There is everything to play for in this game as Besiktas make the trip to the Netherlands to face Twente. The Turkish club occupy the final play-off position as things stand so have to win to make sure they remain in this competition, while Twente need the three points to stand any chance of remaining in the Europa League as they currently sit two points behind Besiktas.
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Twente vs Besiktas prediction: Besiktas to avoid defeat?
Key Stats
- Twente have lost three of their last five matches in league and cup.
- The Dutch club have only won once in the Europa League this season, playing out four draws.
- Both teams have scored in five of Twente's last six outings.
- Four of Besiktas' last six fixtures have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Twente 1-2 Besiktas
Bestikas have picked up three wins in the Europa League this season and we're backing the Turkish club to claim another three points when they take on Twente on Thursday night. Besiktas haven't conceded more than one goal in any of their last six matches, while Twente have conceded at least two goals in five of their last six outings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Twente the bookmaker's pick
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Twente are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 45.5%, but we are backing Besiktas to upset the odds on Thursday.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: First-ever meeting
Twente welcome Besiktas to the Netherlands for the first time in their history and we're backing this game to prove close and competitive throughout.
Twente preview: One win in the EL this season
Twente made their fans wait until their seventh group game in this season's Europa League to provide them with their first victory.
The Dutch club made the trip to Malmo last week where penalties from Sem Steijn and Ricky van Wolfswinkel along with a goal from open play via Gustaf Lagerbielke proved enough for Twente to defeat their Swedish hosts 3-2.
Sam Lammers, Mees Hilgers and Younes Taha could all miss the final group game in the Europa league through injury.
Predicted lineup: Unnerstall (GK), Lagerbielke, Salah-Eddine, van Rooij, Sadílek, Vlap, Steijn, Bruns, Ltaief, van Wolfswinkel & Rots
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
FC Utrecht
0
FC Twente
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
Sparta Rotterdam
0
FC Twente
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
L
PSV
3
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
D
PEC Zwolle
1
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
D
Fortuna Sittard
1
FC Twente
1
Besiktas preview: Unbeaten in last six
Besiktas put in one of their best performances of the season on matchday seven of this season's Europa League as they scored four times against Spanish side Athletic Bilbao.
Milot Rashica scored either side of an Unai Gomez goal for the visitors to put Besiktas 2-1 up and Rafa made it 3-1 in the 77th minute before a Joao Mario stoppage-time penalty wrapped up a 4-1 victory.
Moatasem Al Musrati and Rafa Silva are both suspended for the visitors this week while Emirhan Topcu, Tayyib Sanuc, Necip Uysal and Emrecan Terzi could miss the game due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Gunok (GK), Svensson, Masuaku, Uduokhai, Topcu, Mario, Rashica, Ndour, Fernandes, Muci & 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 – Gedson Fernandes
Gedson Fernandes isn't known for his goalscoring ability yet the Portuguese international leads the way for Besiktas in the Europa League this season.
Fernandes, formerly of Tottenham and Benfica, has only scored three times in 19 league games for Besiktas this season, the very same total he has managed in his two previous campaigns with the club.
Fernandes top scores for Besiktas in the EL this season
However, the 26-year-old has been in fantastic form in the Europa League, scoring five times in nine matches, including qualifiers, and we're backing the midfielder to put in another top performance on Thursday night.