One of the quarter-final matches of the Turkish Cup will take place on Thursday in Istanbul, where local side Beşiktaş will host Göztepe at the “Tüpraş Stadium.” This is an intriguing clash, and I recommend considering a bet on the outcome with favorable odds.
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After being eliminated from the Europa League, Beşiktaş has shifted focus to the domestic league, managing to break into the top 4. However, securing a spot in European competition for next season is proving to be a tough challenge as rivals close the gap. The “Black Eagles” have struggled with consistency, losing to Gaziantep and Konyaspor but pulling off an unexpected 2-1 win over league leaders Galatasaray in a thrilling derby.
Currently, Beşiktaş is in fourth place with 47 points, just four points behind third-place Samsunspor. However, with a 24-point deficit to the leaders, catching Galatasaray seems out of reach. In the Turkish Cup, though, Beşiktaş has shown strong form, winning all three group-stage matches.
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Göztepe, from Izmir, is firmly in the upper half of the Turkish Super Lig, but their recent form has been less impressive. After 27 rounds, they have accumulated 38 points, with 10 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, leaving them in seventh place. The gap to fourth-placed Beşiktaş is 9 points, and with Gaziantep and Kasımpaşa hot on their heels, Göztepe will need to bounce back from recent setbacks. In their last match, they drew 1-1 with Trabzonspor, while in the Turkish Cup, they won all three of their group-stage games.
Probable Lineups
- Beşiktaş: Günok, Sanuc, Paulista, Uduokhai, Masuaku, Fernandes, Aggouo, Rashica, Muci, João Mário, Immobile
- Göztepe: Lis, Bayir, Heliton, Günter, Sangare, Erdogan, Yildiz, Djalma Silva, Victor Hugo, Juan Santos, Matsuki
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- In the first round of the league, Göztepe defeated Beşiktaş 4-2 away.
- The “Both Teams to Score” bet has been successful in three out of the last five meetings.
- The “Total Over 2.5 Goals” bet has been successful in three out of five encounters.
Prediction Beşiktaş is the favorite going into this match after their strong performance against Galatasaray over the weekend. Given their recent form and the odds of 1.80, I recommend betting on “Beşiktaş to win.”
