Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(58) 35 Goals 53 (86)
(44) 26 Assists 48 (65)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
30.8 Average Age 30.9
184.7 Average Height (cm) 182.5
(0.6) 0.8 Shots pg 1.1 (1.1)
(45%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 60% (57%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.9)
(1.4) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Goztepe
Besiktas
Player Reason Status Rating
Berkan Emir Out 6.69
Fousseni Diabaté Out 6.69
Marko Mihojevic Out 6.61
Balázs Megyeri Out 6.56
Kerim Alici Out 6.39
Player Reason Status Rating
Adem Ljajic Out 6.67
Vincent Aboubakar Out 7.18
Cenk Tosun Out 7.95
Oguzhan Özyakup Out 6.51
Ajdin Hasic Out 6.69
Gökhan Töre Doubtful 6.41

Team News

Goztepe
Besiktas
  • Cherif Ndiaye will start on the left wing as Fousseni Diabete is injured.
  • Marko Mihojevic, Kerim Alici, and Balazs Megyeri, none of whom were expected to start against Besiktas, are also sidelined with injury.
  • Dzenan Burekovic is likely to deputise for the injured Berkan Emir.
  • Cenk Tosun, Oguzhan Ozyakup, and Ajdin Hasic are sidelined with long-term injuries and will not feature for the rest of the season.
  • Bernard Mensah will start in midfield as Adem Llajic is injured.
  • Gokhan Tore, who wasn't expected to start against Goztepe, will be assessed prior to kick off.

Prediction

  • Goztepe were beaten 5-3 by Genclerbirligi last time out. This was one of the most bizarre games of the season as Goztepe pretty much scored each time they went forward and despite that fully deserved to lose in the end. There has been a long-standing rivalry between the fan bases of these clubs so Goztepe will do everything they can to make this a very difficult 90 minutes for the leaders.
  • Besiktas suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Karagumruk last time out. The pressure of being so close to clinching the title seems to have a very negative impact on some of the players who looked like a shadow of their won selves in that loss. Hutchinson's return to the starting lineup will bring some much needed experience and calmness that Besiktas need at the moment.
  • Besiktas's goal difference is two higher than rivals Galatasaray, who are playing at home. So, Yalcin's men need to win and, just in case, win with as big a margin as they can. It's not going to be easy, but the visitors should get a win in the end.
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