Two in-form sides aiming to extend their unbeaten runs in the Turkish Super Lig go head-to-head as Besiktas welcome Kayserispor to the Tupras Stadium.
Both teams have experienced a resurgence under new management, with the hosts yet to lose in four league matches under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, while the visitors are unbeaten in five since Sergej Jakirovic took charge.
Match preview
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Besiktas have enjoyed a revival since appointing Solskjaer in late January, with the Norwegian losing just once in eight competitive games.
Crucially, the Black Eagles remain unbeaten in the league under their new boss, drawing once against Antalyaspor before securing three straight wins over Sivasspor, Trabzonspor, and Eyupspor.
Their 3-1 victory over Eyupspor last Friday extended their Super Lig unbeaten streak to eight matches and saw them leapfrog the same side into fourth place with 41 points.
Besiktas will look to maintain their momentum against another resurgent team in Kayserispor, a side they have dominated in recent years, winning five and drawing one of their last six encounters.
The Black Eagles claimed a commanding 3-0 win in the reverse fixture back in September and have kept four clean sheets in their last six meetings with the Anatolian Star.
Further boosting their confidence, Besiktas continued their fine form with a 2-1 victory over Antalyaspor in the Turkish Cup on Tuesday, keeping their winning rhythm intact.
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Kayserispor, meanwhile, have seen an upturn in fortunes since Jakirovic took charge at the start of February, earning two wins and two draws in his four league games at the helm.
A hard-fought 1-0 victory over Goztepe in their last outing, courtesy of Duckens Nazon's 44th-minute strike, marked their second clean sheet in four matches.
Despite their recent resurgence, Kayserispor remain in the relegation zone with 24 points, though they are now level with Sivasspor, the first team outside the drop zone.
The visitors will hope their newfound resilience under Jakirovic can help them break a long-standing curse at the Tupras Stadium, where they have not won a league game since 2011.
However, their only away fixture under their new manager ended in a 1-1 draw at Eyupspor, highlighting the challenge ahead.
Team News
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Besiktas will be without Emrecan Terzi and Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov, both sidelined with thigh injuries.
Long-term absentees Necip Uysal and Gabriel Paulista remain unavailable and are not expected to return until March 2025.
Kayserispor, meanwhile, are missing Anthony Uzodimma, Julian Jeanvier and Mehmet Eray Ozbek due to injuries.
On a positive note, Ramazan Civelek is back from suspension and will be available for selection.
Besiktas possible starting lineup:
Gunok; Masuaku, Uduokhai, Sanuc, Svensson; Fernandes, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Mario, Rafa, Rashica; Immobile
Kayserispor possible starting lineup:
Bayazit; Sazdagi, Kolovetsios, Atammah, Kaldirim; Karimi, Yilmaz; Cardoso, Bourabia, Mane; Nazon
We say: Besiktas 2-1 Kayserispor
Besiktas will be confident of extending their unbeaten run, especially at home, where they have dominated Kayserispor over the past years.
Solskjaer's men have momentum, but the visitors have shown resilience under Jakirovic, and while the away side may put up a fight, the Black Eagles' attacking quality should prove too strong.
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