besiktas
2 - 1
Kayserispor

FT(HT: 0-0)
Mane (47')

Preview: Besiktas vs. Kayserispor - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Besiktas and Kayserispor, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Besiktas take on Kayserispor at Vodafone Park on Sunday afternoon, in the latest round of Turkish Super Lig fixtures.

The hosts will be looking to leapfrog their opponents in the table with a victory this weekend, as they currently sit two points below them in the standings.


Match preview

Besiktas' Vincent Aboubakar celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates on April 2, 2023© Reuters

Besiktas finished third in the Turkish Super Lig last season, which meant they had to get through three round of qualifying to reach the Europa Conference League group stages, but they got the job done, and they played their first match in the competition on Thursday.

The Black Eagles picked up a decent point in their opening game, drawing 1-1 away at Club Brugge in Group D, with Cenk Tosun bagging an equaliser in the 88th minute, his first goal of the campaign.

Although Senol Gunes's side have performed well in Europe up to this point, the manager may be a little disappointed with how they have started in the league, having dropped points twice in their opening four games.

As things stand, Besiktas are on seven points, having been held to a 1-1 draw against newly-promoted Pendikspor back in August, while they were on the receiving end of a 3-0 defeat against Trabzonspor in their last Super Lig game.

Although the Black Eagles dominated possession at Papara Park, they were very poor on the front foot, recording just one shot on target in the entire match, and a much-improved performance will be needed this weekend.

Kayserispor have made a very solid start to the season, having taken nine points from their opening five games, and they are yet to lose a game, drawing three and winning two of their matches.

On the opening day of the campaign, the Anatolian Star did very well to hold reigning champions Galatasaray to a 0-0 draw at the Kadir Has Stadium, and they have since gone on to win their other two home games.

Recep Ucar's side defeated newly-promoted Samsunspor 2-1 at the end of August, and they secured a 2-0 victory against Gaziantep FK last weekend, with Mame Thiam scoring a brace.

However, Sunday's game is likely to be the toughest test of Kayserispor's season so far, given that they have a very poor record against Besiktas, losing four of the last five matches between the two sides.

Besiktas Turkish Super Lig form:


Besiktas form (all competitions):


Kayserispor Turkish Super Lig form:


Team News

Besiktas coach Senol Gunes before the match on April 2, 2023© Reuters

Besiktas have no fresh injury concerns heading into Sunday's game, but some changes may be in order, given that they were in action on Thursday night, and there is a chance Tosun is rewarded with a start after scoring the equaliser last time out.

As such, Vincent Aboubakar may drop to the bench, having not scored in his last two games, while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain may come back into the midfield, replacing Amir Hadziahmetovic.

As for Kayserispor, Olivier Kemen was forced off with injury in the first half against Gaziantep last weekend, meaning Ali Karimi may be handed a start in central midfield.

Thiam has been in incredible recent form, scoring five goals in his last four games, and the 30-year-old is poised to lead the line for the visitors.


Besiktas possible starting lineup:
Gunok; Rosier, Bailly, Amartey, Masuaku; Tiknaz, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fernandes; Rashica, Muleka, Tosun

Kayserispor possible starting lineup:
Bayazit; Uzodimma, Attamah, Kocaman, Carole; Ackah, Sazdagi, Civelek, Kemen, Mane; Thiam


SM words green background

We say: Besiktas 2-0 Kayserispor

Although Kayserispor have made a solid start to the season, they are still yet to pick up a win away from home, and they have a very poor record against Besiktas.

As such, we expect the hosts to run out fairly comfortable winners on Sunday afternoon.



For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting a home win in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Home Win:data


ID:524747:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect10674:

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


Game History

How you voted: Besiktas vs Kayserispor

Besiktas
76.5%
Draw
17.6%
Kayserispor
5.9%
17
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri on July 19, 2023
Read Next:
Besiktas 'pushing to sign Hannibal from Man United'
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1GalatasarayGalatasaray11101032112131
2Fenerbahce118212791826
3Samsunspor1281324131125
4EyupsporEyupspor126421811722
5BesiktasBesiktas116321910921
6Goztepe SKGoztepe SK115331913618
7SivassporSivasspor125251720-317
8Istanbul BasaksehirIstanbul114431714316
9KasimpasaKasimpasa123541619-314
10KonyasporKonyaspor124261420-614
11AntalyasporAntalyaspor124261524-914
12Caykur RizesporCaykur Rizespor114161019-913
13TrabzonsporTrabzonspor112631214-212
14GaziantepGaziantep113351518-312
15KayserisporKayserispor112631116-512
16Bodrumspor123271016-611
17AlanyasporAlanyaspor11245914-510
18Hatayspor111371018-86
19Adana Demirspor11029925-162


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!