Beşiktaş vs FC Midtjylland preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
Beşiktaş Park Thu, 23 Jul - 6:00 PM
Europa League
BeşiktaşBES
1 0
FC MidtjyllandFCM
Full Time Thu, 23 Jul 6:00 PM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2
Goal
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Red Card Friday Etim 15'

CONTEXT

Beşiktaş hosted FC Midtjylland in the first leg of their two-legged tie and secured a 1-0 victory. The home side took the lead before halftime and maintained the advantage throughout the second period despite a numerical change on the pitch. Beşiktaş controlled 75 percent of possession while the visitors held 25 percent. A red card was issued to an away player which shaped the later stages of the contest. The stronger-rated side according to pre-match assessment was FC Midtjylland yet the winner was Beşiktaş. The outcome featured a significant deviation of 56.6 percent attributed to the home team. The match ended with the exact score of 1-0.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Beşiktaş 1-0 FC Midtjylland. Beşiktaş showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with overall match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed due to unavailable expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with pre-match expectations.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals data was not provided for this encounter.
  • Event impact: The away red card shaped second half adjustments.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion affected game flow after the sending off.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
R. De Burgos Bengoetxea
R. De Burgos Bengoetxea
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
I. De Francisco Grijalba
I. De Francisco Grijalba
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Pérez de Mendiola González de Durana
A. Pérez de Mendiola González de Durana
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Cordero Vega
A. Cordero Vega
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Beşiktaş V. Italiano
V. Italiano
VS
FC Midtjylland M. Tullberg
M. Tullberg
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Nottingham Forest Rank: 88 L
Nottingham Forest Rank: 88 W
Dinamo Zagreb Rank: 83 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Beşiktaş
43.36%
Draw
25.37%
Away FC Midtjylland
31.27%

Movement

Changes since opening
Beşiktaş
-52.28%
Draw
+21.65%
FC Midtjylland
+30.63%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
77.15
78.87
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Beşiktaş
FC Midtjylland
Power Score
77.15
78.87
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
105
85

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Beşiktaş — Opponent-weighted form score
FC Midtjylland — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Beşiktaş FC Midtjylland

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Beşiktaş

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

FC Midtjylland

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Beşiktaş ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC Midtjylland
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
43.60
23.80
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
23.80
43.60
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Beşiktaş +1.03 Efficiency Index
vs
FC Midtjylland -1.03 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Beşiktaş
FC Midtjylland
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Beşiktaş ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC Midtjylland
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Beşiktaş FC Midtjylland
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Beşiktaş FC Midtjylland
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Beşiktaş
FC Midtjylland
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Beşiktaş
vs
FC Midtjylland
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Beşiktaş FC Midtjylland
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Beşiktaş 0.30
FC Midtjylland 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Beşiktaş FC Midtjylland
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Beşiktaş 0.00
FC Midtjylland 0.01
Beşiktaş
FC Midtjylland
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BES had peak pressure around 69'.
  • BES started the game with stronger pressure.
BES Pressure FCM Pressure
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Pressure Index: BES reached the top pressure at 69' (74.49).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 23, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Beşiktaş Park
Capacity
42590
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea
Iker De Francisco Grijalba
Asier Pérez de Mendiola González de Durana
Adrián Cordero Vega

Statistics

Possession
BES
71%
FCM
29%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
21 Shots 4
94 Dangerous attacks 19
75 Possession 25
5 Corners 2
9 Free kicks 12
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 4
16 Throwins 10
1 Hit Woodwork 0
6 Dribble Attempts 6

Attacking

153 Attacks 59

Possession

17 Long Passes 25
685 Passes 237
88 Successful Passes Percentage 62
22 Key Passes 1

Defensive

1 Saves 6
6 Tackles 9
5 Interceptions 16

Build-up

25 Total Crosses 3

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
12 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea

