I'm backing Beşiktaş not to lose on 15 October 2026 at 22:00. Hoffenheim have crumbled at the start of this season—four defeats in five Bundesliga matches, then a 0–2 loss to OFI in their Europa League opener. Three days before this match they lost 2–3 at home to Hamburg despite leading 2–1, a collapse that saw them manage only four shots on target and 0.93 expected goals. I see a team in freefall. Beşiktaş, by contrast, demolished Marseille 4–1 in their group stage debut and beat Kocaelispor 2–1 in the Turkish league. The visitors have momentum, and I expect them to exploit Hoffenheim's defensive chaos.
Form and H2H
I'm looking at the last ten matches for both sides, and the gap is stark. Hoffenheim won three of their last ten but drew once and lost six times, averaging 1.80 goals for and 2.00 against. My concern is their defensive record—13 goals conceded in five Bundesliga games alone, and in five of their last six matches across all competitions they've shipped at least two goals. Beşiktaş won seven of ten, drew none, and lost three, averaging 2.30 goals for and just 1.00 against. They've scored at least twice in each of their last six official matches. The Turkish side's attacking output is relentless: 16 goals in seven league games and 12 in Europa League qualifying and group play combined.
Best bet
I'm taking Beşiktaş not to lose at 1.89 on 1xBet. Hoffenheim's defensive fragility is the story here—they cannot stop conceding, and Beşiktaş have the firepower to punish them. Even if Hoffenheim score, I expect the visitors to match or exceed that. I also like Beşiktaş Over 1.5 team total at 2.19 on 1xBet. Their attacking play is consistent and clinical. Hoffenheim have been breached repeatedly this season, and Beşiktaş will find space. Winger rotation—Fakylly, Poku, or Kılıçsoy stepping in—won't dull their edge.
Odds to watch
I'm monitoring the 1xBet prices: home win 1.99, draw 4.06, away win 3.55. Over 2.5 sits at 1.44, under 2.5 at 2.53. I expect goals, so the over appeals. Asian Handicap -0.25 for Hoffenheim is 1.75; away +0.25 is 2.93. Both Teams Score yes is 1.43, no is 2.66. Given Hoffenheim's leaky defence and Beşiktaş's attacking consistency, BTTS yes at 1.43 is worth considering as a secondary play alongside my main pick.


















