UEFA Europa League· Kick-off : Thursday, September 17, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Beşiktaş vs Marseille: 4-1 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Beşiktaş 4-1 Marseille. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Beşiktaş was the model's favourite outcome (55%). The model considered this score unlikely (3.6%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (68%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (70%): correct.
Match analysis
Beşiktaş vs Marseille was played on Thursday, September 17, 2026 (UEFA Europa League). Venue: Tüpraş Stadium, Istanbul. Before kick-off, our model gave Beşiktaş a 55% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Marseille 22%. The most likely correct score is 2-1 (9.2%), ahead of 1-1 (8.5%) and 3-1 (6.6%).
Over their last 5 matches, Beşiktaş have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 11 and conceding 5. Marseille have won just one of their last 5 matches (0 draws, 4 defeats), scoring 7 and conceding 8. Recent momentum is clearly with Beşiktaş. On average Beşiktaş score 2.20 and concede 1.00 goals per game; Marseille score 1.40 and concede 1.60. Over their recent games, Beşiktaş have averaged 1.91 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.63 for Marseille.
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Beşiktaş and Marseille: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. Beşiktaş out or doubtful: C. Keles, M. Rashica and L. Trossard. Marseille: G. Kondogbia, A. Koum Mbondo and T. Nnadi. In double chance terms, "Beşiktaş or draw" stands at 78%, "Marseille or draw" at 45% and "no draw" at 77%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Beşiktaş – Marseille. 2-1 is the single most likely scoreline (9.2%); the 5 scores below add up to 37% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Beşiktaş 2-1 Marseille | 9.2% |
| Beşiktaş 1-1 Marseille | 8.5% |
| Beşiktaş 3-1 Marseille | 6.6% |
| Beşiktaş 2-2 Marseille | 6.6% |
| Beşiktaş 2-0 Marseille | 6.4% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 3.60 goals in total (2.16 for Beşiktaş, 1.44 for Marseille): over 2.5 goals has a 70% probability and both teams to score 68%. Everything points to an open game. Beşiktaş keep a clean sheet in 24% of scenarios, Marseille in 12%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Beşiktaş expected goals | 2.16 |
| Marseille expected goals | 1.44 |
| Both teams to score | 68% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 87% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 70% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 49% |
| Beşiktaş clean sheet | 24% |
| Marseille clean sheet | 12% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Beşiktaş
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Erzurumspor FK · Süper Lig | 3-0 | W |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Fenerbahçe · Süper Lig | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Çorum FK · Süper Lig | 6-2 | W |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Kauno Žalgiris · UEFA Europa League | 0-1 | L |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Alanyaspor · Süper Lig | 0-1 | L |
Marseille
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Rennes · Ligue 1 | 0-1 | L |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Paris FC · Ligue 1 | 2-3 | L |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Monaco · Ligue 1 | 0-2 | L |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Strasbourg · Ligue 1 | 4-0 | W |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Atletico Madrid · Club Friendlies | 1-2 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beşiktaş | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Marseille | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-head
Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Beşiktaş and Marseille: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.
Out and doubtful
Beşiktaş
- C. Keles (out)
- M. Rashica (out)
- L. Trossard (out)
Marseille
- G. Kondogbia (out)
- A. Koum Mbondo (out)
- T. Nnadi (out)
Other matches in this competition
- Hapoel Beer Sheva 0-0 Dinamo ZagrebSep 16, 2026
- Sunderland 1-0 AZ AlkmaarSep 16, 2026
- OFI 2-0 1899 HoffenheimSep 17, 2026
- Levski Sofia 0-1 Red Bull SalzburgSep 17, 2026
- Juventus 5-0 NEC NijmegenSep 17, 2026
- Celtic 1-3 Ferencvarosi TCSep 17, 2026
- Crystal Palace 4-0 Lech PoznanSep 17, 2026
- Lillestrom 1-2 TorreenseSep 17, 2026
- Plzen 0-3 Union St. GilloiseSep 17, 2026
- Real Sociedad 1-2 BournemouthSep 17, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Beşiktaş vs Marseille prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Beşiktaş a 55% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Marseille 22%. Beşiktaş are therefore favourites. Final score: 4-1.
What is the most likely correct score for Beşiktaş vs Marseille?
2-1 (9.2%), followed by 1-1 (8.5%), 3-1 (6.6%), 2-2 (6.6%) and 2-0 (6.4%).
Will both teams score in Beşiktaş vs Marseille?
The probability that both Beşiktaş and Marseille score is 68%. Beşiktaş have a 24% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Marseille 12%.
How many goals should we expect in Beşiktaş vs Marseille?
The model expects 3.60 goals (2.16 for Beşiktaş, 1.44 for Marseille). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 87%, over 2.5 goals 70%, over 3.5 goals 49%.
When and where is Beşiktaş vs Marseille played?
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), UEFA Europa League. Venue: Tüpraş Stadium, Istanbul.
What form are Beşiktaş and Marseille in?
Beşiktaş: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (11 scored, 5 conceded). Marseille: 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 8 conceded).
What was the Beşiktaş vs Marseille result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Beşiktaş 4-1 Marseille. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Beşiktaş was the model's favourite outcome (55%). The model considered this score unlikely (3.6%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (68%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (70%): correct.
How is the Beşiktaş vs Marseille prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (2.16 for Beşiktaş, 1.44 for Marseille) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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