The Turkish Süper Lig action continues this Sunday, February 8, 2026, as Beşiktaş welcomes Alanyaspor to Istanbul. While the "Black Eagles" are looking to close the gap on the top three, Alanyaspor arrives at the Tüpraş Stadyumu desperate to arrest a slump that has seen them slide toward the middle of the pack.
Match Details
Fixture: Beşiktaş JK vs. Alanyaspor
Competition: Süper Lig (Round 21)
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Time: 17:00 UTC / 20:00 TRT
Venue: Tüpraş Stadyumu, Istanbul
Referee: TBD
Pre-Match Analysis
Beşiktaş: Chasing the Leaders
Beşiktaş enters Round 21 sitting in 5th place (36 points). They have found a steady rhythm in 2026, remaining unbeaten in their last five league outings, including a recent 2-1 victory over Konyaspor. Under their current leadership, the "Black Eagles" have become notably difficult to beat at home, where they have successfully leveraged the atmospheric pressure of the Tüpraş Stadyumu.
The club was active in the winter transfer window, recently securing South Korean striker Oh Hyeon-gyu from Genk to bolster an attack that recently lost Tammy Abraham. With Orkun Kökçü pulling the strings in midfield, Beşiktaş will look to dominate possession and exploit Alanyaspor's recent defensive frailties.
Alanyaspor: Searching for Stability
It has been a difficult start to the new year for Alanyaspor. Currently in 10th place (22 points), they have struggled for consistency, winning only one of their last five matches. They arrive in Istanbul following a disappointing 3-1 home loss to Eyüpspor, a result that highlighted their vulnerability to clinical counter-attacks.
Managerial efforts to stabilize the defense have been hampered by a wave of suspensions. However, Alanyaspor has proven they can be a "bogey team" for the Istanbul giants; they held Beşiktaş to a draw in their previous meeting and will rely on the pace of Hwang Ui-jo to catch the hosts on the break.
Team News & Injury Reports
Beşiktaş Team News
Out (Suspended): Kristjan Asllani (red card) and veteran defender Necip Uysal are unavailable.
Out (Injury): Cengiz Ünder is a significant doubt with a groin issue, while Emrecan Terzi is ineligible.
New Signing: Oh Hyeon-gyu could make his debut, providing a fresh focal point for the attack.
Player to Watch: Orkun Kökçü. The Turkish international is coming off a "Man of the Match" performance and is the primary creative engine for the hosts.
Alanyaspor Team News
The visitors are facing a major disciplinary crisis:
Out (Suspended): Izzet Celik, Enes Keskin, Yusuf Özdemir, and Bedirhan Özyurt are all serving suspensions.
Out (Injury): Buluthan Bulut is sidelined with a cruciate ligament tear.
Player to Watch: Güven Yalçın. The forward scored in their last outing and will be eager to prove a point against his former club.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Beşiktaş (4-2-3-1):
Destanoğlu; Gökhan Sazdağı, Tiago Djaló, Emir Topçu, Rıdvan Yılmaz; Salih Uçan, Ndidi; Václav Černý, Kökçü, Rafa Silva; Mustafa Hekimoğlu (or Oh Hyeon-gyu).
Alanyaspor (4-2-3-1):
Taşkıran; Hadergjonaj, Nuno Reis, Fidan Aliti, Lima; Makouta, Janvier; Efecan Karaca, Chiquinho, Ruan Pereira; Hwang Ui-jo.
Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats
Reverse Fixture: Alanyaspor secured a 2-0 victory over Beşiktaş in August 2025.
Historical Advantage: Beşiktaş has won 10 of the last 19 encounters, while Alanyaspor has 4 wins (5 draws).
Home Fortress: Beşiktaş is unbeaten in their last 10 home matches across all competitions (7 wins, 3 draws).
Alanyaspor’s Drought: The visitors have failed to keep a clean sheet in 80% of their away games this season.
Prediction: Beşiktaş 2–0 Alanyaspor
The combination of Beşiktaş’s home form and Alanyaspor’s massive suspension list makes the hosts heavy favorites. While Alanyaspor is capable of being stubborn, the creative quality of Kökçü and Rafa Silva should eventually break down a depleted visitor defense. Expect a professional performance from the "Black Eagles" as they continue their push for the top three.
Top Betting Tips:
Match Result: Beşiktaş Win. Their current momentum and home advantage are hard to overlook.
Both Teams to Score: No. Alanyaspor has struggled for goals on the road, while Beşiktaş has tightened up defensively.
To Score Anytime: Orkun Kökçü. He is currently on set-piece duty and in peak shooting form.
