Beşiktaş arrive on the back of an extraordinary six-match winning run across all competitions, a sequence during which they have not conceded a single goal. Alanyaspor, playing at home, field a heavily rotated side—five regulars missing—and will lean on the experience of Hwang…
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Sign inAlanyaspor are set to host Besiktas in matchweek two of the 2026-27 Süper Lig on August 23, but the fixture's status is uncertain after Besiktas joined a group of clubs requesting a postponement to accommodate European play-off round commitments.
Besiktas, along with Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor, have prepared a formal request to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) to postpone their second-week league matches. All three clubs are engaged in critical UEFA play-off ties and want to avoid fixture congestion. The Corendon Alanyaspor vs Besiktas clash is one of the three games targeted, and applications are expected to be officially submitted by Tuesday. Without TFF confirmation, the match remains scheduled, but its going ahead is in serious doubt.
Alanyaspor began their campaign with a 1-1 draw away at Gaziantep FK. They took the lead early in the second half, but Deian Sorescu leveled in the 61st minute after dispossessing a midfielder and drilling home from range. Goalkeeper Victor produced a crucial late save to deny Kacper Kozlowski, preserving a point for the visitors. Hwang Ui-Jo started up front, supported by Ianis Hagi in a creative role, and the frontline is expected to remain unchanged if the game proceeds. Manager Joao Pereira had no significant injury worries before the opener, and the same squad should be available.
Besiktas are yet to play a league match this season. Their opening fixture was likely postponed due to European involvement, meaning they enter week two with no domestic minutes under their belts. While that affords them freshness, it also creates a lack of competitive rhythm. Their European play-off round commitments remain the priority, and a request to delay this league game underlines where the club’s immediate focus lies.
If the match goes ahead, Besiktas will have to manage the physical and mental toll of a European tie just days earlier. Alanyaspor’s settled side, fresh from a competitive draw, could exploit any tiredness. The battle in midfield—where Hagi's creativity meets Besiktas' likely rotations—could decide which side controls the tempo.
The TFF’s decision on the postponement request is expected shortly. Should the game proceed, Alanyaspor will aim to build on their opening point, while Besiktas will finally launch their domestic season against an opponent hoping to catch them cold.
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