Besiktas hosts Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Europa League

Besiktas is set to host Eintracht Frankfurt of Germany in the second week of the UEFA Europa League. The match will kick off on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 10 p.m. local time at Tupras Stadium, Istanbul. Scottish referee John Beaton will officiate the game.

Black Eagles began its Europa League campaign with a disappointing 4-0 loss to Ajax in the opening week. The black-and-white team aims to secure a vital victory against Frankfurt in front of their home crowd.

Season performance

So far this season, Black Eagles has played 10 matches across all competitions, recording only one loss. The team has achieved seven victories and two draws in the Trendyol Super Lig, Turkcell Super Kupa, and UEFA Europa League, scoring 27 goals while conceding 12.

This match marks the first encounter between Besiktas and Eintracht Frankfurt in European competitions. The Turkish side is eager to please its fans by securing a win against Frankfurt.

Projected lineups

Besiktas:

• Goalkeeper: Mert Gunok
• Defenders: Svensson, Paulista, Uduokhai, Masuaku
• Midfielders: Gedson, Ndour, Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, Rashica
• Forward: Immobile

Eintracht Frankfurt:

• Goalkeeper: Santos
• Defenders: Theate, Koch, Amenda, Kristensen
• Midfielders: Melo, Chaibi, Dina
• Forwards: Marmoush, Matanovic, Larsson

Injury update:

• Besiktas midfielder Moatasem Al Musrati will not participate due to injury.
• Eintracht Frankfurt’s goalkeeper Kevin Trapp and midfielder Oscar Højlund will not participate due to injury