The Tüpraş Stadyumu in Istanbul prepares for a vital clash tonight, Saturday, January 31, 2026, as Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s Beşiktaş look to extend their dominant unbeaten streak against a struggling Konyaspor. Kick-off is set for 20:00 local (17:00 GMT).
Beşiktaş currently sits in 5th place (33 points), hovering just three points outside the top four. For the "Black Eagles," this is a chance to apply pressure on the Champions League spots. For Konyaspor, who occupy a precarious position near the bottom of the table, this trip to the capital is about stopping a winless slide that has haunted them since October.
Match Information
| Feature | Details |
| Competition | Trendyol Süper Lig (Matchday 20) |
| Date | Saturday, January 31, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 Local / 17:00 GMT |
| Venue | Tüpraş Stadyumu, Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Referee | Batuhan Kolak |
| TV Channel | beIN Sports (Türkiye) / Fanatiz (US) |
Beşiktaş: The Solskjær "Consistency" Era
One year into his tenure, Ole Gunnar Solskjær has transformed Beşiktaş into one of the most resilient sides in the league. The hosts enter this match on an 11-game unbeaten run across all competitions. However, the mood in Istanbul is mixed following a tumultuous January transfer window that saw the squad’s spine significantly altered.
Team News and Selection:
The "Villa" Vacancy: Beşiktaş must adapt to life after Tammy Abraham, who completed a £18m move to Aston Villa earlier this week. To fill the void, the club has brought in Yasin Özcan on loan from Villa in a reciprocal deal.
Midfield Shift: Playmaker Rafa Silva has returned to Benfica, leaving a creative gap that the club is currently trying to fill with a late-window move for Inter’s Luis Henrique or Genk’s Oh Hyeon-gyu.
Injuries: Defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi remains the only major absentee with a long-term injury.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Günok; Svensson, Gabriel Paulista, Topçu, Masuaku; Al-Musrati, Fernandes; Rashica, Yasin Özcan, Muçi; Semih Kılıçsoy.
Konyaspor: A Season in Freefall
The visitors arrive in Istanbul in desperate need of a spark. Konyaspor has not tasted victory in their last nine league matches (5D, 4L), a slump that has seen them drop toward the relegation zone. While they managed a 1–1 draw against Gaziantep FK last week, the lack of clinical finishing continues to plague the side.
Team News and Selection:
Suspension Blow: Midfield anchor Jin-Ho Jo is suspended for this clash, a massive loss for their defensive stability.
Medical Room: Berkan Kutlu and Ufuk Akyol are both ruled out with injuries.
Primary Threat: Jackson Muleka, facing his former club, remains the most likely source of a goal for the visitors.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Slowik; Yazgılı, Bazoer, Demirbağ, Guilherme; Jevtović, Boateng, Bardhi; Türüç, Kramer, Muleka.
? Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats
Recent Meeting: Beşiktaş won the reverse fixture 2–0 at the Konya Büyükşehir Stadium in October 2025.
Goal Scoring: Beşiktaş has scored 10 goals in their last five matches, while Konyaspor has managed just 3 goals in the same period.
Home Dominance: Beşiktaş has not lost a home league game against Konyaspor since 2015.
The "Ole" Effect: Under Solskjær, Beşiktaş has kept six clean sheets in their last eight home games.
Tactical Analysis and Prediction
Solskjær will likely demand a high-tempo start to test a Konyaspor defense that has looked fragile under pressure. With the departure of Abraham, more responsibility falls on the shoulders of young star Semih Kılıçsoy, whose movement will be key to unlocking Konyaspor's low block.
Konyaspor will likely set up to frustrate, looking to catch Beşiktaş on the break through the pace of Muleka. However, given the massive gap in confidence and the intimidating atmosphere of the Tüpraş Stadyumu, it is difficult to see anything other than a home win.
Final Score Prediction: Beşiktaş 2–0 Konyaspor
