For a duel with a clear sign, the opening round of the 20th round in the Turkish Süper Lig will take place. That is when the current tableten from Karabük receives the table leader Besiktas Istanbul. A victory of the householders would be a big surprise. The meeting will begin on February 10 at 17:00.
Table 10 is certainly a good thing for the Liganeuling from the capital of Karabük province, but this is clearly the best promoter. With the duel against the current leader is now but a special challenge. However, you do not have to be afraid of Karabükspor, especially if you look at the home side of the team. The mid-sized company 2016/2017 already celebrated seven seasons, with six of them taking place in their own stadium. Overall, ten of the home games have lost only two. The last defeat before their own audience on Friday however almost to the day exactly two months back. In the last race, however, they had to face a somewhat surprising defeat, viz. That against Rizepor (0: 1). Previously they had been able to show off with two victories against Akhisarspor (1: 0) and, above all, Galatasaray (2: 1). However, these were the only two victories for Karabükspor in the past seven games. In addition, they were also a 1: 1 draw against Konyaspor, the remaining matches were all lost. Even in the first duel with Besiktas they drew 1: 3 the shortest. The potential for improvement lies mainly in the offensive. 22 hits in 19 games mean the third-worst value in the current top 10 of the league, overall the promoter ended eight games without own hits.
Only a comparison of the two market values of the Friday accounts shows the scope of the differences between these two clubs. The squad of the Champions League starter from the capital is worth about five times as much as that of his opponent. The 2016/2017 season has been extremely satisfying for the top club. The team of coach Senol Günes has still lost only one season game. In the last four games there were as many victories as last, the teams from Konyaspor (5: 1), Alanyaspor (4: 1), Osmanlispor (2-0) and Gaziantepspor (1: 0) were forced to their knees. The only defeat so far, however, had to be accepted abroad. Above all, offensive, you have a lot ahead of the promoter. 39 goals were scored in the previous seasons, only one time – namely in the derby against Fenerbahce – one remained without hit. In addition, the Günes-Elf was reinforced again in the winter transfer window, Demba Ba returned from China to Istanbul. However, the striker injured shortly thereafter and is not available for a long time because of a rail and calf bone. Also bitter: In the cup, the final rehearsal for the duel with the promoter was blown. Besiktas pulled Fenerbahce to the brink, lost with 0: 1. This failure is probably a damper for the morale of the Leaders, the double load from Cup and Championship another minor drawback. In addition to Demba Ba, Tosic, Erkin and Sismanoglu are currently unavailable.
Betting forecast for Karabukspor and Besiktas
Even if one or the other core player is missing, the squad density and the results of the last weeks speak clearly for Besiktas Istanbul. We therefore expect that the Günes-Schützlinge against the promoter as in the first season duel will be no nakedness. Our tip: Tip 2.
Prediction: Besiktas win
Odds: 1.65
