Besiktas may have missed out on a fourth consecutive Europa League title last season, but with six straight home victories under their belt, they look poised to be strong contenders once again.
Lugano, on the other hand, has struggled significantly on the road, losing their last five away matches while conceding 13 goals.
Besiktas has become a team known for high-scoring matches in the Europa League, with 17 of their recent top-tier games featuring at least three goals. Similarly, Lugano’s last 10 matches at this level have also seen a flurry of goals, suggesting that their upcoming encounter could be a thrilling, high-scoring affair.
When Lugano plays away in the Europa League, goals tend to be scored at both ends, as seen in 10 of their last 13 away matches. This trend is mirrored in Besiktas’ home games, where 13 of their last 19 matches have also featured both teams finding the back of the net. It would be surprising if either goalkeeper keeps a clean sheet in this matchup.
Prediction
Over 2.5 goals has been a common outcome in six of Besiktas’ last nine Europa League matches, and they have yet to keep a clean sheet in 14 games this season.
Likewise, Lugano has seen at least three goals scored in 14 of their last 17 matches at this level, making it likely that this game will follow a similar pattern.
Prediction: Besiktas 3 : 2 Lugano
