Hradec Kralove vs Besiktas prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 6, 2026
In the Europa League qualification semi-finals on August 6, 2026, Hradec Kralove and Besiktas will play the first leg. The visitors are determined to show their best side.
Hradec Kralove vs Besiktas: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Hradec Kralove has only started in European competitions twice before. They surprised last season by finishing fourth. This year, they began with a win against Pardubice. Against Bohemians 1905, however, they only managed a goalless draw. The Istanbul giant has struggled again: after several managerial changes, they lost not only to Galatasaray and Fenerbahce but also to Trabzonspor, ending up in fourth place.
The Czechs started their Europa League campaign with two wins over Tromso. In Norway, they won thanks to a single goal. At home, they secured a more convincing result, 3-1, wrapping it up by the 53rd minute.
The Turks, also updating their squad, started with two victories against a tough opponent—Midtjylland. At home, they managed a narrow 1-0 win, but in Denmark they netted a couple of unanswered goals.
Previous Matches: Hradec Kralove vs Besiktas
This will be the first time the Istanbul giant visits the Czech hinterlands.
The visitors are much stronger. We predict they will be able to secure a victory away from home (odds – 1.87).
Hradec Kralove vs Besiktas: Key Stats and Trends
- Hradec Kralove has won both of its previous League matches
- The team scored an average of 1.43 goals and conceded 1.17 per match
- Besiktas won twice in the previous qualification round
- The club averaged 1.74 goals scored and 1.18 conceded
Hradec Kralove vs Besiktas: Probable Starting Lineups
Hradec Kralove plays with a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Zadražil - Čech, Čigák, Ugrinčat - Horák, Dančák, Darida, Kučera - Slončík, van Buren - Migalik
Besiktas plays with a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Nübel - Yilmaz, Topcu, Tiago Djaló, Murillo - Özcan - Fakili, Kökçü, Junior Olaytan, Cherny - O Hen Gu
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