Prediction: Besiktas vs Crystal Palace

Desperately searching for an essential boost on Thursday night, Crystal Palace will travel to Istanbul when they meet Besiktas.

With another stacked European schedule pencilled in from across the continent, there are plenty of eye-catching Europa League betting promotions available.

Ahead of Thursday’s Europa League showdown, you can find all of the key Besiktas vs Crystal Palace H2H stats here.

Besiktas

Starting with the hosts, eventually falling to a toothless 2-0 loss away at domestic foes Trabzonspor on Monday evening, Besiktas will be searching for an immediate response when they return to Istanbul in midweek. Nevertheless, getting their Europa League adventure underway with a sensational performance on home soil as they clinched a 4-1 romp against French heavyweights Marseille, the Black Eagles have come flying out of the traps since opening up their European charge. Landing a thrilling 3-2 victory when they travelled to German strugglers Hoffenheim last week, Vincenzo Italiano’s men are regarded as a genuine title dark horse this season. Looking to make another statement on Thursday night, Besiktas will also be excited by their extended dominance in Istanbul. On what has become a real purple patch, Italiano’s side have won all of their first nine competitive showdowns in front of their own supporters across all competitions.

While big-money summer recruit Dusan Vlahovic might have missed out away at Hoffenheim last week, the former Juventus striker has overcome a minor illness and will spearhead Besiktas’ attack. However, picking up a muscle injury while away with Kosovo during September’s extended international break, Milot Rashica remains on the sidelines.

Completing a permanent switch from reigning Premier League champions Arsenal over the summer, Belgium international Leandro Trossard will feature in the final third. Fellow new arrival and ex-Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nubel will start between the sticks.

Crystal Palace

As for the visitors, while Pierre Sage might have only arrived at Selhurst Park over the summer, the former Lens boss already finds the pressure on his shoulders at a boiling point. Putting in a woeful performance over the weekend as they slumped to an infamous 5-0 drumming against arch-rivals Brighton, the Eagles have shown a string of glaring issues since opening up the 2026/27 campaign. Likewise, last seen in Europa League action falling to a thrilling 3-2 loss away at French outfit Lyon, Sage’s struggling squad look set for what will be another stern examination when they travel to Istanbul on Thursday night. Shipping eight goals in their back-to-back defeats over the past week, Crystal Palace are desperately searching for some defensive grit. With fans around south London making their frustrations abundantly clear, Sage faces what an essential battle on foreign soil.

Not featuring since the start of September and still sidelined with a foot injury, Crystal Palace will once again be without England international goalkeeper Dean Henderson here. However, despite currently serving a domestic suspension, Chelsea loanee Axel Disasi could start at the heart of Sage’s defence.

Making a half an hour cameo appearance off the bench against Brighton on Sunday, French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta could make a first start since August 22nd. Eventually staying put at Selhurst Park over the summer, Adam Wharton will start in the middle of the park.

Besiktas vs Crystal Palace Key Factors to Consider

• Thursday’s Europa League battle will be the first meeting between Besiktas and Crystal Palace.
• On what has become a remarkable run, Besiktas have won all of their first nine competitive showdowns in Istanbul so far this season.
• However, the Black Eagles have mustered just a sole clean sheet from any of their previous 10 outings across all competitions.
• Crystal Palace have shipped eight goals in their back-to-back defeats over the past week.
• Thursday’s guests have seen eight of their last nine matchups across all formats finish with over 2.5 goals.

Besiktas vs Crystal Palace H2H stats

Excited to make a return to Istanbul on Thursday night, Besiktas will certainly be smelling the chance to make another Europa League statement here. Enjoying a dominant start to their European adventure and regarded as a potential title dark horse this season, the Black Eagles have also gained a real reputation for their extended dominance on home soil. Winning all of their opening nine consecutive showdowns in Istanbul, Besiktas will be confident of exploiting a Crystal Palace squad who find themselves at the heart of a real wobble.

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