01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Fenerbahçe to win48%
- Over 1.5 goals77%
Süper Lig25°19 km/h
Läs på svenskaOscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work
Fenerbahçe sets the stage with their impressive home win rate of 72%, suggesting a fortress mentality at their ground. Their balanced and physical style could prove problematic for a Beşiktaş team that leans heavily on possession and high pressing. The most telling numbers might be the expected goals: 1.72 for Fenerbahçe against 1.08 for their visitors. This indicates the hosts are more likely to find the back of the net, supporting the model's 48% probability for a Fenerbahçe win.
With just four recent head-to-head encounters, the sample is small, though split evenly at two wins apiece. This doesn't overshadow current form, which sees Fenerbahçe edging the xPoints at 6.7 to Beşiktaş's 6.0. Even more compelling is the xG difference — 2.4 per match for Fenerbahçe compared to 1.9 for Beşiktaş. Yet, the visitors boast a better xGA at 0.41, hinting at a sturdier defense against attacks.
The likely scorelines — 1-1 (12%), 1-0 (10%), and 2-1 (10%) — reflect a game poised on a knife-edge, where both teams have chances to score. The over 2.5 goals market sits at 53%, nudging towards a cautiously higher-scoring match. But the model's subtle lean towards both teams scoring at 55% suggests a tight affair that doesn't break the bank in goals.
For those scanning the odds, the draw at 3.7 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet holds a 2% edge over the model’s rating. While it's not a glaring mispricing, the value is there for those inclined to back a stalemate, aligning with the balanced probabilities on offer.
The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.
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| Bookmaker | 1 · Fenerbahçe | X | 2 · Besiktas JK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair Exchange | 1.79 | EV+ 9% 3.95 | EV+ 3% 4.30 |
| Betsafe | 1.80 | EV+ 2% 3.70 | 4.05 |
| Betsson | 1.80 | EV+ 2% 3.70 | 4.05 |
| Nordicbet | 1.80 | EV+ 2% 3.70 | 4.05 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 4% 2.15 | 3.55 | 3.45 |
Odds updated 5 Sept, 10:33
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards under 2.5 goals since 1 September — the odds have shortened from 2.24 to 2.00 (−11%).
1.81 → 2.15
3.94 → 3.55
3.96 → 3.45
1.65 → 1.87
Pinnacle · 13 recorded price levels · 01/09/2026 → 05/09/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points
Head-to-head based on Süper Lig data since 2023.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
| Performance | Fenerbahçe | Besiktas JK |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 6 | 6 |
| xPoints | 6.7 | 6 |
| xG per match | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| xGA per match | 0.82 | 0.41 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.46 | 0.36 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.23 | 0.09 |
| Playing style | Fenerbahçe | Besiktas JK |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.32 | 0.33 |
| Field tilt | 0.64 | 0.77 |
| xT per match | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| xTA per match | 1.2 | 0.53 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 27 | 30 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.25 | 0.18 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.21 | 0.32 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.22 | 0.28 |
| Entries into the box per match | 18 | 17 |
| Entries into the box against | 8 | 7 |
| Pass completion % | 0.84 | 0.81 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.79 | 0.76 |
| Passes per match | 454 | 450 |
| Passes against per match | 370 | 265 |
| Switches of play per match | 30.8 | 39.3 |
| Long balls per match | 31 | 45 |
| Set pieces | Fenerbahçe | Besiktas JK |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.45 | 0 |
| Corners per match | 8.3 | 8 |
| Corners against per match | 1.7 | 5.2 |
| xG per corner | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.62 | 0.48 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Other | Fenerbahçe | Besiktas JK |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.84 | 0.73 |
| The goalkeepers | Ederson Santana de Moraes (Fenerbahçe) | Alexander Nübel (Besiktas JK) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 6 | 4 |
| Save % | 75% | 57% |
| xG prevented | 59% | 44% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
The model gives Fenerbahçe a 48% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Fenerbahçe 48%, draw 27%, Besiktas JK 24%.
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 53% and under at 47%.
The probability of both teams scoring is 55% according to the model.
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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