Gaziantep v Beşiktaş: European push meets mid-table reset | OneFootball

Gaziantep host Beşiktaş in the Süper Lig on Friday, 1 May 2026, with the visitors protecting fourth place and European qualification while the hosts look to steady themselves in mid-table.

The reverse fixture in December ended 2-2 in Beşiktaş, and Gaziantep also won 2-1 away in March 2025, so recent meetings have been tight.

Gaziantep come in with one win from their last five league games, including a 3-0 defeat at Eyüpspor last time out, after beating Kayserispor 3-0 at home. Kara Kartal drew 0-0 against Fatih Karagümrük after a 4-2 home win over Antalyaspor, with a defeat at Samsunspor in between.

Salem M'Bakata and Ali Ablak are sidelined for Gaziantep. For the visitors, Ridvan Yilmaz is suspended and Kartal Yilmaz is out injured, trimming defensive and midfield options.

Kara Kartal's attack has produced 54 league goals and a high volume of open-play crosses, with Václav Černý on eight assists and Orkun Kökçü contributing seven goals and seven assists. Tammy Abraham has added seven league goals. Gaziantep have conceded 52 but carry a major threat in Mohamed Bayo, who has 14 league goals, with service from Alexandru Maxim and Drissa Camara.

Kara Kartal aim to consolidate fourth and keep control of the Conference League qualification spot. Gaziantep, 10th, could cement a safer mid-table footing with a result.