Besiktas v Crystal Palace Prediction: Can the Eagles Bounce Back in Istanbul?

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| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash between Besiktas and Crystal Palace.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score & Besiktas To Win (5/2) | Besiktas 3-2 Crystal Palace (18/1)

Besiktas v Crystal Palace promises an entertaining Europa League encounter on Thursday evening, with the Turkish hosts looking to maintain their perfect European start.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Europa League odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture:

Besiktas v Crystal Palace – Thursday, 8pm

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Besiktas – Europa League Form and Betting Odds

Besiktas have made an impressive start to their Europa League campaign, winning both of their opening fixtures. Victories over Marseille and Hoffenheim have lifted the Turkish outfit to fourth in the 36-team league phase table. They are also one of ten sides boasting a perfect record after two matches.
Another victory on Thursday would see Besiktas win their opening three matches in the main stage of a European campaign for the first time since 2017/18. The hosts will be determined to maintain their winning start against Premier League opposition, with home advantage potentially playing an important role.
Recent results suggest goals could be on the cards at the Tüpraş Stadium. Seven of Besiktas’ last eight matches across all competitions have featured at least three goals. That attacking trend makes the combined match result and goals markets particularly interesting. William Hill offer 9/5 for Besiktas to win with over 2.5 match goals.

Crystal Palace – Europa League Form and Betting Odds

Crystal Palace arrive in Turkey following a difficult afternoon against rivals Brighton. Sunday’s emphatic 5-0 defeat extended their disappointing recent run to just one victory in four matches across all competitions. The pressure is mounting on manager Pierre Sage, who will be desperate for a response from his players.
Palace have limited experience against Turkish opposition in European competition. Their only previous encounters came against Samsunspor in the 1998 UEFA Intertoto Cup. The Eagles suffered identical 2-0 defeats in both legs, leaving them without a goal or victory against a Turkish side.
Goals have also been a regular feature of Palace’s recent fixtures, with eight of their last nine producing at least three goals. That trend suggests Thursday’s Besiktas v Crystal Palace encounter could deliver plenty of attacking opportunities. Despite their recent struggles, the visitors can be backed at 21/10 with William Hill to return to winning ways.