Besiktas vs Sivas Belediyespor
Besiktas take on Sivas Belediyespor in the final group match of the Turkish Cup tonight. They need to make sure not to lose in order to go through to the next stage. Normally Besiktas use a rotation policy in the Cup and let fringe players into the starting eleven. But since their league matches against both Mersin and Trabzonspor was postponed due to bad weather, Besiktas boss Senol Günes wants to make sure they maintain their excellent form and is likely to start several of his stars. Resting his best players would mean a two week break and considering how well they have been doing, Günes is not willing to risk having their form dip.
Team news: Expect to see a few or all of Mario Gomez, Ricardo Quaresma, Gökhan Töre and José Sosa. New signing Alexis Delgado and Denis Boyko might also go straight into the team.
Sivas Belediyespor need to win tonight in order to progress to the next round. Not the easiest task against arguably the best club in the country at the moment. Sivas have had a roller coaster cup competition so far including a 1-7 defeat at 1461 Trabzon and a 5-0 win at home to Karabükspor. It’s hard to really know what to make of the team but they haven’t had the best of seasons in the 2. Liga, the 3rd tier of Turkish football where they sit 12th in the table. To think they can go and get something from tonight’s game is a real stretch.
Date & Time: 28 Jan 2015 – 19.30 CET
League: Turkish Cup (Turkey)
Match: Besiktas – Sivas Beldiyespor
Pick 1: Besiktas to win to nil
Highest Odds: 1.81 @ Marathonbet
Stake: 10 EUR
Rating: 2/5
Result: 3-4, bet lost.
Pick 2: Besiktas AH -2
Highest Odds: 1.70 @ Marathonbet
Stake: 10 EUR
Rating: 2/5
Result: 3-4, bet lost.