Besiktas will be looking to build on their first Europa League win of the season as they host Malmo on Wednesday. The Turks have done some good work at home lately and will be confident of getting past their visitors, who have been out of sorts in recent weeks.
After failing to win in their opening two matches, Besiktas finally got a victory last time out in the Europa League. They won 1-0 at Lyon with Gedson Fernandes’ effort midway through the second half proving the difference.
Besiktas will now be looking to build on that result and the good news is that they have a decent record at home. Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men have won six of their last eight home matches across all competitions, although they were beaten 3-1 by Kasimpasa in their previous fixture in front of their fans.
Malmo have also picked up one win in this season’s Europa League, although that came on matchday two. Henrik Rydstrom’s men have lost the other two matches and were beaten 1-0 at home by Olympiacos in their previous fixture.
Things have been a bit difficult for Malmo lately as they have won just once in their last four matches across all competitions. They have also picked up just one win in their last seven away matches, although five of those fixtures have ended in draws.
How the bookies view it: Besiktas overwhelming favourites
Besiktas have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 4/6 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Malmo is valued at 18/5 while Betfred is also offering odds of 16/5 for a draw.
Head to head: Malmo on top
Malmo have a 3-1 advantage from four previous matches against Besiktas. The Swiss side claimed a 1-0 victory on their last visit to Tupras Stadium during the 2018 Europa League.
Players to watch: Immobile the man
Besiktas have multiple attacking threats with Rafa, Gedson Fernandes and Ernest Muci all among the goals in recent weeks. All three men can combine to produce over 1.5 goals for the Turks at 4/7 with Betfred.
Malmo also have quality in attack with Isaac Kiese Thelin and Erik Botheim often looking sharp going forward. Both men have a prolific partnership and can lead the Swiss side to over 0.5 goals at 2/5 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Besiktas have injury concerns with Ciro Immobile, Milot Rashica and Gabriel Paulista all sidelined. Mustafa Hekimoglu should replace Immobile in attack while Rafa, Fernandes and Muci are set to retain their place in the team.
Malmo have no injury concerns and should continue with the attacking partnership of Thelin and Botheim. Hugo Bolin should feature in midfield while Colin Rosler is set to continue at the back.
Besiktas: Gunok, Masuaku, Topcu, Uduokhai, Bulut, Fernandes, Ndour, Muci, Rafa, Kiliçsoy, Hekimoglu
Malmo: Friedrich, Makolli, Rosler, Zatterstrom, Busanello, Rosengren, Bolin, Skogmar, Ali, Botheim, Thelin
Anything else catch the eye?
Besiktas saw over 3.5 goals in their previous fixture and could be set for a repeat at 11/8 with Betfred. The hosts will be keen to make it count at home and could be backed to score in both halves at 5/4 with Betfred.
The Turks are priced at minimal odds for a straight victory, so a win and both teams to score could be considered at 15/8 with Betfred.
This UEFA Europa League match between Besiktas and Malmo will be played on Nov 6, 2024 and kick off at 16:30. Check below for our tipsters best Besiktas vs Malmo prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
