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Besiktas vs Marseille predictions and betting tips: hosts fancied in Istanbul

Thu 17 September, 20:00 Vodafone Stadyumu
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  17. Half Time
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Momentum
Top Stats
55.1% Possession 44.9%
4 Goals 1
18 Shots 14
7 Shots On Target 3
3 Corners Won 3
2 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
1.76 xG 0.85
Shooting
4 Goals 1
18 Total Shots 14
7 Shots On Target 3
Defending
1 Goals Conceded 4
0 Clean sheets 0
Passing
564 Total Passes 458
493 Accurate Passes 395
Possession
55.1% Possession 44.9%
3 Corners 3
Discipline
2 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
11 Fouls 12

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A raucous Istanbul crowd awaits a French side who have won just once in four this season, and our Besiktas vs Marseille predictions favour the hosts on a hostile European night.

Anthony Eadson has his best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Europa League tie below, with an 8pm UK kick-off.

Premium Tips

Anthony Eadson is with Besiktas at home, with cards in play.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Besiktas to win11/10 (bet365)Marseille have made a poor start, sitting 13th in Ligue 1 with just one win from four and six goals conceded, and they have often wobbled on hostile European away nights. Besiktas are backed by a fierce home crowd in Istanbul that regularly unsettles visitors, and the market rates them narrow favourites. At 11/10 the value sits with the hosts.
Geoffrey Kondogbia to be carded3/1 (bet365)This shapes as a fiery, physical European tie, and Kondogbia is a combative Marseille midfielder who racks up fouls in the engine room. In a hostile atmosphere against a lively Besiktas side, referees tend to reach for cards early. At 3/1 for the enforcer to be booked, the price looks big given his aggressive style and defensive role.

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How Besiktas go into the game

Besiktas booked their league-phase place through qualifying, seeing off Kauno Zalgiris. The Tupras Stadium is a daunting place to visit.

Dangerous and roared on at home, Besiktas will fancy their chances of a winning start.

How Marseille go into the game

Marseille were beaten 1-0 at Rennes in Ligue 1 last time out, a frustrating away night. They travel to Istanbul needing a response.

Talented but inconsistent, Marseille carry a threat but face a hostile atmosphere.

Besiktas vs Marseille: 2025-26 by the numbers

Besiktas vs Marseille head-to-head

Beşiktaş and Olympique Marseille have not met in recent record.

Besiktas vs Marseille predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Besiktas to win11/10⭐⭐⭐Marseille have won once in four this term.
Geoffrey Kondogbia to be carded3/1⭐⭐Combative midfielder in a fiery tie.
Besiktas or draw (Double Chance)1/3⭐⭐⭐Home cover in a hostile Istanbul.
Both teams to score8/13⭐⭐Both sides carry a goal threat.

Besiktas vs Marseille score prediction

Marseille carry a threat, but Besiktas’ home advantage in a raucous Istanbul should just about tell. Score prediction: Besiktas 2-1 Marseille.

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