Besiktas vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv Preview
- Tournament: UEFA Europa League.
- Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024.
- Time: 5:45 pm GMT.
- Venue: Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen.
The next UEFA Europa League (UEL) match of Beşiktaş and Maccabi Tel-Aviv will occur in unusual conditions at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary. The neutral field was selected as a result of because the Turkish side Besiktas refused to host the Israeli side as the tensions across Europe regarding Israel increased. This fixture is very important for both sides, but especially for Besiktas who are aiming to use recent performances to defy an initial slump in the tournament. Recent wins have positioned the Turkish side only two points away from the playoffs place and three points off the last sixteen places, therefore making this match even more important.
Still, Besiktas goes into the match under pressure given the club’s rather abysmal form in the domestic league. Their most recent domestic defeat was 4-2 to Goztepe at home which took their tally to one win in five matches: W1, D1, L3. This closed-door match may help to create a favorable environment for Besiktas to concentrate on their European performances as they need points.
Maccabi has endured a very volatile time within the UEFA Europa League matches this season, currently standing without a single point to their team’s name. A disappointing 5-0 loss to Ajax in their last match was indicative of issues that a frail backline and their poor defensive record of over the group stage: 11 goals conceded; no other team was weaker in this regard. Still, they have arrived for this match fresh after a two-week break and after having thrashed Bnei Sakhnin 4-0 in the domestic league.
Maccabi Tel-Aviv has poor records against Turkish tournaments, particularly, having suffered six barrier encounters – D2 /L4. However, there is an impression that the team is now changing the trend since in this tournament, they were able to beat Sivasspor two times in a row during 2020.
This clash is set to be a battle of contrasting form, as Besiktas looks to get their noses in front and continue the push to the knockout stages with Maccabi Haifa desperate to avoid a repeat of their group stage failures.
Besiktas Team News
Besiktas will be without the service of Ernest Muci who is out due to a thigh injury and Necip Uysal who will miss the game due to a ligament injury, while Ciro Immobile isn’t on the injury list but is highly doubtful to feature in the upcoming game.
Maccabi Tel-Aviv Team News
On the other hand, Maccabi Tel-Aviv doesn’t have any concern with their team fitness and all players are fit for the upcoming clash.
Besiktas vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv Predicted Lineups
Besiktas Predicted Lineup
Goalkeeper: Mert Gunok
Defenders: Jonas Svensson, Gabriel Paulista, Felix Uduokhai, Emirhan Topcu
Midfielders: Al Musrati, Rafa Silva, Gedson Fernandes
Forwards: Milot Rashica, Semih Kilicsoy, Arthur Masuaku
Maccabi Tel-Aviv Predicted Lineup
Goalkeeper: Roi Mishpati
Defenders: Sagiv Jehezkel, Raz Schlomo, Nemanja Stojic, Stav Lemkin
Midfielders: Gabi Kanichowsky, Weslley Patai, Joris van Overeem
Forwards: Henry Addo, Dor Turgeman, Osher Davida
Besiktas vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv H2H Record
These two sides have only met twice so far in all competitions and Besiktas has come out victorious on both occasions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 01/12/11 | Maccabi Tel-Aviv 2-3 Besiktas | UEFA Europa League |
| 15/09/11 | Besiktas 5-1 Maccabi Tel-Aviv | UEFA Europa League |
Key Players to watch in Besiktas vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Rafa Silva (Besiktas)
Rafa Silva needs to step up for his team in the absence of Ciro Immobile, who is out due to injury. The Portuguese attacking midfielder has scored 3 goals and 1 assist across all competitions so far.
Dur Turgeman (Maccabi Tel-Aviv)
Maccabi Tel-Aviv’s striker, Dur Turgeman has scored 5 goals so far across all competitions and he has looked quite good in front of goal. With his height and aerial reach, he will certainly trouble the opposition defenders in the upcoming game.
Besiktas vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv Prediction
Both teams have struggled recently in their domestic league and have only managed to win once. Besiktas are coming to this game with a crushing defeat by Goztepe -2, on the other hand, Maccabi Tel-Aviv is coming to this game with a thumping win against Sakhin 4-0. But given their form in the Europa League, Besiktas hold the edge as they sit in the 18th position with 6 points while Maccabi Tel-Aviv is in the bottom side of the table with zero points so far.
Predicted Score: Besiktas 2-0 Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Where to watch Besiktas vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | CBS Sports |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony Liv |
| Turkey | TRT |
| Israel | Charlton |
FAQs
Q. When is Besiktas vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv?
A. Besiktas will host Maccabi Tel-Aviv on Thursday, November 28 at 05:45 PM GMT at Nagyedei Stadion, Debrecen.
Q. Where can you watch Besiktas vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv for free or Paid?
Q. What is the predicted score for Besiktas vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv?
A. Our predicted score is Besiktas 2-0 Maccabi Tel-Aviv.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Besiktas vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv?
A. These two sides have met twice, and Besiktas emerged victorious on both occasions.