Besiktas will welcome Konyaspor to Tupras Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the Turkish Cup semi final. This is a big match as both teams want to reach the final and win a trophy this season. Fans can prepare by watching Besiktas’s last match highlights on their official YouTube channel, which shows their recent 2-0 win over Gaziantep.
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The context of this match is very important. Besiktas want to reach the final for the second time in three years, while Konyaspor are aiming to return to the final for the first time since 2017. The match will be played in Istanbul. Turkish football has also seen changes recently, with Fenerbahce parting ways with Domenico Tedesco after a heavy loss to Galatasaray.
Team News
Besiktas will be without Kartal Yilmaz due to an ankle ligament injury. Gokhan Sazdagi and Necip Uysal are doubts. Milot Rashica is also a doubt. Tiago Djalo is available again after suspension. Konyaspor are missing Josip Calusic, Guilherme Sitya, and Alassane Ndao due to suspension. Ufuk Akyol, Blaz Kramer, and Tunahan Tasci are out with injuries. Riechedly Bazoer is a doubt.
Besiktas have been steady and have secured European qualification. They have shown good form with a mix of wins and draws. Konyaspor have had a strong cup run, but their nine match unbeaten run ended with a league loss. Report understands that home advantage and squad depth will be key. Meanwhile, Chelsea lost 3-1 to Nottingham Forest in another difficult result.
Possible Lineups
Expected Besiktas XI:
Destanoglu, Bulut, Agbadou, Topcu, Ozcan, Ndidi, Rashica, Olaitan, Kokcu, Toure, Oh.
Expected Konyaspor XI:
Ertas, Yazgili, Nagalo, Demirbag, Andzouana, Ibrahimoglu, Jevtovic, Turuc, Bardhi, Olaigbe, Muleka.
Besiktas may rotate some players and bring back key names to push for the final. Konyaspor are likely to defend deep and try to attack on the counter with their fast forwards.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on different sports channels and streaming platforms depending on their location.
| Channel | Kickoff Time (Local) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| beIN Sports / TRT | 20:30 | May 5, 2026 |
| DAZN (International) | 20:30 | May 5, 2026 |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts a 2-1 win for Besiktas.
Besiktas have home advantage and better individual quality. They also have a strong record against Konyaspor. Konyaspor can be dangerous, but Besiktas are expected to do enough to win and reach the final.
