Fenerbahce invites local rivals Besiktas to the Sukru Saracoglu in the Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday (April 27).
The hosts have had a poor run of form and have won one of their last five games in all competitions. In their last league game, they drew 2-2 at Sivasspor last week, ending their seven-game winning streak.
Fred equalized in the first half, but Bengali-Fode Koita equalized for Sivasspor in the 57th minute. İrfan Kahveci restored the lead in the 80th minute, but Rey Manaj equalized for Sivasspor in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
Besiktas are now unbeaten in four games across all competitions. They returned to winning ways after five league games last week as goals from Ernest Muçi and Jackson Muleka helped them to a 2-0 home win over Ankaragucu.
Should Fenerbahce win, they would reduce the gap to leaders Galatasaray to four points. A win for Besiktas, meanwhile, increases their chances of a place in the top four.
Fenerbahce vs Besiktas Head-to-head and key numbers
- The two rivals faced each other 163 times, with Fenerbahce leading 57-55.
- In the last six meetings they have been evenly matched, with one win each.
- Fenerbahce won the second leg away 3-1.
- Besiktas have won one victory in six away games in the Super Lig and failed to score a goal four times.
- Fenerbahce have the best attacking record in the Super Lig this season, scoring 87 goals, 43 more than Besiktas.
Fenerbahce vs Besiktas prediction
Fenerbahce have suffered a dip in form of late, suffering three defeats in five games across all competitions. However, they are unbeaten in the Super Lig since November and have won seven of their last ten home league games.
Besiktas, on the other hand, has won one victory in six league games. Across all competitions, they haven’t scored a single goal in their last five away games. They are unbeaten in three away games against Fenerbahce, winning twice and scoring 10 goals.
They have a long injury list, including Ante Rebic, while Jonas Svensson will be unavailable due to a suspension for accumulating yellow cards.
Given Fenerbahce’s home advantage and Besiktas’ absence list, the hosts should claim a narrow victory.
Forecast: Fenerbahce 2-1 Besiktas
Fenerbahce vs Besiktas betting tips
Tip 1: Result – Fenerbahce wins
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5 Goals
Tip 3: At least one goal must be scored in the second half – yes
Tip 4: Irfan Kahveci can score or support at any time – Yes
