Besiktas JK – Crystal Palace Preview – Can Palace stop the bleeding?
Defending is not the strong suit on either side of this one. Our Besiktas vs Crystal Palace betting tips start from a simple idea: both teams have been shipping goals for weeks, and the Europa League stage on 22 October at 19:00 GMT is unlikely to change that.
Besiktas, under new coach Vincenzo Italiano, lost 2-0 at Trabzonspor in the league on Monday. Days before that, they won 3-2 at Hoffenheim, which leaves them with two wins from two in this competition. That is a side with some belief in Europe, even if the domestic results have been patchy, including a 1-2 defeat against Kocaelispor.
Crystal Palace arrive in worse shape. Pierre Sage, who replaced Oliver Glasner in the summer, saw his team go down 3-2 at Lyon and then lose 5-0 at Brighton, conceding three goals inside ten minutes. Before that they had beaten Nottingham Forest 3-1, so the attack has a pulse.
The back line is the problem. Several players were listed as absent for the Brighton game, and we cannot confirm who is back, so check team news before kick-off.
Besiktas hold a narrow edge as the home side, and the atmosphere in Istanbul should count for something against a team on the back foot. Palace’s next game is Newcastle three days later, and the manager’s position is already being debated.
Besiktas JK – Crystal Palace Betting Tips
Betting Tip: Over 3.5 goals
- Crystal Palace have seen four or more goals in four of their last five matches
- Besiktas JK have seen four or more goals in three of their last five matches
This is the bolder end of the goals market, but the recent record supports it. Three of Besiktas’ last five games produced four or more goals, and four of Palace’s did. When two sides who regularly play in high-scoring games meet, and neither can keep a clean sheet, a fourth goal is well within reach. Our earlier look at Besiktas’ trip to Hoffenheim pointed the same way, and that match finished with five goals.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
- Besiktas JK have conceded in each of their last five matches
- Besiktas JK have scored in four of their last five matches
- Besiktas JK have seen both teams score in four of their last five matches
Besiktas have conceded in each of their last five matches. Palace scored in both of their Europa League games so far, two of them at Lyon. Add the fact that Palace’s recent form has been at its worst at the back rather than going forward, and it is hard to see either goalkeeper finishing with a clean sheet. Palace’s attack gave Lyon problems in the defeat in France, and it only takes one decent spell for them to find a goal in Istanbul.
Betting Tip: Besiktas JK to win
If both teams score, we still lean towards the hosts to come out on top. Palace conceded five at Brighton and three at Lyon in their last two games, and a back line shipping goals at that rate is a good fit for a Besiktas side that tends to score in bunches. Home advantage and a 100% European start under Italiano give them the edge in a game that should be decided by who scores last.
Place your bets and compare the latest match odds on the sportsbook once the line-ups are confirmed.
What to expect
Expect an open, attack-minded game with chances at both ends. Besiktas have the home crowd and the momentum from Hoffenheim. Palace have goals in them but have looked vulnerable once they fall behind. A Besiktas win with goals at both ends is the most likely route, and a single goal for Palace would not be enough to change that.
Frequently asked questions
When does Besiktas vs Crystal Palace kick off?
The Europa League game kicks off on 22 October 2026 at 19:00 GMT.
Who is the favourite?
Besiktas are slight favourites, mainly on home advantage and Palace’s recent defensive collapses.
What is our main tip for this match?
Our main pick is Besiktas to win, backed by both teams to score and over 3.5 goals for those who want a more adventurous bet.
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