Match Summary
Beşiktaş defeated İstanbulspor 2:0. The match was played in Süper Lig 2023. Goals were scored by V. Aboubakar 6′, R. Ghezzal 90′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Beşiktaş had 65% possession while İstanbulspor held 35%. Beşiktaş had 18 shots (5 on target) compared to 4 (2 on target) for İstanbulspor. Expected goals: Beşiktaş 2.02 — İstanbulspor 0.35. Beşiktaş made 5 substitutions, İstanbulspor made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Tayfur Bingöl 60′), Goal cancelled (Onur Bulut 78′).
Match Events
Key match events between Beşiktaş and İstanbulspor — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Uçan
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Match Statistics
Beşiktaş had 65% possession against İstanbulspor's 35%. Beşiktaş registered 18 shots (5 on target) while İstanbulspor managed 4 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 10–10.
Lineups
Beşiktaş lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under B. Yılmaz, while İstanbulspor deployed a 4-4-2 under F. Tekke.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Beşiktaş is 6.86, compared to 6.84 for İstanbulspor. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Beşiktaş's highest-rated starter is E. Destanoğlu (6.86), while İstanbulspor's best-rated player is F. Loshaj (7.01).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Beşiktaş have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. İstanbulspor's starters account for 9 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by E. Gültekin (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Beşiktaş deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against İstanbulspor's 4-man backline averaging 6.75. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Beşiktaş field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus İstanbulspor's 4 rated 7.01. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Beşiktaş start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for İstanbulspor averaging 6.87. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 73% for Beşiktaş and 57% for İstanbulspor. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Beşiktaş's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 8 for İstanbulspor. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Beşiktaş's starting XI is 28.5 (youngest: E. Destanoğlu (25), oldest: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain (32)), while İstanbulspor average 27.0 (youngest: E. Gültekin (25), oldest: F. Loshaj (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Beşiktaş's starters average 19 league appearances each, versus 14 for İstanbulspor. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Beşiktaş have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. İstanbulspor show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Beşiktaş and İstanbulspor have met 1 times — Beşiktaş won 0, İstanbulspor won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. İstanbulspor leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.
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