Beşiktaş face FC Lausanne-Sport at the Tüpraş Stadyum in Istanbul on Thursday for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualification playoff.
The tie is perfectly poised at 1-1 on aggregate after the first leg in Switzerland. The winner will qualify for the tournament’s group stage, heightening the stakes for both clubs.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Besiktas vs Lausanne online - TV channels & live streams
| Country | TV channel / stream |
|---|---|
| United States (U.S.) | NA |
| United Kingdom (UK) | NA |
| Leichtenstein | Blue Sport |
| Switzerland | Blue Sport, Sunrise TV, RTS 2, RTS Sport |
| Turkey | S Sport+ |
The Conference League Qualification match between Lausanne and Besiktas will not be telecast live in the United States (U.S.) or the United Kingdom (UK).
Besides Blue Sport showing the game in Liechtenstein, viewers in Switzerland can also follow the live action on Sunrise TV, RTS 2 and RTS Sport. In Turkey, the game will be available to watch on S Sport+.
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Besiktas vs Lausanne kick-off time
The match will be played at the Tüpraş Stadyum in Istanbul on Thursday, with kick-off at 6 pm BST / 1 pm ET.
Team news & squads
Besiktas vs Lausanne lineups
4-2-3-1
Formation
4-3-1-2
LAUBJK-Line up
BJKSubstitutes
Manager
O. Solskjaer
LAU-Line up
LAUSubstitutes
Manager
P. Zeidler
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Besiktas team news
Beşiktaş come into the match on the back of strong domestic form, looking to capitalize on home advantage. Their lead attacking options include Nigerian striker Daniel Amartey, João Mário, and wide midfielder Milot Rashica, all in sharp recent form.
Defensive leader Omar Colley remains pivotal, while Gedson Fernandes anchors the midfield. There are no fresh injury concerns among key players, and the squad is close to full strength for this crucial European night. Beşiktaş have an excellent home record in European qualifiers and are expected to field their strongest XI to ensure progression.
Lausanne team news
Lausanne-Sport arrive in Istanbul having matched Beşiktaş in the first leg, thanks chiefly to goals from match leaders like Mohamed Sene and Gédéon Diakité. Their attacking setup features the quick Sene and creative midfielder Brahim Lekweiry, who provided an assist in the first match. The defense will rely on the experience of Bryan Okoh and Ousmane Diakité, and there are no reported significant injuries in the squad.
Form
BJK-Form
BJKLausanne
1
-
1
Besiktas
D
Besiktas
2
-
1
Eyupspor
W
Besiktas
3
-
2
St. Patrick's Athletic
W
St. Patrick's Athletic
1
-
4
Besiktas
W
Shakhtar Donetsk
2
-
0
Besiktas
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 10/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
LAU-Form
LAULausanne
1
-
1
Besiktas
D
FC Vevey United
1
-
2
Lausanne
W
FC Astana
0
-
2
Lausanne
W
Lausanne
1
-
2
FC Zuerich
L
Lausanne
3
-
1
FC Astana
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 9/5
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Record
BJKLast match
LAU