Beşiktaş v Kasımpaşa: European push meets survival bid | OneFootball

Beşiktaş host Kasımpaşa in the Süper Lig on Thursday, 19 March 2026 in İstanbul, with the hosts defending a Conference League qualification spot and the visitors trying to stay clear of the relegation places.

Beşiktaş and Kasımpaşa drew 1-1 in October. The hosts arrive fourth on 49 points, while the visitors sit 14th with 24.

Kara Kartal have won four of their past five in all competitions, the only setback a home defeat against Galatasaray. Kasımpaşa's recent run is steadier, with wins over Fatih Karagümrük and Eyüpspor plus draws at Fenerbahçe and Konyaspor.

Beşiktaş are without Emirhan Topçu and El Bilal Toure through injury. Kasımpaşa miss Haris Hajradinovic, Emre Tasdemir and Frimpong, while Irfan Kahveci is suspended.

Kara Kartal average 1.8 goals per game with 55% possession and 82.57% passing accuracy. Their crossing from open play lands at 22.43% and they have eight headed goals, which could test a Kasımpaşa defence that has conceded 36. The visitors score 0.8 per game with 45% possession and 77.42% passing accuracy, so transitions and set pieces may be their route. Tammy Abraham's seven league goals and Vaclav Cerny's eight assists are key for the hosts, while Habib Gueye's five goals and Mortadha Ben Ouanes' five assists lead the away threat.

A win would take Kara Kartal to 52 points and could strengthen their hold on fourth and Conference League qualification. Kasımpaşa would move to 27 points and may open a bigger gap to the relegation places.