Besiktas JK

vs

Caykur Rizespor

Preview

Besiktas

• Besiktas are unbeaten in 5 matches (W2, D3), but have drawn their last two in the Super Lig.
• Besiktas will line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape with two central midfielders providing the creative spark for their front three.
• They will try to overload the centre of the pitch, use quick passing to break opposition lines and put in a high-pressure press when they win the ball back.
• Besiktas haven’t been great at home this season, but they have an impressive record of three wins, two draws and two defeats from seven Super Lig home games.

Rizespor

• Rizespor have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
• Ucar sets his team up in narrow, deep and compact shapes and won’t be looking to dominate the ball.
• Rizespor have been very good on the road for a team of their stature, winning 1, drawing 5 and losing just 1 of their 7 Super Lig away games this season.
• They are averaging 1.57 goals per away game, and conceding 1.43 goals.

Key Players

• Tammy Abraham - 7 goals in 16 Super Lig appearances.
• Jesurun Rak-Sakyi - 4 Super Lig goals in 10 appearances.

Betting Insights

• Besiktas JK are the clear favourites to beat Caykur Rizespor on Saturday afternoon in Istanbul at a very short 1.63, with Rizespor listed as 5.35 underdogs, and the draw priced at 4.32.
• Head-to-head at this venue has seen both teams average 2.0 goals.
• The Over 2.5 goals market is priced at 1.66 and looks like a value bet.
• Both teams to score looks a tempting market at 2.13.

Prediction

• Rizespor will try and prevent Besiktas from controlling possession and try and counter when they do get a chance.
• We think Besiktas will still dominate the match-up, but Rizespor’s recent positive results suggest they can grab a goal in this one, or at least keep it close.