Starting XI ▼

1
Alexander Nübel
Alexander Nübel Goalkeeper
6.86
33
Rıdvan Yılmaz
Rıdvan Yılmaz Defender
6.87
11
Kassoum Ouattara
Kassoum Ouattara
Defender73'
6.7
35
Tiago Djaló
Tiago Djaló Defender
7.05
12
Emmanuel Agbadou
Emmanuel Agbadou
Defender78'
6.47
53
Emirhan Topçu
Emirhan Topçu Defender
7.15
62
Amir Murillo
Amir Murillo Defender
7.11
6
Salih Özcan
Salih Özcan Midfielder
7.36
8
Kartal Yılmaz
Kartal Yılmaz
Midfielder73'
6.77
10
Orkun Kökçü
Orkun Kökçü (C) Midfielder
8.86
15
Junior Olaitan
Junior Olaitan Midfielder
6.95
18
Vaclav Cerny
Vaclav Cerny Midfielder
7.63
29
İlhan Fakılı
İlhan Fakılı Midfielder
7.11
7
Milot Rashica
Milot Rashica
Midfielder63'
6.7
9
Hyeon-gyu Oh
Hyeon-gyu Oh Attacker
6.84
90
Semih Kılıçsoy
Semih Kılıçsoy
Attacker63'
6.85
Referee : Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea

Starting XI ▼

1
Elías Ólafsson
Elías Ólafsson Goalkeeper
7.45
3
Han-beom Lee
Han-beom Lee Defender
6.75
5
Rasmus Nissen Kristensen
Rasmus Nissen Kristensen (C) Defender
6.73
22
Mads Bech Sørensen
Mads Bech Sørensen Defender
6.57
8
Philip Billing
Philip Billing Midfielder
7.66
11
Darío Osorio
Darío Osorio Midfielder
6.56
10
Gue-sung Cho
Gue-sung Cho
Attacker63'
6.6
19
Pedro Bravo
Pedro Bravo Midfielder
6.47
20
Valdemar Byskov
Valdemar Byskov Midfielder
6.46
21
Denil Castillo
Denil Castillo
Midfielder18'
6.63
55
Victor Bak
Victor Bak Midfielder
6.33
7
Franculino
Franculino Attacker
6.46
6
Martin Erlić
Martin Erlić
Defender46'
6.77
90
Friday Etim
Friday Etim Attacker
5.27

Events

2ND-HALF
83'
Event
Kjell Wätjen → Denil Castillo
9th Substitution
Event
Emmanuel Agbadou → Tiago Djaló
8th Substitution
78'
Event
Kassoum Ouattara → Rıdvan Yılmaz
6th Substitution
73'
Event
Kartal Yılmaz → Salih Özcan
7th Substitution
73'
Event
Semih Kılıçsoy → Hyeon-gyu Oh
4th Substitution
63'
Event
Milot Rashica → İlhan Fakılı
5th Substitution
63'
63'
Event
Gue-sung Cho → Darío Osorio
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Martin Erlić → Franculino
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Orkun Kökçü 
Field Goal / 1st Goal
26'
18'
Event
Denil Castillo → Valdemar Byskov
1st Substitution
15'
Event
Friday Etim
Tripping / 1st Redcard

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Offside.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Update Update
Kjell Watjen is on, and Denil Castillo is off.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Update Update
Emmanuel Agbadou is on, and Tiago Djalo is off.
73
Update Update
Kassoum Ouattara is on, and Ridvan Yilmaz is off.
73
Update Update
Kartal Kayra Yilmaz comes on for Salih Ozcan.
63
Update Update
Milot Rashica is on, and Ilhan Fakili is off.
63
Update Update
Semih Kilicsoy comes on for Oh Hyeon-Gyu.
63
Substitution Substitution
On Cho Gue-Sung is substituted for Dario Esteban Osorio.
46
Update Update
On comes Martin Erlic, and off goes Franculino Gluda Dju.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
18
Update Update
Denil Castillo is coming on for Valdemar Andreasen.
15
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown to Friday Ubi Etim.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea.

CONCLUSION

Beşiktaş claimed a narrow 1-0 win in the opening leg against FC Midtjylland. The home team led at the interval and preserved the result despite the visitors receiving a red card. Possession favored Beşiktaş heavily yet the numerical disadvantage for the away side limited their opportunities. The significant deviation from expected performance highlighted the home side's ability to secure the points. With the aggregate still open the second leg will determine progression. Both teams will review tactical adjustments ahead of the return fixture. The result leaves the tie finely balanced for the concluding match.