Prediction: Besiktas vs Konyaspor

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best odds: 17/25

Bookmaker: Luckster

Besiktas welcome Konyaspor to Tupraş Stadium on Tuesday evening as the two sides contest a Turkish Cup semi‑final with a place in the showpiece event on the line.

The hosts are seeking a second final appearance in three seasons, while Konyaspor arrive full of belief as they chase their first cup final since lifting the trophy in the 2016–17 campaign.

Besiktas

Besiktas approach this semi‑final knowing the Turkish Cup offers their clearest route to silverware this season. Having already lifted the trophy in 2023–24, the Black Eagles are eager to return to the final and cap their campaign on a high.

Entering the competition at the group stage as one of the seeded sides, Besiktas topped Group C ahead of fierce rivals Fenerbahce, earning a quarter‑final meeting with Alanyaspor. That tie was navigated with authority, as Sergen Yalçın’s side recorded a comfortable 3–0 victory to advance to the last four.

Recent form has been steady rather than spectacular. A draw against Fatih Karagumruk was followed by a solid 2–0 league win over Gaziantep, results that ensured European qualification and allowed full focus to shift toward cup success. With continental football secured, Besiktas will look to harness the energy of their home crowd and impose themselves against opponents they have beaten in their last two meetings.

History also favours the hosts. Besiktas have lost just once in their last 10 encounters with Konyaspor, including a 2–0 victory the last time the sides met in this competition at the quarter‑final stage in 2024.

Team News

There are some injury concerns to contend with. Kartal Yılmaz is ruled out after suffering a torn ankle ligament, while Milot Rashica remains a doubt following his absence from the most recent league match. Gokhan Sazdagi is also set to miss out, and Necip Uysal remains doubtful having not featured since September.

Rotation is expected, with several players who started on the bench last time out likely to return to the XI. Tiago Djalo is also back in contention after completing a club‑imposed suspension, offering Yalçın additional defensive options.

Konyaspor

Konyaspor travel to Istanbul encouraged by their own cup pedigree, having defeated Besiktas 1–0 on the way to their only Turkish Cup triumph nearly a decade ago. That history, combined with their recent resilience, provides genuine belief ahead of this semi‑final.

Ilhan Palut’s side began their cup journey in the third round, where they edged past Bingolspor 4–2 before comfortably dispatching Muş Spor Kulubu 4–1 in the fourth round. Progression to the group stage followed, and a second‑place finish in Group B set up a daunting quarter‑final clash with Fenerbahce.

Konyaspor rose to the occasion, producing a disciplined and organised display to secure a 1–0 victory after extra time and book their place in the semi‑final. That result underlined their ability to frustrate stronger opposition and seize decisive moments.

Their nine‑match unbeaten run in all competitions was brought to an end by a narrow 3–2 league defeat to Caykur Rizespor on Friday, but with mid‑table safety assured in the Super Lig, Palut’s side can now fully commit to this cup run.

Team News

Josip Calusic, Guilherme Sitya and Alassane Ndao are all suspended for non‑footballing reasons.

Injuries further thin the squad, with Ufuk Akyol and Blaz Kramer sidelined by knee problems, Tunahan Tasci unavailable, and Riechedly Bazoer a doubt after picking up an issue in the last match.

Conclusion

Besiktas’ home advantage and superior individual quality may ultimately prove decisive in what promises to be a closely fought semi‑final. Konyaspor possess the structure and discipline to make life difficult and have already demonstrated their ability to upset more fancied opponents.

If the hosts can assert themselves early and avoid costly defensive lapses, they should have just enough to edge through and secure another place in the Turkish Cup final. The visitors could, however, score as well.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best odds: 17/25

Bookmaker: Luckster