Beşiktaş - Samsunspor predictions

With bookies pricing a home win at 1.84, it’s clear the match may yet go either way. The hosts have a distinct advantage, of course, but both a draw and an away win are quite possible outcomes.

It would be a minor miracle for Samsunspor to win at Beşiktaş, and they’re likely aware of that. Though risky, such an outcome could bring solid profits thanks to the 4.60 price on most online sportsbooks.

The home team will be riding a wave of optimism following their latest Super Lig outing. Beşiktaş held their guard high up and caught their rivals by surprise after claiming a first-half lead. Winning this game at 2.85 betting odds would have been a big surprise. And it’s fair to say Beşiktaş came quite close to grabbing it. However, they failed to hold on to the lead and were forced to settle for a İstanbul Başakşehir draw.

Samsunspor’s latest Super Lig match ended in disappointment. A draw against Pendikspor doesn’t sound too bad on paper, but we have to remember that top online bookies considered them favourites at odds of 2.10. Besides, it was a home game for them.

Going into round 32, Beşiktaş are three places outside the European spots. They still have a shot at securing international football next season, but time is quickly running out.

This is the second time we’re seeing these two sides clash this season. The first game went Beşiktaş’s way, albeit with a difference of only one goal. Still, such a record makes it easy to see why they’re the favourites this time around.

They may be favoured to win, but the home team are still playing at an extreme disadvantage because a lot of their players suffered an injury recently. Mert Günok, Onur Bulut, Amir Hadžiahmetović, Salih Uçan, Arthur Masuaku, Ante Rebić, Tayfur Bingöl will not be able to play, putting the team in a dangerous situation.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.84 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.