Kayserispor — Besiktas : Match Preview and Prediction for September 24,2025

Kayserispor’s Dire Form

The home side approaches this fixture in a truly dismal state. Kayserispor is yet to taste victory in the current Super Lig season, having accumulated four draws and a single loss in their opening five matches. Markus Gisdol’s squad seems to have developed a knack for draws, but the current situation is worsening to a critical degree.

Personnel Crisis for Kayserispor

The most significant blow to Kayserispor is a veritable squad apocalypse. Due to regulations concerning a postponed fixture and an extensive injury list, the team will be without no fewer than 10 players. The list of absentees includes key figures such as László Bénes, who salvaged a point in their last game against Antalyaspor with a 90+2 minute goal, as well as primary striker Gauthier Onugha, attacking midfielder Carlos Mané, defender Majid Hosseini, and central midfielder João Mendes. Essentially, the team has lost its backbone across every single line.

A Struggling Attack

Seasonal statistics only underscore the hosts’ anemic attacking potential. Kayserispor currently sits last, 18th in the league, for total shots, shots from inside the box, and goals scored from within the penalty area. Now, imagine this attack operating without its primary performers. It is highly probable that even on home turf, generating anything coherent against Beşiktaş’s goal will prove an insurmountable challenge for them.

Besiktas’s Squad Challenges

Indeed, Beşiktaş also contends with its fair share of squad issues; it would be futile to argue otherwise. For similar reasons to their opponents, head coach Sergen Yalçın will be unable to field ten players, primarily summer recruits. However, a crucial distinction exists here. While Kayserispor’s core has been decimated, the “Black Eagles” have retained their backbone, a squad that is, by name and class, head and shoulders above their adversary.

Key Players and Reinforcements for Besiktas

The matchday squad includes seasoned performers such as Tammy Abraham, Rafa Silva, Milot Rashica, Wilfred Ndidi, and Gabriel Paulista. These are players with immense experience, capable of single-handedly deciding the outcome of matches. The most significant boost for Beşiktaş, however, is the return of Orkun Kökçü from suspension. His absence in the disastrous 0-3 defeat to Göztepe was critical; now, the midfield engine is back in action, completely shifting the balance of power in the center of the park.

A Prime Opportunity for Besiktas

Admittedly, the “Black Eagles'” recent away performances have raised concerns – two losses without scoring a single goal. Yet, facing a depleted and winless Kayserispor presents the perfect opportunity to break this negative streak. Beşiktaş possesses all the necessary resources to dominate the match and secure three crucial points, even with their own squad limitations.