Beşiktaş vs Eyüpspor prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 16, 2026
Super Lig Turkey
In the first round of the Turkish Super Lig on August 16, 2026, Beşiktaş will face Eyüpspor. Despite their commitments in European competitions, the hosts are expected to win.
Beşiktaş vs Eyüpspor: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Istanbul giants have recently fallen behind their usual rivals. Last season, they even lost out to Trabzonspor, finishing only fourth. As a result, their new coach, Italiano, had to debut as early as July in the Europa League. After a 1-0 home win against Midtjylland, they secured an even bigger win in Denmark. Later, after a 1-0 away win over Hradec Králové, they repeated the scoreline at home.
Their modest neighbor made its Super Lig debut two seasons ago, immediately finishing sixth. But a year ago, the architect of that breakthrough, Arda Turan, moved to Shakhtar Donetsk. Without him, the team slipped into a relegation battle. They survived by just one point, 33 to 32, edging out Antalyaspor for the crucial fifteenth spot. In the final round, they snatched a 3-3 draw with Fenerbahçe, scoring the equalizer in the 87th minute!
One of the perennial favorites performed reasonably well in 2025/2026, though not impressively: while scoring 1.74 goals per match, they conceded 1.18. Their current guests struggled for the championship for good reason: scoring 0.97 goals per game, they conceded almost twice as much, 1.41.
Previous Matches: Beşiktaş vs Eyüpspor
The first four encounters all ended in victories for Beşiktaş, but in January they had to settle for a draw.
The hosts are clearly superior in class and have found their form, as proven in European competition. We are betting on them to win with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.99).
Beşiktaş vs Eyüpspor: Key Stats and Trends
- Beşiktaş have won all four matches this season
- Eyüpspor have won three of their last four matches
Beşiktaş vs Eyüpspor: Probable Starting Lineups
Beşiktaş are expected to play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Nübel - Yılmaz, Topçu, Djalo, Murillo - Özcan - Fakili, Kökçü, Olaytan, Cerny - Oh Hyun Gyu
Eyüpspor are also likely to play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Yılmaz - Meraş, Claro, Özyurt, Calegari - Taşkın - Altunbaş, Gezek, Lengowski, Radu — Bozok
Keep an eye on the Turkish Super Lig standings and stay updated on your team's form before placing your next bet.
