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Beşiktaş host Başakşehir in Monday night Super Lig test

Rive News Research Desk

Published October 26, 2026 · 5 min read

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Key takeaways

Beşiktaş host İstanbul Başakşehir at Tüpraş Stadyumu on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The match is Round 9 of the Süper Lig, Turkey's top football league.
Beşiktaş have 15 points from eight games, and Başakşehir have 11.

Tüpraş Stadyumu in Istanbul, home of Beşiktaş. File photograph: Beşiktaş JK, via Wikimedia Commons.Image: Wikimedia Commons

Beşiktaş host İstanbul Başakşehir on Monday night in Istanbul. The match is part of Round 9 of the Süper Lig. The Süper Lig is Turkey's top football league.

The match at a glance

The game takes place at Tüpraş Stadyumu in Istanbul. Kickoff is at 7 in the evening local time on Monday, October 26, 2026. NTV reported the kickoff time and the venue.

Ümit Öztürk is the referee for the match, NTV reported. The game is shown live on beIN SPORTS 2 in Turkey. Both clubs are based in Istanbul, so this is a city derby.

A derby is a match between two teams from the same city. City derbies often feel extra tense for fans. The home crowd can give Beşiktaş a real lift.

Why this game matters

Beşiktaş have 15 points from eight league games this season. They have won five games and lost three games. NTV reported those numbers on Monday.

A win on Monday would keep Beşiktaş near the top of the table. The table is still close at this stage of the season. One result can change the picture fast.

Başakşehir have 11 points from eight league games. They sit in the lower half of the table. A win would lift them toward the top ten.

Başakşehir have also found better form in recent weeks. They took seven points from their last three league games. That run gives them hope in a hard away game.

Beşiktaş: home strength to defend

Beşiktaş have a perfect home record in the league this season. That means they have won every home league game so far. El-Balad reported that home record on Monday.

Home form matters a lot in football. Familiar turf helps players feel calm and sharp. Loud home fans can also push a team forward.

Beşiktaş coach Vincenzo Italiano wants a sharp league response. His team lost 2-0 away to Trabzonspor on October 19. That loss came after a strong run in Europe.

Beşiktaş also drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace on October 22. That game was in the Europa League. The Europa League is a Europe-wide club event.

Beşiktaş beat Marseille 4-1 at home in Europe this season. They also beat Hoffenheim 3-2 away in Europe. Those wins show what this team can do.

Başakşehir: a team on the rise

Başakşehir started the season slowly, but form has improved. They drew 0-0 away at Konyaspor on October 11. They then beat Gaziantep FK 2-1 at home on October 18.

Those results built seven points from three league games. El-Balad reported that short run on Monday. It is a base of belief for the away side.

Başakşehir have scored 12 goals in eight league rounds. That shows they can create chances and hurt teams. They must now do it away from home.

Away games are hard in the Süper Lig. Travel, noise, and a hostile crowd all add pressure. Başakşehir must stay calm in the early minutes.

Team news and key players

Beşiktaş start with Alexander Nübel in goal, NTV reported. Amir Murillo, Emmanuel Agbadou, Emirhan Topçu, and Rıdvan Yılmaz form the defence. Defence means the players who stop the other team scoring.

Wilfred Ndidi, Salih Özcan, and Junior Olaitan play in midfield. Midfield is the middle of the pitch. These players link defence and attack.

Václav Černý and Leandro Trossard play wide for Beşiktaş. Dušan Vlahović leads the attack up front. Attack means the players who try to score goals.

Vlahović has scored six goals in his last five league games. That run includes a hat-trick against Corum. A hat-trick is three goals by one player in one game.

Fabio Miretti misses the game with a shoulder injury. He could be out for about six weeks, Betfred reported. Skipper Orkun Kökçü also missed recent games with a foot problem.

Başakşehir start with Muhammed Şengezer in goal, NTV reported. Michal Karbownik, Emin Bayram, Ousseynou Ba, and Saba Kharebashvili form the defence. Olivier Kemen and Umut Güneş play in midfield.

Andreas Skov Olsen and Yusuf Sarı play wide for Başakşehir. Eldor Shomurodov and Umut Bozok lead the attack. Shomurodov has scored seven league goals this season.

Jerome Opoku and Christopher Operi are doubts for Başakşehir. Edin Visca is also a doubt for the visitors. Those doubts weaken their defence and midfield options.

Recent meetings

Beşiktaş won the last meeting between these clubs 3-2. That game took place at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium in February 2026. Feedinco reported that result in its preview.

That win shows Beşiktaş can win in this fixture. It also shows Başakşehir can score against them. Fans may expect goals again on Monday night.

The two clubs meet often in the Süper Lig. Both clubs want to finish high in the table. Every point counts over a long season.

What happens next

The winner will gain ground in the early table race. Beşiktaş would strengthen their push toward the top. Başakşehir would move closer to the top ten.

The loser must bounce back in the next round. Round 10 brings fresh tests for both clubs. Coaches will study Monday night closely.

Fans will also watch the next league fixtures. Form can shift fast in October and November. One strong week can change a whole season.

For now, all eyes are on Tüpraş Stadyumu. Two Istanbul clubs meet under the lights. The Monday night stage is set.

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Vodafone Park in Istanbul, seen from outside. File photograph: Olos88, via Wikimedia Commons.Image: Wikimedia Commons

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