Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(51) 26 Goals 27 (47)
(37) 25 Assists 28 (37)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
27.6 Average Age 28.4
182.4 Average Height (cm) 183
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(56%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 44% (47%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Besiktas
Fatih Karagumruk
Player Reason Status Rating
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain Out 6.59
Necip Uysal Out 6.75
Valentin Rosier Out 6.99
Daniel Amartey Out 6.42
Omar Colley Out 6.88
Vincent Aboubakar Out 6.47
Arthur Masuaku Out 6.72
Player Reason Status Rating
Federico Ceccherini Out 6.31
Sofiane Féghouli Out 6.48
Ryan Mendes Out 6.76

Team News

Besiktas
Fatih Karagumruk
  • Omar Colley and Daniel Amartey have been included in the Gambia and Ghana squads for the AFCON 2023. As Necip Uysal is injured, Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov and Tayyip Sanuc are expected to start at centre-back.
  • As Arthur Masuaku is at AFCON 2023 with DR Congo Umut Meras will start at left-back.
  • Alex Oxlade Chamberlain has suffered a torn thigh muscle and is not expected to feature for the remainder of the season.
  • The board is rumoured to have asked Valentin Rosier to find himself a new club. Meanwhile, Jean Onana has been loaned out to Marseilles.
  • Vincent Aboubakar, who had been banished to the reserves, is with the Cameroon national team for the AFCON 2023.
  • Salih Ucan has served his suspension and will return to the starting XI.
  • Sofiane Feghoulis and Ryan Mendes have joined Algeria and Cape Verde squads for the AFCON 2023. Valentin Eysseric and Kevin Lasagna are set to deputise.
  • Davide Biraschi has served his suspension and will return to the starting XI, deputising for the injured Federico Ceccherini.
  • Otabek Shukurov's contract has been terminated by mutual consent.

Prediction

  • Besiktas recorded a magnificent 4-0 away win at Rize last time out. Perhaps it was a reaction to the scathing criticism by the media or the figure of their new manager Fernando Santos sitting in the stands, under the rain, with a stern expression on his face, or a combination of both that pushed the players to perform with more desire, intent and determination than they have in weeks.
  • The youngster Kilicsoy was brilliant again, the attacking lineup looked dynamic and Fernandes and Hadziahmetovic bossed the midfield from the beginning to the end. With Santos on the sidelines for his first game in charge at home and Ucan back from suspension, the Black Eagles are absolute favorites here.
  • Karagumruk caused a major upset beating Kayserispor 4-1 last time out. This was by far their best performance since Arveladze arrived and they fully deserved their win but the picture is not as rosy as it is for their hosts. First, Kayserispor committed an inexplicable amount of amateurish mistakes at the back and second, they still conceded too many chances and were their usual frail self at the back.
  • Arveladze will be wary of the atmosphere here and will have his side defend very deep to frustrate Besiktas and keep them at bay for as long as possible.
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