Besiktas welcome table-toppers Galatasaray at Vodafone Park for a crucial Istanbul derby in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday.
At the time the visitors are engaged in a heated two-way battle alongside Fenerbahce at the top of the Turkish top flight, the hosts are a whopping 26 points behind in fourth place, vying for lower-tier European spots.
Goals from Nathan Redmond and Vincent Aboubakar saw the Black Eagles secure a 2-0 victory over Umraniyespor last weekend, while Gala were held to a 3-3 draw by mid-table Fatih Karagumruk a day later.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Besiktas vs Galatasaray kick-off time
| Date: | Sunday, March 3, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 4:00 pm GMT |
| Venue: | Vodafone Park |
The Super Lig match between Besiktas and Galatasaray will be played on Sunday, March 2, 2024, at the Tupras Stadyumu - commercially known as Vodafone Park - in Istanbul, Turkey.
It will kick off at 4:00 pm GMT for fans in the United Kingdom (UK).
How to watch Besiktas vs Galatasaray online - TV channels & live streams
The game will not be broadcast live on TV in the US and is not available to stream online live. However, fans can follow the live updates on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Besiktas team news
Gedson Fernandes and Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov are suspended. Salih Ucan will fill in for the former.
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain has suffered a torn thigh muscle and has been ruled out for the rest of the season. The same goes for Amir Hadziahmetovic, who has suffered a crucial ligament tear. Tayfur Bingol is also on the injury list, but he wasn't expected to start here anyway.
Besiktas possible XI: Gunok; Bulut, Uysal, Colley, Masuaku; Al Musrati, Amartey; Rashica, Muci, Tosun; Kilicsoy
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Günok, Destanoğlu, Yuvakuran, Baytekin |
| Defenders: | Masuaku, Amartey, Colley, Worrall, Sanuç, Uysal, Svensson, Meraş, Bulut, Uzunhan, Terzi, Komec |
| Midfielders: | Ghezzal, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Fernandes, Rashica, Tosun, Zaynutdinov, Al Musrati, Hadžiahmetović, Uçan, Tıknaz, Bingöl, Inler, Vardar |
| Forwards: | Aboubakar, Rebić, Muleka, Kılıçsoy, Muçi, Hekimoglu, Kılıç |
Galatasaray team news
Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk has a full squad at his disposal to pick his starting lineup from. Star striker Mauro Icardi has been out of the matchday squad for two straight games. The Argentine is expected to return and spearhead the line against Besiktas.
Galatasaray possible XI: Muslera; Kohn, Nelsson, Sanchez, Yilmaz; Torreira, Demirbay; Akturkoglu, Mertens, Tete; Icardi
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Muslera, Guvenc, J. Yilmaz, Ordu |
| Defenders: | Nelsson, Bardakci, Ayhan, Yesilyurt, Angelino, Karatas, Bulbul, Kohn, Sanchez |
| Midfielders: | Torreira, Aydin, E. Akman, Ndombele, Demirbay, Oliveira, H. Akman, Akturkoglu, Tete, Ziyech, B. Yilmaz |
| Forwards: | Mertens, Icardi, Bakambu, Dervisoglu, Demiroglu, Zaha, Tete |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 21/10/23 | Galatasaray 2-2 Beşiktaş | Super Lig |
| 30/04/23 | Beşiktaş 3-3 Galatasaray | Super Lig |
| 05/11/22 | Galatasaray 2-2 Beşiktaş | Super Lig |
| 14/03/22 | Galatasaray 2-2 Beşiktaş | Super Lig |
| 25/10/21 | Beşiktaş 2-1 Galatasaray | Super Lig |