Süper Lig Regular Season - 13
Beşiktaş 1 - 1 FT Samsunspor
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
38' Salih Uçan
Carlo Holse 41'
HT
57' C. Under
64' Emirhan Topçu
C. Ndiaye 66'
70' ↓ T. Abraham ↑M. Rashica
70' ↓ C. Under ↑Jota Silva
↓ E. Aydin ↑Y. E. Cift 70'
Toni Borevković 81'
↓ A. Musaba ↑P. Yaldir 81'
↓ C. Ndiaye ↑Marius 81'
83' ↓ V. Cerny ↑D. E. Tiknaz
↓ E. Kilinc ↑J. Mendes 87'
↓ C. Holse ↑S. Aydogdu 87'
89' ↓ S. Ucan ↑K. Kayra Yilmaz
90' Gabriel Paulista
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Beşiktaş
Goalkeepers
E. Destanoglu 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
G. Sazdagi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Paulista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Topcu 
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
90
Passes
10
Duels
R. Yilmaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
W. Ndidi
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
69
Passes
10
Duels
S. Ucan 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
C. Under 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
V. Cerny 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
E. B. Toure 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Forwards
T. Abraham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
M. Gunok 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Uduokhai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Bulut
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Djalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Jurasek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. E. Tiknaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rashica
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kayra Yilmaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jota Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Sahin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samsunspor
Goalkeepers
O. Kocuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Z. Yavru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Borevkovic 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
R. Van Drongelen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Tomasson
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
A. Makoumbou
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
E. Kilinc 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
C. Holse
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
34%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
E. Aydin
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
A. Musaba
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
C. Ndiaye
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
A. Posiadala
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. B. Toruz
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Mendes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. E. Cift
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Gonul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Aydogdu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Yaldir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/01/2025 | Beşiktaş | 0 - 0 | Samsunspor | Süper Lig | Tüpraş Stadyumu |
| 11/08/2024 | Samsunspor | 0 - 2 | Beşiktaş | Süper Lig | Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadyumu |
| 13/04/2024 | Beşiktaş | 1 - 1 | Samsunspor | Süper Lig | Tüpraş Stadyumu |
| 26/11/2023 | Samsunspor | 1 - 2 | Beşiktaş | Süper Lig | Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadyumu |
| 01/04/2012 | Beşiktaş | 0 - 1 | Samsunspor | Süper Lig | FIYAPI Inönü Stadyumu |
| 18/12/2011 | Samsunspor | 1 - 1 | Beşiktaş | Süper Lig | 19 Mayis Stadyumu |
18/01/2025
11/08/2024
13/04/2024
26/11/2023
01/04/2012
18/12/2011
Beşiktaş Win
Samsunspor Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +20
P: 13 GD: +18
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -9
P: 13 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +33
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +15
P: 20 GD: +15
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: -7
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -6
P: 20 GD: -14
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -12
P: 20 GD: -12
P: 20 GD: -25
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
VAR Rescues Beşiktaş as Samsunspor Keeps Title Hopes Alive
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Beşiktaş's battle to climb from seventh place collided with Samsunspor's mission to defend fourth, producing a six-pointer decided by VAR intervention and two penalty-kick dramas.
The VAR Lifeline
In the 38th minute, Salih Uçan was awarded a penalty—only for VAR to overturn the decision. This critical intervention proved pivotal as Beşiktaş fought to control the match. Ersin Destanoğlu's five saves kept the hosts afloat against Samsunspor's aggressive pressing. The intensity was relentless: with 83% pass accuracy, Beşiktaş dominated possession (62%) but lacked the clinical edge to convert dominance into goals. The balance of power swung on fine margins.
Penalties and Lead Changes
C. Under's 57th-minute penalty gave Beşiktaş the lead. But C. Ndiaye's 66th-minute equaliser from open play restored parity. The lead changed hands twice—a testament to the match's unpredictability. Samsunspor's six shots all found the target, exposing a defence under constant duress. Beşiktaş countered with 14 attempts, yet an xG of 1.61 revealed the finishing gap. The shooting volume (28 combined) created a frantic, open contest.
Title Race Stakes
Samsunspor's 24 points and fourth-place position versus Beşiktaş's 21 points and seventh-place standing underscored the six-pointer's weight. Samsunspor's remarkable record—just one loss in 13 games, six wins and six draws—marks them as genuine title contenders. Their +7 goal difference is elite. Beşiktaş, meanwhile, relied on Emirhan Topçu's outstanding defensive display to preserve their home advantage. The draw served both: Samsunspor maintained their ascent, Beşiktaş kept the upset factor alive in the championship race.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned Uçan's 38th-minute penalty, saving Beşiktaş from going 0-1 down. Without this intervention, the scoreline and narrative would have shifted dramatically.
What does this draw mean for Beşiktaş's season?
A point keeps them in contention but seventh place demands wins. Destanoğlu's heroics bought time; attacking precision must improve to climb the table.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Beşiktaş-Samsunspor: Title Race Collision Course
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 92/100. Two teams locked in the title race—5th and 6th separated by a single point—clash in a match where the loser falls further back and the winner stakes a claim on European football.
The Setup
Samsunspor arrive at 25 points in 5th; Beşiktaş sit 6th on 24. The stakes couldn't be higher—this is a certified six-pointer in a season where every point counts. The balance here is razor-sharp: Samsunspor's goalkeeper Okan Koçuk has kept two clean sheets in five matches (2.0 saves per game), yet both teams average 2.0 goals scored per game. A defensive stalemate this is not. Beşiktaş's form reads WDWLD—volatile, but trending upward. Samsunspor's away record is stunning: 3 wins from 5 away games, a 60% conversion rate that screams confidence.
Key Battle
Cengiz Ünder versus Carlo Holse. Ünder has scored twice and assisted once in his last four matches—he's Beşiktaş's creative heartbeat. Holse, meanwhile, has netted three times in five for Samsunspor, averaging a 6.8 rating. Whoever dominates the wide channels and transitions controls the tempo. Ünder's directness against Samsunspor's defensive shape; Holse's poaching against Beşiktaş's high line. This duel determines the match.
Our Prediction
Beşiktaş 2-1 Samsunspor. The home advantage is real, and Ünder's current form tips the scales. But Samsunspor's away prowess and Holse's finishing prowess keep this tight. Both sides score; one leaves empty-handed. A final day feel, decided by fine margins.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Absolutely. A six-pointer in the title race, with elite talent on both sides and stakes through the roof. This is must-watch Süper Lig.
What's the predicted outcome?
Beşiktaş 2-1 Samsunspor. Home advantage and Ünder's form edge it, but Holse's finishing keeps the margin slim.
Where are Beşiktaş and Samsunspor in the league table?
Samsunspor 5th (25 pts), Beşiktaş 6th (24 pts). One point separates them—stakes are maximum.
What is Beşiktaş's current form?
WDWLD: mixed, but trending up. Ünder has 2 goals and 1 assist in four matches—a bright form signal.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Carlo Holse: 3 goals in 5 matches, 6.8 average rating. Samsunspor's lethal finisher; Beşiktaş's defensive test.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.