Beşiktaş vs Crystal Palace
Beşiktaş and Palace share spoils in Europa thriller
A late rally from Beşiktaş ensures a 2-2 draw after Crystal Palace briefly took the lead.
Beşiktaş and Crystal Palace played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the UEFA Europa League, with W. Ndidi and J. Olaitan scoring for the hosts while Yeremy Pino and J. Mateta struck for Palace. Despite Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a narrow 1-0 home win, the visitors fought back strongly after the break to take the lead before Beşiktaş levelled again late on, defying expectations and sharing the points.
Outcome probability
Beşiktaş face Crystal Palace in a Group Stage encounter where the home side looks poised to claim all three points. With recent form favouring Beşiktaş, this promises to be a closely contested match with a slim margin separating the teams.
Match factors
Beşiktaş's strong recent form
Beşiktaş has won all last 5 matches, scoring 1.6 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in all home games
O. Kökçü's goal-scoring impact
O. Kökçü has scored 2 goals in last 5 games with 0.5 goals per game this season, above league midfielder average
Full squad availability for Beşiktaş
No confirmed injuries or doubtful players for Beşiktaş, ensuring strongest lineup possible
The context
In this competition's group phase, both teams are eager to establish themselves early. Beşiktaş have demonstrated strong performances recently, while Crystal Palace will be looking to upset the odds and make their mark. The Eagles will need to be at their best to breach Beşiktaş's defence.
Key insights
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O. Köksü
Beşiktaş
O. Köksü has been a key contributor with 2 goals in the last 5 games, boasting a scoring rate well above the league average for midfielders.
UEFA Europa League 26/272 goals in last 5 games, 0.5 avg goals per game this season
Analysis
Beşiktaş have been in fine form, winning their last five matches and keeping clean sheets at home. Their midfielder O. Köksü has been a standout, scoring twice in the last five games and boasting a goal rate well above the league average for his position. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, face an uphill battle as the data shows no likelihood of an away win. The predicted halftime and fulltime score of 1-0 suggests Beşiktaş will take an early lead and maintain it, with a total of four cards expected to keep the game competitive but controlled.
Key facts
- 1.Beşiktaş have won their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 1.6 goals per game.
- 2.Beşiktaş have kept clean sheets in all their recent home games.
- 3.O. Köksü has scored 2 goals in the last 5 games, averaging 0.5 goals per game this season.
- 4.Beşiktaş have a strong record in this competition with 5 wins and 1 loss in 6 matches.
- 5.The predicted halftime and fulltime score is 1-0 in favour of Beşiktaş.
- 6.A total of 4 cards are expected during the match, indicating a competitive but controlled game.
Prediction
The forecast is a 1-0 victory for Beşiktaş, with the home side scoring early and holding on to their lead. The match is expected to be tight, with disciplined play resulting in a moderate number of cards. O. Köksü is the key player to watch, likely to influence the outcome with his goal-scoring prowess.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Beşiktaş
Away — Crystal Palace
No standout top scorers flagged for Crystal Palace
The verdict
All signs point to Beşiktaş securing a narrow win in this Group Stage fixture. Their recent form, combined with the impact of key players and a solid defensive record, should see them edge out Crystal Palace. Expect a tense but well-managed game, with the home side doing just enough to claim victory.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Goal cancelled
Ndidi
Yellow Card
Miretti
Yeremy Pino
Yellow Card
Ndidi
Assist: Özcan
Goal confirmed
Yeremy Pino
Assist: Khalaili
Mateta
McNeil
Mateta
Bulut
Yılmaz
Akdağ
Yellow Card
Yeremy Pino
Olaitan
Fakili
Oh Hyeon-Gyu
Akdağ
Red Card
Strand Larsen
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 13 |  Sturm Graz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |  Beşiktaş | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |  Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |  Celtic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Beşiktaş
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1A. NübelG
- 4W. NdidiM
- 8K. YılmazM
- 9Oh Hyeon-GyuF
- 11K. OuattaraD
- 19L. TrossardM
- 21F. MirettiM
- 22Taylan BulutD
- 29I. FakiliM
- 35Tiago DjalóD
- 50Ü. AkdağD
Substitutes
- 6S. ÖzcanM
- 12E. AgbadouD
- 15J. OlaitanM
- 17E. PokuF
- 18V. ČernýF
- 28D. VlahovićF
- 33R. YılmazD
- 53E. TopçuD
- 58Y. ÖzcanD
- 62A. MurilloD
- 80D. AlemdarG
- 90S. KılıçsoyF
Crystal Palace
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3T. MitchellM
- 5A. DisasiD
- 6J. CanvotD
- 10Yeremy PinoM
- 11D. McNeilM
- 14J. MatetaF
- 18D. KamadaM
- 20A. WhartonM
- 25A. KhalailiM
- 26C. RichardsD
- 44W. BenítezG
Substitutes
- 7I. SarrF
- 9E. NketiahF
- 19W. HughesM
- 21H. AhanorD
- 22J. Strand LarsenF
- 24D. OsorioM
- 30Óscar MinguezaD
- 31R. MatthewsG
- 33B. ChilwellD
- 37G. KingD
- 54D. BenamarD
Beşiktaş
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Olaitan | M | 26 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/3 |
| W. Ndidi | M | 90 | 7.4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| S. Özcan | M | 51 | 7.1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Tiago Djaló | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| F. Miretti | M | 39 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| V. Černý | F | 15 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Vlahović | F | 15 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Oh Hyeon-Gyu | F | 75 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| K. Yılmaz | M | 64 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Murillo | D | 26 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taylan Bulut | D | 64 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Fakili | M | 75 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ü. Akdağ | D | 77 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Nübel | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Ouattara | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| L. Trossard | M | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/3 |
| E. Topçu | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Alemdar | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Agbadou | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Poku | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Yılmaz | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Kılıçsoy | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Y. Özcan | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Crystal Palace
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Mateta | F | 61 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1/1 |
| Yeremy Pino | M | 72 | 7.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1/4 |
| J. Canvot | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Disasi | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Richards | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| I. Sarr | F | 29 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| E. Nketiah | F | 5 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| J. Strand Larsen | F | 24 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Khalaili | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| D. Kamada | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Wharton | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| T. Mitchell | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| D. Osorio | M | 18 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Benítez | G | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. McNeil | M | 61 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| R. Matthews | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Ahanor | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Hughes | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Chilwell | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. King | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Óscar Mingueza | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Benamar | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Beşiktaş vs Crystal Palace?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Beşiktaş to win against Crystal Palace.
- What score did Fipster predict for Beşiktaş vs Crystal Palace?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Beşiktaş 1–0 Crystal Palace.
- What were the win probabilities for Beşiktaş vs Crystal Palace?
- Fipster's model gave Beşiktaş a 85% chance of winning, Crystal Palace a 7% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.