Beşiktaş host İstanbul Başakşehir at Beşiktaş Stadium on October 26, 2026, with the Super Lig fixture scheduled for 16:00 local time. The home side are sixth after eight league matches, while the visitors are 10th. Beşiktaş return from a 2-2 Europa League draw against Crystal Palace and are seeking a response after two games without a win. İstanbul Başakşehir, by contrast, arrive unbeaten in three, although they are still looking for their first away victory of the season. Recent defensive figures for both teams, along with Beşiktaş’s strong first-half results at home, give this match several points of interest.

Beşiktaş Recent Form and Key Stats

Beşiktaş have won five and lost three of their opening eight Super Lig matches, with no draws. They average 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per league game. Their broader recent form has been less steady: across the last five matches, they have recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats, scoring 1.8 goals per game while conceding 2.0.

Their most recent outing ended 2-2 against Crystal Palace on October 22. Beşiktaş finished that Europa League match with 10 players but recovered to earn a draw. It was the fourth time in five outings that they had conceded at least twice, making defensive improvement an important part of their preparations for this fixture. At the same time, their scoring average across those five games suggests they have continued to pose a threat despite the goals allowed.

Home matches have produced a notable first-half pattern. Beşiktaş have not trailed at half-time in their last 15 home games, and there has been at least one first-half goal in each of their last 10 at home. In the Super Lig, they have led at the interval in their last four home matches; across their last 10 home games in all competitions, they have been ahead at half-time eight times. Those figures point to the importance of their opening 45 minutes, particularly against a visitor that has also proved difficult to lead at the break.

İstanbul Başakşehir Recent Form and Key Stats

İstanbul Başakşehir travel to this fixture after a 2-1 victory over Gaziantep F.K. on October 18. That result was their second win in a three-match unbeaten sequence, following an earlier four-game spell without a victory that included three defeats. Over their last five matches, they have the same record as Beşiktaş—two wins, one draw and two losses—while averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded.

In the Super Lig this season, İstanbul Başakşehir have won three, drawn two and lost three. They average 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per league match. Their recent unbeaten run offers encouragement, but the search for a first away win of the season remains a clear challenge heading into this trip. Beşiktaş have also won the last two meetings between the sides, adding another test for the visitors.

The visitors’ first-half record deserves attention alongside the hosts’ home figures. İstanbul Başakşehir have not trailed at half-time in 28 of their last 30 Super Lig matches and have led at the break in six of their last 10 league games. Only two of their last 10 away league matches have reached half-time without a goal. As a result, both teams bring substantial first-half trends into the contest, even if those records offer different perspectives on which side might start stronger.

Beşiktaş vs İstanbul Başakşehir Match Analysis

The comparison between recent form and season-long results makes this an intriguing Super Lig preview. Beşiktaş have taken more league wins through eight matches and have the stronger scoring average in the competition. İstanbul Başakşehir, however, have collected two wins during their current three-match unbeaten run. Each team has conceded regularly over its last five fixtures, so neither arrives with a recent record built on keeping opponents out.

The head-to-head figures provide useful context without pointing to an entirely one-sided series. Across the five meetings in the supplied summary, Beşiktaş have two wins, two draws and one defeat, with both teams averaging 1.2 goals per game. The latest meeting finished 2-3 on February 15, 2026. More immediately, Beşiktaş have won the last two encounters, while İstanbul Başakşehir’s lack of an away victory this season remains a concern for the visitors.

Beşiktaş’s home first-half record and their 62% supplied win probability support a home advantage, but their recent rate of goals conceded leaves room for a competitive match. İstanbul Başakşehir’s unbeaten run and strong record of avoiding half-time deficits also argue against overlooking them. The central question is whether Beşiktaş can turn their home strength and higher league scoring average into a full-time result, rather than allow their recent defensive difficulties to keep the visitors in contention.

Beşiktaş vs İstanbul Başakşehir prediction from BetMines: Beşiktaş win (1) with 62% probability.