Beşiktaş JK head into a crucial Turkish Super Lig encounter against Gaziantep FK at Gaziantep Stadyumu under mounting pressure, with their hopes of securing European football hanging in the balance.
Despite maintaining a five-point cushion over İstanbul Başakşehir FK in fifth place, Beşiktaş have shown worrying signs of decline in recent weeks. The Black Eagles are winless in their last two league matches and have managed just one victory in their previous four outings, a run that has significantly dented their earlier momentum.
Çaykur Rizespor and Konyaspor are also set to battle in a Turkish Super Lig Round 32 clash at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, with both sides comfortably positioned in mid-table heading into the final stretch of the season.
Losses to Fenerbahçe SK and Samsunspor, along with a frustrating draw against bottom-side Fatih Karagümrük, have exposed clear attacking struggles and a lack of cutting edge in decisive moments.
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One bright spot remains their Turkish Cup form, where a dominant win over Alanyaspor secured a semi-final clash with Konyaspor.
However, their away record against Gaziantep adds further concern. Beşiktaş have never won at this venue in six attempts, while the hosts remain unbeaten in their last three home games, setting up a tense and unpredictable showdown.
Team News
Gaziantep remain without Ali Mevran Ablak and Salem M’Bakata, both sidelined with long-term knee injuries, while Badou Ndiaye is still working his way back to full fitness.
Mohamed Bayo continues to be the focal point in attack, with the forward enjoying an impressive campaign and posing a constant threat in the final third.
Besiktas, on the other hand, have their own concerns to manage, as midfielder Kartal Yilmaz is ruled out with a torn ankle ligament, while Ridvan Yilmaz is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.
Tiago Djalo is also unavailable after being suspended by the manager for disciplinary reasons, further limiting options as Besiktas look to steady themselves in a high-pressure moment of their season.
Possible Lineups
Gaziantep possible starting lineup:
Gorgen; Sorescu, Kilzidag, Abena, Rodrigues; Kozlowski, Kabasakal, Ntino-Emo, Maxim, Lungoyi; Bayo
Besiktas possible starting lineup:
Vasquez; Bulut, Agbadou, Topcu, Ozcan; Ndidi; Rashica, Olaitan, Kokcu, Toure; Oh
How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on different sports channels. It will be shown on in many regions and on beIN Sports in the United States and parts of Europe.
| Channel | Kickoff Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| beIN Sports | 15:00 | May 1, 2026 |
| SuperSport | 15:00 | May 1, 2026 |
| DAZN | 15:00 | May 1, 2026 |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts Gaziantep 0-1 Besiktas
Gaziantep are faltering right now, but so is Besiktas, and this makes this a tricky affair to predict, but the hosts have shown over time that they will turn up on home soil in this fixture, though we believe the Black Eagles have enough quality to win but not with a while margin
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