Fenerbahce Besiktas match preview

Second semi-final match of the Turkish Cup is another clash between two city rivals, Fenerbahce and Besiktas. Every option is on the table regarding reaching the final given that the 1st leg played at the beginning of March ended as draw 2-2. Both teams are still in the race for the title of Turkish champion and we need to add that both their league matches played this season had ended as victories of home teams.

Fenerbahce

Right because of that Fenerbahce fans believe that their team can win the great city rival, although in order to reach the Cup’s final it is sufficient for Fener to play goalless draw or 1-1. We have said in the introduction that the 1st semi-final leg played at Besiktas stadium ended as 2-2 draw, in which Fener had a lead of 2-1 at the halftime, but after sending off goalkeeper Demirel and midfielder Potuk they conceded the second goal in the finish of match.

In the meantime Fenerbahce had plenty of up-side downs in the league but after the latest series of three wins and several mishaps of its direct competitors, it is in situation to even race for the title of Turkish champion. True, five rounds before the end of season Fener occupies mere fourth place in the table and has three points fewer than leading Galatasaray and two less than Besiktas and Basaksehir. Let’s add that only defender Isla is not fully ready for duel with Besiktas.

Probable lineups Fenerbahce: Demirel – Ozbayrakli, Neustadter, Skrtel, Kaldirim – Topal, Souza – Dirar, Giuliano, Chahechouhe – Fernandao

Besiktas

Regarding reigning champions of Turkey, the 2nd semi-final lag of the Turkish Cup comes for them after three-game winning streak in the league, which propelled them to the second place in table and now Besiktas has just one point fewer than leading Galatasaray. We have said before that two more teams are also in the race for the title, including Fenerbahce against which Besiktas will try to reach the Cup’s final, regardless that the first match ended as draw 2-2.

We all know that Besiktas is very much capable to triumph at Fenerbahce stadium, although it is definitely a very demanding task, especially as their city rivals are in a great shape at the moment. Manager Gunes has stated that his team doesn’t have much room for tactic and he announced maximally offensive approach from the first minute. Regarding problems with absences, still out of action are injured stopper Nukan, midfielder Kavlak and forward Love.

Probable lineups Besiktas: Fabri – Gonul, Pepe, Tosic, Adriano – Medel, Hutchinson – Quaresma, Talisca, Babel – Negredo

Verdict:

After the 1st semi-final leg played at Besiktas stadium ended as draw 2-2, it is quite logical to expect to see fully open and efficient match at the Sukru Saracoglu stadium in Istanbul.

Pick:  both teams to score 1.56 - 56/100 @1XBet

02/04/2025

Botev Plovdiv - Beroe

Botev Plovdiv Beroe goals and highlights
0:0

02/04/2025

Arda - Cherno More

Arda Cherno More goals and highlights
4:0

02/04/2025

Hiroshima - Kashima

Hiroshima Kashima goals and highlights
1:0

02/04/2025

Verdy - Tokyo

Verdy Tokyo goals and highlights
2:2

02/04/2025

Yokohama FC - Kobe

Yokohama FC Kobe goals and highlights
0:1

02/04/2025

Nagoya - Yokohama Marinos

Nagoya Yokohama Marinos goals and highlights
2:0

02/04/2025

Kyoto - Kashiwa

Kyoto Kashiwa goals and highlights
1:1

02/04/2025

C-Osaka - Okayama Fagiano

C-Osaka Okayama Fagiano goals and highlights
2:1

02/04/2025

Alianza Lima - Libertad

Alianza Lima Libertad goals and highlights
0:1

02/04/2025

Bucaramanga - Colo Colo

Bucaramanga Colo Colo goals and highlights
3:3

02/04/2025

Fortaleza - Racing Club

Fortaleza Racing Club goals and highlights
0:3

02/04/2025

Cerro Porteno - Bolivar

Cerro Porteno Bolivar goals and highlights
4:2

01/04/2025

Boavista - Gil Vicente

Boavista Gil Vicente goals and highlights
1:3

01/04/2025

Empoli - Bologna

Empoli Bologna goals and highlights
0:3

01/04/2025

Annagh - H&W Welders

Annagh H&W Welders goals and highlights
4:2

01/04/2025

Ballymena - Loughgall

Ballymena Loughgall goals and highlights
5:2

01/04/2025

Dungannon - Larne

Dungannon Larne goals and highlights
1:1

01/04/2025

Glentoran - Coleraine

Glentoran Coleraine goals and highlights
2:1

01/04/2025

Linfield - Crusaders

Linfield Crusaders goals and highlights
3:1

01/04/2025

Portadown - Glenavon

Portadown Glenavon goals and highlights
1:1

01/04/2025

Arsenal - Fulham

Arsenal Fulham goals and highlights
2:1

01/04/2025

Wolves - West Ham

Wolves West Ham goals and highlights
1:0

01/04/2025

Swindon - AFC Wimbledon

Swindon AFC Wimbledon goals and highlights
2:1

01/04/2025

Port Vale - Bradford

Port Vale Bradford goals and highlights
2:0

01/04/2025

Newport - Bromley

Newport Bromley goals and highlights
1:1

01/04/2025

Harrogate - Tranmere

Harrogate Tranmere goals and highlights
3:2

01/04/2025

Morecambe - Cheltenham

Morecambe Cheltenham goals and highlights
2:0

01/04/2025

Doncaster - Walsall

Doncaster Walsall goals and highlights
2:2

01/04/2025

Crewe - Grimsby

Crewe Grimsby goals and highlights
2:0

01/04/2025

Gillingham - Colchester

Gillingham Colchester goals and highlights
1:1

01/04/2025

Barrow - Salford

Barrow Salford goals and highlights
1:1

01/04/2025

Chesterfield - Carlisle

Chesterfield Carlisle goals and highlights
2:1

01/04/2025

Wycombe - Shrewsbury

Wycombe Shrewsbury goals and highlights
0:0





Buy tickets to all of your favorite sports events.