Besiktas vs Fenerbahce Prediction 02.11.2025 | Super Lig

Even with no other commitments beyond domestic action, Beşiktaş still do not present themselves as a team ready to reclaim the Turkish throne — last lifted in 2020-21 — as they currently trail league leaders Galatasaray by a hefty 11 points.

Confidence is not at its peak for the Kara Kartallar ahead of the Istanbul derby, having emerged victorious in just one of their last four top-flight matches. Nevertheless, an impressive 1-1 draw against Galatasaray at Rams Park provides a morale boost for the Black-and-Whites.

Despite enjoying an excellent start to the season at the Tüpraş Stadium, winning three of their first three home outings, Besiktas’s winning streak was halted in their most recent home fixture, suffering a shocking 2-1 defeat to Gencerbirligi.

On the injury front, 21-year-old winger Demir Ege Tiknaz has missed the last five matches with a knee problem, while Rafa Silva’s availability remains in doubt after he was not involved in the latest Super Lig clash against Kasımpasa.

After four consecutive runner-up finishes, Fenerbahce are hungry for domestic glory and eager to dethrone Galatasaray, though they will need near-perfect form in the remainder of the season and a slip from their fierce rivals to truly ignite the title race.

While the Yellow Canaries remain unbeaten in their opening 10 top-flight fixtures, they have dropped points on occasions when mistakes were simply unaffordable. Their 22-point tally — built on six wins and four draws — leaves them five points behind Galatasaray at the summit.

Fenerbahce’s backline has been impressively organized and difficult to break down, conceding just twice in their last six matches across all competitions while keeping four clean sheets. The team will rely on this defensive solidity as they look to secure the result they need.

Italian tactician Domenico Tedesco will still be without Mert Hakan Yandas and İrfan Can Kahveci, both recovering from injury, but he is expected to stick with the same XI that demolished Gaziantep 4-0 in their last outing.