- Besiktas JK have won four of their last five games in all competitions.
- Besiktas JK have split their last two away games with a win and a defeat.
High-flying Black Eagles face mid-table Hoffenheim
Besiktas JK enter this UEFA Europa League 2026/2027 matchday two fixture in much better shape than their hosts, and should take the points back to Turkey on Thursday.
The Black Eagles sit fourth in the table with three points from one match, while TSG 1899 Hoffenheim are 29th with zero points after their opening fixture. Die Kraichgauer have lost their last three games and have won only one of their past five in all competitions, which has them looking vulnerable here.
Vincenzo Italiano has done a terrific job at Besiktas since taking over in June 2026 and they have got into a real rhythm of playing his high-tempo, vertical pressing game with good results. They arrive at the SNP Arena having won four of their last five and they will have the true belief that they can beat any team in the world if they play their best football on the day.
Hoffenheim can be turned over
Christian Ilzer has been at the club since November 2024 and has brought his own style to the team, but his flexible pressing setup still aims to force turnovers and spring quick breaks.
That will be the case on Thursday as Besiktas have more momentum in their game and the pressing nature of their attack should be able to turn Hoffenheim over. The style clash looks like it will lead to goals, so we're going Over 2.5 in this contest and Both teams to score - Yes.
Adam Hlozek has scored two goals in his last five appearances for Hoffenheim and is their sharpest option in a struggling attack. Amir Murillo leads the way for Besiktas with one goal in one UEFA Europa League appearance, giving the visitors the edge in the knockout hit game.
Besiktas have split their last two away fixtures but have still scored enough goals to keep the game alive while playing a more attacking style. Junior Olaitan already has two assists in one UEFA Europa League game for Besiktas and Orkun Kokcu has four assists in the last five for the club, so there's no reason to think the supply line won't work away from home.
We think the Black Eagles should edge this one and the price for the away win looks too good to ignore.
