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Besiktas vs LASK Linz Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

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Besiktas vs LASK Linz Predictions

Besiktas were one of the most entertaining sides in last season’s Champions League, so there’s going to be a lot of expectation on their Europa league run this term. They progressed from the last qualifying round in comfortable style, and they’re heavy favourites to see off Austrian side LASK in the Third Qualifying Round. The Turkish giants are pushing for the play-off round, and they’re going to be expected to claim another big win on Thursday night as they look to move towards the group stage.

The visitors are playing just their third Europa League game, after a 6-1 aggregate victory over Lillestrom. They face a much sterner task in this game, especially after kicking off their domestic campaign with a point from two matches so far. Can they end that poor form with a shock result in Turkey? Or will this be yet another Europa League victory for the Istanbul side?

Besiktas were surprise group winners in the Champions League last season, and they were a great side to watch through the group campaign. A tough draw saw them exit against Bayern Munich, but overall it was a strong European campaign. They were in poor form domestically, and they finished fourth in their title defence. That ruled out a return to Europe’s top tournament, but they will have hopes of impressing in their Europa League campaign. After a run to the semis the last time they were in this tournament, we’re expecting a lot for the hosts this term.

Besiktas started this campaign with an 8-0 aggregate win in the last round, and they’re going into this game with a high scoring past in the Europa League. They have seen over 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine in this competition, while they saw both teams score in six of their eight matches in the Champions League last term. That should give us an entertaining clash on Thursday, especially given the quality of opposition.

Besiktas have scored goals against top European sides over the last two years, while they hit 2.6 per game at home in the league last season. That great form should see them run riot against the Austrians here, as LASK look out of their depth. We think there’s great value available on over 2.5 goals here, so we’re backing a high scoring affair, while we expect the Turkish side to secure a 3-1 victory.

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