Peter Green - February 7, 2019
Besiktas vs Bursaspor
Turkey – Super Lig
Date: Saturday, 9th February 2019
Kick-off at 16.00 UK/ 17.00 CET
Venue: Vodafone Park (Istanbul).
Not being satisfied with battering Antalyaspor sans mercy, Senol Gunes’s men went further and forced them to score an own goal, and in front of their home-fans nonetheless, the last match-day.
Boys, tone it down, would you? Kids watch these games, you know!
The Black Eagles look like nothing would stop them from securing the coveted Champions League spot, and the current owner of that position, Galatasaray, should really be worried. On the other hand, the Green Crocodiles have been struggling to register a single win, for the last two months. In the eight match-days since the first week of December, all the team has managed is just a measly four goals.
The team from Istanbul is easily one of the best teams in the country, and they are in an intense competition to usurp Galatasaray and take their Champions League spot. Riding on the support given by their home crowd, they are taking on a struggling Yesil Timsahlar, who have not won in their last eight match-days.
The Black Eagles scored two or more goals in six of their last seven home-h2h-ties, and in 13 of their last 18. Also, only once did they fail to find the back of the net at their home, against this opponent.
Additionally, they have registered a colossal 29 wins against the Green Crocodiles, while losing only four, and at the Vodafone Park, the record reads 14 wins and one loss. At this venue, the hosts also won the last five h2h fixtures.
Everything points to a convincing win by Siyah Beyazilar. Count on them to be leading at half time, and to record at least two goals.