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Besiktas open their Super Lig campaign on Sunday, hosting local rivals Eyupspor at the Tupras Stadium in Istanbul. For Besiktas last season was a transitional stretch. While they managed key victories, their domestic consistency leave them out from the title race. Eyupspor proved to be a difficult opponent. They secured a 2-2 draw against Besiktas at home in January 2026, showing strong offensive resilience with players like Emre Akbaba and Umut Bozok. New season expectations are high for Besiktas. Backed by heavy summer spending, anything less than a top-two finish or silverware will be seen as a disappointment. Players like Dusan Vlahovic and Leandro Trossard will be part of the new season squad. Eyupspor aim to establish themselves as a stable mid-table Super Lig club, avoiding any relegation threat while upsetting Istanbul giants is something casual for the team. After all, Besiktas enter as heavy favorites on this opening day match. Playing in front of a packed home crowd with high-profile debutants like Orkun Kokcu and Leandro Trossard, they will look to establish an early lead.