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Goztepe vs Besiktas Prediction & Betting tips
A change of trainer is currently looming for the Black Eagles from Istanbul. Abdullah Avci, meanwhile, is fighting a hail of criticism and has to justify himself for his team’s latest performances. In the last eight competitive games Besiktas suffered seven defeats.
During the week, the black and white from Istanbul were eliminated by a second division side from the Turkish Cup. If Besiktas is now defeated in Izmir, Abdullah Avci will probably have to pack his bags. This scenario is not unlikely on Sunday afternoon.
Bookies don’t see a clear favorite in the match between Göztepe and Besiktas according to odds. A forecast of the guests is not really recommended after the disappointing results. Rather, an outsider bet appeals to us in this match, although Göztepe cannot really be called a “big” underdog.
Goztepe:
Göztepe’s cup adventure ended with the home draw against Antalyaspor. The starting position for the Izmir club was by no means bad. Wipe your mouth and carry on now is the motto. Ilhan Palut has been preparing his team at full speed for the important home game against Besiktas.
The home advantage should be exploited against the black eagles. In the last home game, Göztepe secured a narrow home win over the Turkish record champions Galatasaray. Previously there was a point win against Fenerbahce. Göztepe therefore goes into the home game against Besiktas with a broad chest and builds on his own strength at home.
Across all competitions, Göztepe has been unbeaten for six home games in a row. A total of twelve goals were scored in the strong home series. Given that Göztepe only scored 22 goals in 18 league games, the recent scoring is surprising. Ilhan Palut and his team want to build on this in their home game against Besiktas.
With Poko, Öztürk and Reis, three players on Göztepe side will miss the Sunday game due to injury. Compared to the starting eleven in the “Türkiye Kupasi” there will be some changes in the starting eleven. This season Göztepe has played seven times to zero. It is quite possible that the yellow-red will keep their white vest in the home game against Besiktas.
Besiktas:
Abdullah Avci is on the siding. It is only a matter of time before the coach release is announced to the black eagles. In the last eight competitive games Besiktas has suffered seven defeats and is therefore in a very bad shape. During the week, the black and white from Istanbul were also eliminated from the Turkish Cup.
Besiktas cannot cope with another setback under the current circumstances. Meanwhile, the Black Eagles are ten points apart from the championship lead. The direct duel against the leaders from Sivas was lost on the last matchday despite being outnumbered. It is therefore all the more important to show a small defiant reaction with an away win in Izmir.
Elsewhere, Besiktas have only won three times in eight away games. With the disappointing away appearances, the coordination on the defensive was a decisive shortcoming. A total of 16 goals were conceded in the eight away games. Since the options on the defensive are limited, it cannot be assumed that Avci will change the back four.
With Mohamed Elneny, Dorukhan Toköz and Jeremain Lens, three players will be out in the away game against Göztepe. The trainer of the Black Eagle had to struggle with a hail of criticism. However, Abdullah Avci will probably not make any changes and will try his luck for the last time.
Since the current situation at Besiktas is tense, we at Göztepe against Besiktas would rather advise against a tip on the guests. Even if a loss of points is avoided in Izmir, a layoff of coaches with the black and white cannot be ruled out.
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