All eyes will be on Sukru Saracoglu Stadium as two Istanbul-based sides battle for supremacy in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday, 4 May 2025.
View our free Fenerbahce vs Besiktas predictions below.
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Fenerbahce vs Besiktas predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams scored in each of Fenerbahce's last six matches, and in six of Besiktas’ last seven games.
- Seven of the last nine encounters between these teams produced goals at both ends.
- Fenerbahce conceded first in four of their last five matches across all competitions.
- An even number of goals were scored in 10 of the last 13 skirmishes between these sides.
Correct score prediction: Fenerbahce 1-1 Besiktas
No team has drawn as many away games as Besiktas in the Turkish top flight this season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men drew six of their last 10 away league matches, five of which ended 1-1.
Considering that the spoils were shared in four of Besiktas' last eight meetings with Fenerbahce, we are confident that this match will end in a stalemate.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fenerbahce are clear favourites
- HOME: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Fenerbahce came from behind to earn a 3-1 victory at Gazisehir Gaziantep last weekend. They have strung together an impressive 17-game unbeaten run in the Super Lig (W13, D4).
With five matches left to play, Jose Mourinho's troops trail local rivals Galatasaray by five points and will look to put pressure on the league leaders with a victory.
On the other hand, Besiktas halted their four-match winless run with a comfortable 5-1 victory over Hatayspor last time out. They are fourth in the Super Lig ahead of their encounter with second-placed Fenerbahce.
With that in mind, Fenerbahce are the expected winners at 8/15 (1.53). Teams with these odds generally have a 65.2% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Fenerbahce conceded first in four of their last five games. For this reason, Besiktas to score first has an appealing look at 21/10 (3.10). That one has a 32.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
Fenerbahce suffered a 1-0 defeat in the reverse fixture. However, in their last eight meetings, both teams have two wins apiece with four draws between them.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 07/12/24
Besiktas
Fenerbahce
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 27/04/24
Fenerbahce
Besiktas
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 09/12/23
Besiktas
Fenerbahce
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 02/04/23
Fenerbahce
Besiktas
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 02/10/22
Besiktas
Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce preview: Trying to keep their title hope alive
Fenerbahce have no suspensions and no new injury concerns going into this weekend's game. However, Rodrigo Becao and Jayden Oosterwolde remain sidelined for the rest of the season due to cruciate ligament injuries.
Predicted lineup: Egribayat (GK), Akcicek, Skriniar, Soyuncu, Aydin, Yuksek, Fred, Kostic, Kahveci, Dzeko & Talisca.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 09/05/25
W
Istanbul Basaksehir
1
Fenerbahce
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 04/05/25
L
Besiktas
1
Fenerbahce
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 26/04/25
W
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
1
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 20/04/25
D
Kayserispor
3
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 13/04/25
W
Sivasspor
1
Fenerbahce
3
Besiktas preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time in nine weeks
As for Besiktas, Ernest Muci and Elan Ricardo are both sidelined with hamstring injuries. Emirhan Topcu remains a doubt after his recent injury in the win against Hatayspor last week, while Arthur Masuaku will be available for this Istanbul derby after serving his suspension last time out.
Predicted lineup: Gunok (GK), Svensson, Paulista, Sanuc, Terzi, Fernandes, Hadziahmetovic, Rashica, Hakimoglu, Silva & Immobile.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 11/05/25
W
Adana Demirspor
1
Besiktas
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 04/05/25
W
Fenerbahce
0
Besiktas
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 25/04/25
W
Hatayspor
1
Besiktas
5
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 19/04/25
D
Goztepe
1
Besiktas
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 12/04/25
L
Istanbul Basaksehir
2
Besiktas
0
Player to watch: Anderson Talisca
Anderson Talisca has been unstoppable of late, scoring eight times and providing an assist in his last six appearances for Fenerbahce. The Brazilian midfielder has scored in five consecutive league assignments and will look to extend his scoring streak in the Super Lig this weekend.