Analysis The numbers behind the result
Beşiktaş dominate possession and xG in deserved win
Beşiktaş's 2-0 victory over Başakşehir was fully deserved, with the home side outperforming their opponents in both expected goals (1.88 vs 0.38) and overall chance creation. Despite Başakşehir's disciplined defensive structure, Beşiktaş's 65% possession and 17 total shots (6 on target) underscored their control, converting their superiority into goals through Oh Hyeon-Gyu (76') and Junior Olaitan (89').
The visitors struggled to build meaningful attacks, managing just 9 shots (4 on target) and 35% possession. Beşiktaş's defensive solidity, highlighted by 5 blocked shots and 4 goalkeeper saves, neutralized Başakşehir's limited threat. The home side's efficiency in the final third, with 13 shots inside the box compared to Başakşehir's 5, was decisive. The 1.88 xG tally reflects their ability to create higher-quality chances.
The key stat explaining the outcome is Beşiktaş's 1.50 xG advantage, demonstrating their dominance in both build-up and finishing. Başakşehir's inability to sustain pressure, evidenced by their lower pass accuracy (70% vs 87%), left them chasing the game after Oh Hyeon-Gyu's opener.