Besiktas vs Crystal Palace Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 22 October 2026
🔉 Beşiktaş go into matchday three with a perfect record: six points and seven goals scored in two matches. Crystal Palace arrive in Istanbul on the back of two painful defeats in a row - against Lyon (2-3) in the Europa League and Brighton (0-5) in the Premier League. The Turkish side have not lost at home since the start of the season, while Palace have been struggling badly away from home. But football rarely follows the form book: Palace have already shown they can put up a fight, and Beşiktaş have already slipped up against direct rivals in the Turkish league.
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Head-to-Head
📊 No head-to-head history: the two sides have never met before.
Beşiktaş: Home Dominance Undermined by League Struggles
At home, Beşiktaş are genuinely formidable. Eight consecutive wins across all competitions with an aggregate score of 21-4 is a statistic that speaks for itself. In the Europa League at Vodafone Park, they dismantled Marseille 4-1. Their attack at home has been relentless: they have scored 16 goals in their last five home matches, and in 7 of their last 8 games across all competitions they have scored at least twice. Vlahović has returned to the squad and made an immediate impression, while Miretti and Trossard are adding creativity in the absence of Kekçü.
In the Turkish league, however, Beşiktaş have been inconsistent: after eight rounds they sit fifth, and their most recent match ended in a 0-2 defeat to Trabzonspor. Vincenzo Italiano's side have lost twice to direct rivals in the Süper Lig, which is a concerning sign. In the Europa League, though, the Turks have been focused: 7 wins from 8 matches including the qualifying rounds. Their European priority is clear, and they show no sign of easing up at home.
Match Results: Besiktas Istanbul
Crystal Palace: Defensive Woes and Hope Pinned on Team Spirit
Crystal Palace come into this match in poor shape psychologically. The 0-5 thrashing by Brighton was their third defeat in five away matches this season. Their defence is the worst in the Premier League by goals conceded - 17 in seven rounds. In the Europa League they have also struggled: a defeat to Lyon (2-3) and a win over Lech (4-0). The attack shows signs of life occasionally, but away from home they score very little - in three of their previous five away matches they failed to find the net. Mateta has returned after a two-month absence but will most likely start from the bench in Istanbul.
Crystal Palace are capable on the counter-attack, and last season they won the Conference League, which speaks to their experience of important away wins. Pierre Sage continues to stick with a three-centre-back system, though that defensive line is being cobbled together on the fly due to injuries. If the visitors can weather the early pressure and make something of set pieces, they will have a chance of taking something from the game.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Latest news
Besiktas Istanbul
Beşiktaş have two notable absences in midfield. Orkun Kökçü picked up a heel injury in the match against Hoffenheim and will not play. Milot Rashica returned from international duty with Kosovo carrying an injury and is also unavailable. Keleş was not included in the squad.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace's injury list is extensive. Chadi Riad is out for an extended period, Dean Henderson has missed six matches with a foot injury. The fitness of Tomiyasu and Chilwell remains in doubt. Sage faces serious personnel shortages in defence and midfield, which is forcing him to use rotation players in unfamiliar positions.
Predicted Lineups
Predicted Beşiktaş starting XI: Nübel - Murillo, Agbadou, Topçu, Yılmaz - Ndidi, Özcan - Černý, Miretti, Trossard - Vlahović.
Predicted Crystal Palace starting XI: Benítez - Disasi, Richards, Kanvó - Mingueza, Wharton, Timber, Mitchell - Sarr, Pino - Strand Larsen.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
The match referee is Danny Makkelie (Netherlands). Over the past two seasons he has officiated 16 international matches, averaging 22 fouls and 2.7 yellow cards per game. However, the teams' own statistics point to a higher card count: Beşiktaş have had at least five bookings in 3 of their last 4 matches, while Crystal Palace have had four or more in 3 of their last 5. The main bet for this game is Total Yellow Cards - Over 3 at 1.42*.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Beşiktaş's attack has not let up in recent rounds. They have scored at least two goals in 7 of their last 8 matches. Crystal Palace have conceded nine goals in their last two games. The pick here is Beşiktaş Team Total - Over 1.5 Goals at 1.82*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Beşiktaş have taken no more than five corners in 7 of their last 8 home Europa League matches, and in five of those they managed four or fewer. The Turkish side prefer to work through the centre and use quick vertical attacks, rarely forcing corners. The prediction is Beşiktaş Team Total Corners - Under 5.5 at 1.77*.
🚀 Player Statistic Bet
Dušan Vlahović has been Beşiktaş's main attacking threat this season. The Serbian has scored six goals in his last six appearances, finding the net in four of them. Vlahović to Score in the match is priced at 2.08*.
🎯 Safe Bet
Beşiktaş have scored in nine consecutive home matches across all competitions. Crystal Palace have conceded in 14 of their last 15 away matches. The combination of these two factors makes the hosts to score at 1.17* a reliable selection for this game.
😱 Risky Bet
In 4 of their last 5 home matches, Beşiktaş have scored at least twice before half-time. If the Turkish side manage to impose a high tempo from the opening minutes, the scoring could be up and running before the break and not limited to just one goal. The risky option is Beşiktaş Team Total - Over 1.5 Goals in the First Half at 4.40*.
👀 If the Match Goes Off-Script
Beşiktaş have won eight consecutive home matches, while Crystal Palace have only two wins in their last ten away games. But the English side are capable on the counter-attack and have experience of important away victories - they won the Conference League last season. If the hosts fail to convert their advantage and allow the visitors to get a foothold in the game, Palace could take all three points. Crystal Palace to Win at 3.33* is a scenario that cannot be ruled out.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Beşiktaş look convincing: six points, seven goals scored in the Europa League, and a home run of eight consecutive wins across all competitions. Crystal Palace arrive in Istanbul on the back of a 5-0 thrashing by Brighton, with a defence that has conceded 17 goals in seven Premier League matches. The visitors' defensive injury problems only make things worse. The Turkish side's attack at home has been consistently productive, and Vlahović has returned to his best form. Crystal Palace score rarely away from home, while Beşiktaş have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 8 home matches. The main bet is a Beşiktaş win. Predicted score: 3-1.
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