- FC Hradec Kralove have won 4 of their last 5 games and have won their last 3 in a row in all competitions (including a 1-0 away win against Tromso IL and a 2-1 home win against Pardubice).
- Besiktas JK have won 2 of their last 5 matches, with 2 draws and 1 defeat during that run (including a 2-0 win away at FC Midtjylland in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026).
Hot Hradec can hold their own against Besiktas
A fresh in Europe, FC Hradec Králové will be buzzing for Thursday's UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 clash with Besiktas JK, a fixture which may be more than just a banana skin for Vincenzo Italiano's side.
David Horejs has really got Hradec ticking over since 28 February 2024. The side are built around sitting compact, hurting teams on set pieces. That's exactly what they've been doing in their 3-game winning streak, which has seen them beat Tromso IL 1-0 away and 3-1 at home in UEFA Europa League Qualification 2026 and 1. Liga 2026/2027.
They're a real tough nut to crack at home, winning 3 and drawing 1 of their last 4 in front of their own fans, conceding just 4 goals in 6 games across all competitions. Besiktas will try to press high, dictate play and attack the byline, but Hradec will sit back, soak up pressure and counter-attack.
Stalemate likely as two disciplined sides meet
Besiktas have been in solid, if not sparkling form of late, winning 2, drawing 2 and losing 1 of their last 5 in all competitions. They've got 2 wins, 3 draws and a defeat in their 6 away games across all fronts, scoring 9 goals on the road.
Orkun Kokcu is their most dangerous player, netting 2 in 2 in this qualification campaign and 2 of Besiktas' last 3 in 5. Hradec's main threat comes from Mick
van Buren up top, who has
2 in 2
in this qualification competition and 3 of the hosts' last
9 in
5 games.
With Besiktas looking to press
and Hradec set up to
counter, it's likely to be a tight affair
and the Under 2.5 market is the best play here, priced at 3/4.
The Both Teams to Score - No market is also a solid option at 107/100.
Besiktas are 29/20 favourites for the match and that looks a bit short
with Hradec coming
at 11/5
and the
draw
at 19/10.
A Besiktas win is the most
likely result here, but it's not a banker by any means as Hradec are a tough nut to crack at home.
