Eyüpspor 2 - 2 FT Beşiktaş

Late Drama at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu as Eyüpspor Hold Beşiktaş

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 99/100. A chaotic afternoon saw Beşiktaş surrender their early control, only for a late intervention to prevent a significant shock for the Istanbul giants.

The Black Eagles Soar Early

The atmosphere at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu was electric as the visitors looked to assert their authority immediately. It took only six minutes for the Intensity of the opening exchanges to produce a breakthrough. Orkun Kökçü capitalised on a lapse in the home side's concentration to fire Beşiktaş into a deserved lead. For much of the first half, the visitors dominated possession with 61% of the ball, forcing Eyüpspor into a deep defensive shell. The home side’s early struggles were compounded when a potential equaliser from Umut Bozok was chalked off by VAR for offside in the 21st minute. Despite the setback, the tactical Balance of the match began to tilt as the interval approached, with the hosts finding spaces on the break.

The Underdogs Strike Back

The second half witnessed a dramatic shift in momentum as the Stakes of the relegation battle seemed to ignite the home side. In the 57th minute, the pressure finally told when Jérôme Onguene turned provider, delivering a precise ball that Umut Bozok hammered home to level the scores. Suddenly, a massive Upset was on the cards as the Istanbul giants struggled to contain the hosts' direct running. The momentum shifted entirely when Eyüpspor were awarded a penalty just eight minutes later. The substitute E. Akbaba stepped up with ice-cool nerves, slotting the ball past the goalkeeper to send the home fans into raptures. From a goal down, the 16th-placed side had somehow clawed their way into a winning position.

Ünder Rescues the Giants

Refusing to accept defeat, the visitors launched a desperate late assault, turning the match into a true shooting gallery with 32 total shots shared between the teams. The eight saves made by the goalkeepers highlighted the end-to-end nature of the final quarter. The decisive moment arrived in the 76th minute when the substitute C. Under produced a moment of individual brilliance to restore parity. While Beşiktaş pushed for a winner, the home side held firm to secure a precious point. The result does little to aid Beşiktaş’s chase for the top positions, keeping them in 5th, but for Eyüpspor, it is a statement of intent in their survival bid. The match concluded as a breathless 2-2 draw, leaving both managers reflecting on what could have been a pivotal victory.

Eyüpspor cling on as Beşiktaş smell blood

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. This is a survival check for Eyüpspor and a must-take opportunity for Beşiktaş to tighten their grip on the European race.

The Setup

On 26 January 2026 at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu, the table tells a brutal story. Eyüpspor sit 17th with 14 points from 18 games, just 3 wins, only 11 goals scored and a -14 goal difference. Home has not been a fortress either: two wins in nine underline a fragile Form line.

Beşiktaş arrive from the opposite end of the mood spectrum. Fifth place, 29 points from 17 matches and a recent unbeaten run show a side trending upwards. They score freely compared with the hosts and have found a defensive Balance solid enough to keep them in every game.

The odds lean heavily Beşiktaş’s way, reflecting both the league gap and the psychological weight of this fixture. For Eyüpspor this is about survival, pure and simple; for Beşiktaş, anything less than three points would feel like a step backwards in the race for the top spots.

Key Battle

The decisive zone is Eyüpspor’s defensive third against Beşiktaş’s multi-layered attack. The visitors are likely to dominate the ball, push their full-backs high and try to pin Eyüpspor around their own box, forcing mistakes through sustained pressure.

Eyüpspor must keep their back line compact and narrow, protecting the central lanes and gambling on counters. If their midfield screen collapses, Beşiktaş’s runners between the lines will repeatedly drag them out of shape. The longer Eyüpspor are forced to defend in a low block, the more their concentration and legs will be tested.

Our Prediction

Expect Beşiktaş to take control early, circulating possession and probing patiently rather than chasing chaos. Eyüpspor will sit deep, trying to slow the tempo and steal something from transitions.

But the hosts’ lack of firepower makes a comeback scenario unlikely if they fall behind. Over 90 minutes, Beşiktaş’s superior quality and deeper bench should tell. We see a professional, almost ruthless away performance: Eyüpspor 0-2 Beşiktaş, one goal before the interval, the second arriving as Eyüpspor have to open up.