Besiktas JK
- Besiktas JK have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games.
- Besiktas JK have won three and lost two of their five home games in the Super Lig, conceding an average of 1.60 goals per game.
- The home side have lost both of their last two home games, however, which suggests that our Besiktas JK vs Samsunspor betting tips point toward a tricky matchup on Sunday.
Samsunspor
- Samsunspor are unbeaten in five games (W4, D1) and have won their last three in all competitions.
- Samsunspor’s terrific form of late has seen Thomas Reis’ side surge up to fourth in the table with 23 points from 12 games, three ahead of Besiktas JK in sixth.
- The visitors arrive in Istanbul looking to extend their current three-game winning streak, which includes a 3-1 away win at Konyaspor, a 3-0 home win over Hamrun Spartans FC in the Conference League and a 1-0 home victory over Eyupspor.
Head-to-Head
The last two head-to-head games between these sides have seen Besiktas JK take one win and a 0-0 draw, the latter of which came 10 months ago at this venue in the Super Lig. This Besiktas JK vs Samsunspor prediction shows that it could be a tightly contested fixture once again.
Key Players
- Sergen Yalcin has overseen a fluid style of play since taking the helm in August 2025, with his side able to shape-shift tactically, but consistently playing through the wings and focusing on quick, vertical progression and positional rotation rather than heavy pressing.
- Vaclav Cerny has provided a spark of creativity with three assists in his last five appearances, but Rafa Silva remains the main goal threat with five Super Lig goals in ten appearances this season.
Betting Insights
- Samsunspor will head into their Super Lig game at Vodafone Park on Sunday looking to upset the odds, as the bookmakers have priced Besiktas JK at 1.81, compared to the visitors’ 4.51 and the tie at 3.89.
- The 'Both teams to score' market is available at just under even odds, at 2.06, while the over 2.5 goals market is priced at 1.8 and looks a solid bet given the attacking nature of both sides, reinforcing the value in the Besiktas JK vs Samsunspor betting tips for goals.
Prediction
Samsunspor’s style of relentless high pressing, quick transitions and compact defensive blocks can overwhelm teams in the Super Lig and we see them matching Besiktas JK, whose main weaknesses come in the transitional phases, in a tightly contested draw or potentially an upset away victory on the day.
