Besiktas have seen over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 matches against Kayserispor in all competitions. Besiktas are undefeated in 17 of their last 19 matches (Super Lig). Kayserispor have failed to win 16 of their last 17 away matches (Super Lig). Kayserispor have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches against Besiktas in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Besiktas's last 3 games (Super Lig).
Josef is sidelined with an injury and will not be available until October at the least. Salih Ucan is the likeliest to deputise. Kenan Karaman, who wasn't expected to start here, is also carrying a knock and will be assessed. Serdar Saatci has been banished to the reserves after an altercation with the manager Valerien Ismael. Whether he will spend the season at Besiktas remains to be seen. New arrivals Romain Saiss, Wout Weghorst, Jackson Muleka, and Gedson Fernandes are all poised to make their debut here while it is yet too early for fellow summer transfer Arthur Masuaku to be involved. Manager Cagdas Atan has a full squad available to pick from. Kayserispor are the only club in the Super Lig that haven't brought in any new names during the transfer window.
Besiktas have had a decent transfer window, during which they replaced their attacking lineup almost entirely. Gone are the underperforming and disappointing names like Batshuayi and Larin, replaced by exciting new names like Muleka and Weghorst, and fans' favourite Tosun who returned from a very disappointing spell at Everton. Midfielder Fernandes and experienced defender Saiss will also add composure to this team. They still need a central defender, but that shouldn't trouble the Black Eagles here. Kayserispor replaced manager Karaman with Atas. This is a step away from result over style mentality as Atan favours an exciting, dynamic, attacking-minded football. Although fans have criticised the board for it, lack of any transfer activity should also be seen as a positive and responsible move as the club have been threatened with bankruptcy a few times over the last decade. So, this is likely to be a season in which Kayseri rebuild under a young, exciting manager and their primary aim will be to avoid relegation. If the board persist in their stance, the future might be bright for the club. Besiktas should get a comfortable win here. 3:0