Match report
Besiktas 2-2 Crystal Palace: match report
Besiktas and Crystal Palace draw 2-2 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, with goals from Ndidi, Pino, Mateta, and Olaitan.
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Besiktas and Crystal Palace played to a 2-2 draw in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul.
Wilfred Ndidi opened the scoring for Besiktas in first-half stoppage time, netting in the 45+2 minute with an assist from Salih Özcan.
Crystal Palace equalised shortly after the break when Yeremy Pino scored in the 51st minute, assisted by Anan Khalaili. Jean-Philippe Mateta then put Palace ahead in the 55th minute.
Besiktas responded with a goal from Junior Olaitan in the 73rd minute, bringing the match level again at 2-2.
Umit Akdag of Besiktas received a red card in the 77th minute, leaving his team with ten men. Wilfred Ndidi and Umit Akdag also received yellow cards for Besiktas, while Yeremy Pino was booked for Crystal Palace.
In terms of key statistics, Besiktas had 59% possession compared to Crystal Palace's 41%. Besiktas recorded 2 shots on target, while Palace had 3. Besiktas committed 11 fouls, and Palace had 16. Besiktas managed 1 corner, while Palace had 3.
Before this match, Besiktas were in 7th place with 6 points from 2 games, while Crystal Palace were in 18th place with 3 points from 2 games.
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Before the game: Besiktas vs Crystal Palace preview: form
Besiktas will face Crystal Palace in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at 20:00 BST at Vodafone Park, Istanbul.
Besiktas are in strong form, winning four of their last five matches. They recently defeated 1899 Hoffenheim 3-2 and Kocaelispor FK 2-1. Their only loss in this sequence came against Amed, where they lost 3-2.
Currently, Besiktas sit fourth in the league table with two wins from two matches, scoring seven goals and conceding three, earning six points.
In contrast, Crystal Palace have struggled recently, with only one win in their last five games. They lost 5-0 to Brighton and 3-2 to Lyon in their last two outings. Their sole victory came against Nottingham Forest, winning 3-1.
Crystal Palace are positioned 15th in the league table, having played two matches, winning one and losing one, with six goals scored and three conceded, giving them three points.
In head-to-head records, this will be a crucial match for both teams as they look to secure their positions in the group stage of the tournament.
Match Events
All events- 85'Jörgen Strand Larsen(Out: Eddie Nketiah)
- 77'Umit Akdag
- 75'Oh Hyeon-gyu(Out: Dušan Vlahović)
- 75'Ilhan Fakili(Out: Václav Černý)
- 73'Junior Olaitan(2 - 2)
- 72'Yeremy Pino(Out: Dario Osorio)
- 66'Umit Akdag
- 64'Kartal Kayra Yılmaz(Out: Junior Olaitan)
Match Statistics
All stats- 59%Possession41%
- 0.70Expected Goals (xG)0.40
- 2Shots on Target3
- 1Corners3
- 11Fouls16
Prediction
Live win probability
Besiktas 6%Draw 68%Crystal Palace 25%
The match will most likely result in a draw.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Europa League · League Stage 3
- VenueTupras Stadium, Istanbul · 42590
- RefereeMakkelie, Danny
- ForecastPartly cloudy night, 17.34°C
Last five games
BesiktasDLWWL
Crystal PalaceLDLLW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Union Saint-Gilloise | 3 | +7 | 7 |
| 7 |  Juventus | 3 | +6 | 7 |
| 8 | Besiktas | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 9 |  Sunderland | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| 10 |  AZ Alkmaar | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 11 |  Omonia Nicosia | 3 | +1 | 6 |
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Besiktas vs Crystal Palace: result, stats & highlights
Besiktas and Crystal Palace finished 2-2 in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage 3) at Tupras Stadium. Played: (your local time).
Besiktas are 8th in the table on 7 points; Crystal Palace are 15th on 4.
Recent form: Besiktas DLWWL, Crystal Palace LDLLW.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.