Besiktas vs Galatasaray tips and predictions

Rescue mission for Besiktas

This is a match destined for at least a few goals. This will be entertaining.

A result is well within Besiktas's capabilities if they can push the envelope here.

The hosts start the match having racked up 5 wins from their last 6 games. Even people who aren't their biggest fans are saying that Galatasaray will make easy work of this but it's worth looking closer at how the two sides have fared.

If Besiktas get this done it will be due to the confidence they gained from their recent performances. The hosts are making the most of a recent purple patch as they continue to gel things together nicely. They have scored two or more goals in 5 of their recent 6 matches and that's been compounded at the back where they've kept a clean sheet in all of their last 6 home games.

Recently Galatasaray have conceded an average of 2.3 goals in their last 3 matches. It could be a case of so near and yet so far for the unfancied side, but they really can do this.

Besiktas have won 9 of the last 18 fixtures between these sides previously.

It's felt that both sides can get in on the act despite the favouritism for Galatasaray. But with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that looks like a good way to extract some value on this occasion.

So what will actually give this home squad confidence to get the job done? It's worth reiterating their recent attacking showings. They will have to find their top gear if they are to deny the visitors.