In a thrilling matchup of the Trendyol Süper Lig's 30th week, Beşiktaş is set to face Kasımpaşa at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium on April 7, 2025, at 20:00. The match, officiated by referee Kadir Sağlam, promises to be a pivotal encounter as both teams vie for critical points in the league standings.
Beşiktaş, fresh off a hard-fought 2-1 victory against their fierce rivals Galatasaray, is looking to capitalize on the momentum as they chase European qualification. Currently sitting in fourth place with 47 points from 27 matches (13 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses), they are eager to close the gap on third-placed Reeder Samsunspor, who lost their recent match, allowing Beşiktaş to keep their hopes alive.
Kasımpaşa, on the other hand, has been a tricky opponent for Beşiktaş, having won their last three encounters in the league. The team is currently in 10th place with 38 points, boasting 9 wins, 8 losses, and the highest number of draws in the league at 11. They aim to build on their recent form, having won their last two matches, and will be looking to upset the odds against the black-and-whites.
The starting lineups for both teams have been confirmed. Kasımpaşa will field Gianniotis in goal, supported by Piatkowski, Opoku, Yasin, and Rodrigues in defense. The midfield will feature Espinoza, Aytaç, and Hajradinovic, while the attacking trio consists of Mortadha, Fall, and Can Keleş. Beşiktaş counters with Mert Günok as the goalkeeper, Svensson, Paulista, Emirhan Topçu, and Masuaku in defense. The midfield will include Gedson Fernandes, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rafa Silva, Joao Mario, and Muçi, with Immobile leading the attack.
As the match approaches, Beşiktaş coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emphasized the importance of the game, stating, "Today will be a big match. We’ve lost the last three matches against Kasımpaşa, and everyone knows how significant this game is. We are working hard every day. Kasımpaşa has very good players, and we understand the importance of this match. We want to fight for every point and aim for the third position."
However, Beşiktaş will be without four key players: Felix Uduokhai, who is sidelined due to a long-term injury, Elan Ricardo, and Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov due to ongoing treatments, and Semih Kılıçsoy, who is serving a two-match suspension following a red card in their last game. Additionally, five players are on yellow card suspension risk, including Mert Günok, Ersin Destanoğlu, Emirhan Topçu, Arthur Masuaku, and Ciro Immobile, all of whom need to tread carefully to avoid missing the next crucial match against RAMS Başakşehir.
Historically, Beşiktaş holds a dominant record against Kasımpaşa, winning 26 of their previous 43 encounters, while Kasımpaşa has claimed victory 9 times, with 8 matches ending in a draw. In terms of scoring, Beşiktaş has netted 88 goals compared to Kasımpaşa's 52. However, the recent trend suggests that Kasımpaşa has been a thorn in Beşiktaş's side, defeating them in their last three league meetings with scores of 3-1 and 2-1 last season, and another 3-1 loss in the first half of the current season.
As the teams prepare for battle, all eyes will be on the pitch at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium, where the stakes are high. The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 1, allowing fans to witness what promises to be an exhilarating clash between two teams with much to prove.
With Kasımpaşa aiming to maintain their recent form and Beşiktaş desperate to overcome their recent struggles against their rivals, this match is set to be a defining moment in the season for both clubs. The question remains: can Beşiktaş break their losing streak against Kasımpaşa and secure a vital three points in their pursuit of European football?
