In the 6th round of the Turkish Super Lig, Göztepe will host Beşiktaş on Friday at Gürsel Aksel Stadium in Izmir. This match promises to be exciting as Göztepe is still unbeaten, while Beşiktaş is starting to regain its form under coach Sergen Yalçın. Goals are likely in this matchup, and the odds look promising.
Match Preview
Göztepe, coached by Stanimir Stoilov, has started the season strong, remaining one of three unbeaten teams along with Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. However, they have struggled with draws, having ended both home games in ties. While Göztepe shows strong defense and can create chances, they often fail to convert them into wins.
Göztepe’s past successes against Beşiktaş build confidence. Last season, they won twice and drew once against the “Black Eagles,” which gives them a mental edge going into this match. The challenge for Göztepe will be to translate their effort into a win for their supporters.
Beşiktaş has had a rocky start, but a recent 2-1 victory over Başakşehir helped restore confidence and marked Yalçın’s first win as coach. The team showed resilience with a late comeback, which is important for morale. They now need to demonstrate improvement in away games, where they’ve underperformed this season.
Injuries complicate matters for Beşiktaş, with Körkçü suspended and Ndidi and Hekimoğlu out due to injuries. Still, the team has talented players who can change the course of the game. The focus will be on their attacking options, particularly Traoré and Türek.
Probable Lineups
- Göztepe: Lis, Bayır, Heliton, Bokele, Kurtulan, Raldni, Dennis, Cerny, Olaytan, Janderson, Juan
- Beşiktaş: Günok, Sazdağı, Djalo, Uduokhai, Jurasek, Yılmaz, Uçan, Cerny, Silva, Türek, Abraham
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Göztepe is unbeaten in their first 5 matches this season (2 wins and 3 draws).
- Beşiktaş has only one league win under Yalçın so far.
- Last season, Göztepe won twice and drew once against Beşiktaş.
Prediction
Göztepe has shown consistency and can compete with strong opponents but often struggles in close matches. Beşiktaş, after their comeback win, has some confidence, but away games and missing players remain a concern. Expect a cautious match with chances for both teams, making “Both teams to score” a likely outcome.