Basaksehir vs Besiktas

The Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium hosts a pivotal Istanbul derby this Sunday, February 15, 2026, as Nuri Şahin’s Başakşehir (6th, 33 points) takes on Sergen Yalçın’s Beşiktaş (5th, 37 points). Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 UTC.

Beşiktaş arrives on the back of a resilient 2–2 draw with Alanyaspor, extending their unbeaten streak to 13 matches across all competitions. Başakşehir, meanwhile, is one of the league's most in-form teams, currently riding an eight-match unbeaten run following a clinical 3–0 victory over Kayserispor.

Match Information

Başakşehir: The Shomurodov Surge

Since Nuri Şahin took the reins in September, Başakşehir has transformed into a high-pressing, clinical machine. They have scored 13 goals in their last five matches and are rapidly closing the gap on the top four.

Team News and Selection:

• The Golden Boot Leader: Eldor Shomurodov is the man to watch. He currently leads the Süper Lig scoring charts with 14 goals and is in the form of his life.

• Creative Hub: New signing Amine Harit and the young Abbosbek Fayzullaev have provided the creative spark that was missing earlier in the season.

• Defensive Stability: Jerome Opoku and Léo Duarte have formed a formidable partnership, keeping three clean sheets in their last four outings.

• Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Şengezer; Şahiner, Duarte, Opoku, Operi; Kemen, Güneş; Fayzullaev, Harit, Gürler; Shomurodov.

Beşiktaş: The "Kara Kartal" Resurgence

Under club legend Sergen Yalçın, Beşiktaş has found a defensive grit that was lacking under his predecessor. Though they trail leaders Galatasaray by 15 points, a win here would solidify their hold on a European qualification spot.

Team News and Selection:

• The New Number 9: South Korean striker Oh Hyeon-gyu made an instant impact after his €15M move from Genk, scoring the equalizer against Alanyaspor. He is expected to lead the line.

• The Playmaker: Orkun Kökçü has been the league's most creative midfielder, leading the "big chances created" category (9) and consistently delivering from the penalty spot.

• Injury News: Defensive midfielder Al-Musrati is sidelined with an injury, which likely sees Wilfred Ndidi or Salih Uçan anchoring the midfield.

• Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Destanoğlu; Svensson, Uduokhai, Topçu, Jurásek; Ndidi, Kökçü; Rashica, João Mário, Černý; Oh Hyeon-gyu.

? Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats

• Unbeaten Runs: Beşiktaş is unbeaten in 13 matches; Başakşehir is unbeaten in 8 matches.

• Reverse Fixture: Beşiktaş won the earlier meeting this season with a narrow 1–0 victory at Beşiktaş Park.

• The H2H Record: Historically, these sides are evenly matched: Beşiktaş 11 wins, Başakşehir 9 wins, and 14 draws.

• Scoring Trends: Başakşehir has the second-best home attack in the league this month, averaging 2.4 goals per game at Fatih Terim Stadium.

Tactical Preview and Prediction

This match is a tactical chess match between two young, modern managers. Nuri Şahin will look to exploit the space behind Beşiktaş's full-backs with the pace of Fayzullaev, while Sergen Yalçın will rely on Orkun Kökçü’s vision to unlock a Başakşehir defense that has looked impenetrable lately.

With both teams in peak form and refusing to lose, a high-quality stalemate or a narrow victory for the home side seems likely. However, the "Ronaldo of the East," Shomurodov, might just be the deciding factor.

Final Score Prediction: Başakşehir 2–1 Beşiktaş