Besiktas go head-to-head with Eintracht Frankfurt at the Tüpraş Stadyumu in the Europa League Group Stage on Thursday, 3 October. Read our Europa League predictions for the contest below.
Contents
- 1 Besiktas vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction: Goals possible in Istanbul
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Frankfurt have a slight edge
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Teams braced for first meeting
- 4 Besiktas preview: Gigot is host’s only absentees
- 5 Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Visitor’s ranks are depleted
- 6 Player to watch – Omar Marmoush
Besiktas vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction: Goals possible in Istanbul
Key Stats
- Five of Eintracht Frankfurt’s last seven matches have produced three or more goals.
- Omar Marmoush scored six times in his last five appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Besiktas lost 4-0 in their UEL Group Stage opener against Ajax.
- Frankfurt won 4-2 at Holstein Kiel in their last away assignment.
Correct score prediction: Besiktas 2-4 Eintracht Frankfurt
Besiktas were well off the pace when they lost 4-0 at Ajax on matchday one in the Europa League and they could ship another four goals against a Frankfurt outfit that won 4-2 on the road at the weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Frankfurt have a slight edge
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Besiktas were trounced 4-0 in their first Europa League outing against Ajax and the Turkish giants, who have been priced as slight underdogs ahead of Thursday’s game at 13/8, could struggle again against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Die Adler meanwhile, have hit form and a run of four wins and a draw in five matches could set the 6/4 favourites up for more success in Turkey. Read our latest football predictions on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: Teams braced for first meeting
Besiktas and Eintracht Frankfurt have never crossed paths before and will meet for the first time ever in Thursday’s fixture.
Besiktas preview: Gigot is host’s only absentees
Besiktas have few injury issues at present, though Necip Uysal has a ligament issue and won't be involved. Besiktas scored three second-half goals to beat Kayserispor 3-0 in the Super Lig at the weekend.
Predicted lineup: Gunok (GK), Paulista, Uduokhai, Topcu, Mario, Rafa, Rashica, Fernandes, Muci, Ndour, Immobile
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
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Eintracht Frankfurt
3
Besiktas
1
Turkey Super Lig 30/09/24
W
Kayserispor
0
Besiktas
3
UEFA Europa League 26/09/24
L
Ajax
4
Besiktas
0
Turkey Super Lig 22/09/24
W
Eyupspor
1
Besiktas
2
Turkey Super Lig 15/09/24
D
Trabzonspor
1
Besiktas
1
Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Visitor’s ranks are depleted
Hugo Ekitike, Oscar Hojlund and Mehdi Loune are out of action for Frankfurt while Kevin Trapp is a slight doubt between the sticks with a hip issue. Die Adler are in second spot in the Bundesliga having collected 12 points from the first 15 on offer.
Predicted lineup: Santos (GK), Kristensen, Amenda, Koch, Theate, Tuta, Larsson, Chaibi, Marmoush, Ebimbe, Matanovic
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
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Besiktas
1
Eintracht Frankfurt
3
Germany Bundesliga I 29/09/24
W
Holstein Kiel
2
Eintracht Frankfurt
4
UEFA Europa League 26/09/24
D
Viktoria Plzen
3
Eintracht Frankfurt
3
Germany Bundesliga I 21/09/24
W
Borussia M'gladbach
0
Eintracht Frankfurt
2
Germany Bundesliga I 14/09/24
W
Wolfsburg
1
Eintracht Frankfurt
2
Player to watch – Omar Marmoush
Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush has hit an early-season purple patch and the Frankfurt attacker has scored six times in his last five appearances for Die Adler.
Marmoush has the golden touch
In-form Marmoush scored a brace at the weekend for Eintracht Frankfurt to bolster his excellent early-season tally and the 25-year-old should be brimming with confidence ahead of Thursday’s fixture.
