Beşiktaş vs Crystal Palace: Match Date, Kick-off Time and TV Channel
Beşiktaş host Crystal Palace in the third round of the UEFA Europa League league phase. The Turkish side will be looking to extend its strong European start, while Palace arrive in Istanbul hoping to claim their first win in the competition this season.
The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, with kick-off at 10:00 p.m. local time. It will be broadcast live on TRT 1. Dutch referee Danny Makkelie has been appointed to take charge.
Beşiktaş captain Orkun Kökçü unavailable
Beşiktaş will be without captain Orkun Kökçü, who is sidelined by injury. His absence leaves the home side without an important option in midfield as they prepare to face Premier League opposition.
Even without Kökçü, Beşiktaş can draw confidence from its results at Tüpraş Stadium. The team has won all eight of its home fixtures this season-four in the league and four in European competition-scoring 21 goals and conceding only four.
Those victories include league wins over Eyüpspor (1-0), Arca Çorum FK (6-2), Erzurumspor FK (3-0) and Kocaelispor (2-1). In Europe, Beşiktaş beat Midtjylland and Hradec Králové 1-0, Kauno Žalgiris 3-0 and Olympique de Marseille 4-1.
That home record could prove significant against Crystal Palace. Beşiktaş have shown they can both manage close games and produce emphatic performances in front of their own supporters. Palace, meanwhile, will need to cope with the atmosphere and avoid giving the hosts early momentum.
Crystal Palace seeking a turnaround
Crystal Palace won the UEFA Conference League last season, but their start to the current Europa League campaign has been less convincing. The English club have taken one point from their opening two matches, recording a draw and a defeat.
Their domestic form has also been mixed. Across seven Premier League games, Palace have collected two wins and one draw while losing four times, for a total of seven points. A positive result in Istanbul would offer the visitors a chance to reset their European campaign and build confidence.
For Beşiktaş, the match presents an opportunity to make the most of home advantage and strengthen their position in the league phase. The team’s run of victories at Tüpraş Stadium suggests they are comfortable playing in Istanbul, but Palace’s Premier League experience makes them a challenging opponent.
Probable Beşiktaş line-up
The predicted starting XI is: Nübel; Murillo, Agbadou, Emirhan, Rıdvan; Salih, Ndidi, Miretti; Poku, Trossard and Vlahović. The final team selection will be confirmed closer to kick-off.
The midfield balance may be especially important, given Kökçü’s absence. Beşiktaş will need to protect their defence while moving the ball forward quickly and making effective use of the wide areas. Palace, for their part, will be looking to disrupt the hosts’ rhythm and take advantage of any openings.
Supporters should check local broadcast listings for any last-minute scheduling updates. With Beşiktaş aiming to preserve their perfect home record and Crystal Palace seeking their first Europa League victory of the campaign, the fixture offers both sides a clear incentive to push for a result.
Match: Beşiktaş vs Crystal Palace
Competition: UEFA Europa League, league phase – Matchday 3
Date: Thursday, October 22
Kick-off: 10:00 p.m.
TV channel: TRT 1
Referee: Danny Makkelie