[Premium] Besiktas - Hradec Kralove: Statistics and Prediction

Turkish giants Beşiktaş J.K. 🇹🇷 host Czech outfit FC Hradec Králové 🇨🇿 at the Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 21:00 Baku time (20:00 local time).

The first leg in the Czech Republic saw Beşiktaş claim a 1-0 victory thanks to Semih Kılıçsoy's 80th-minute winner.

Beşiktaş: Impregnable Backline and Home Dominance

Vincenzo Italiano’s squad have enjoyed a flawless defensive campaign in European qualifying so far. Having previously eliminated Danish side Midtjylland 3-0 on aggregate (1-0, 2-0), the Black Eagles have yet to concede a single goal across three qualifying fixtures.

The potential debut of Leandro Trossard provides additional offensive firepower. While Kassoum Ouattara is suspended following his red card in the first leg, goalkeeper Alexander Nübel continues to anchor a solid defensive unit.

FC Hradec Králové: Chasing the Aggregate Deficit

Hradec Králové responded to the first-leg loss with a 2-1 domestic victory over Baník, powered by a brace from Tom Slončík.

Having eliminated Tromsø (1-0, 3-1) in the previous round, the visitors possess European knockout pedigree. However, attempting to overturn a one-goal deficit in Istanbul requires taking tactical risks that could expose their backline.

Key Match Stats & Head-to-Head

• Beşiktaş won the first leg 1-0 in the Czech Republic.

• Beşiktaş have kept three consecutive clean sheets in Europa League qualifying this season.

• Four of the last five fixtures involving these teams featured under 2.5 goals.

Beşiktaş vs FC Hradec Králové Prediction

Beşiktaş are well-positioned to dictate the tempo on home turf. Facing a Hradec Králové side forced to press forward, the hosts possess the defensive discipline and tactical quality to control proceedings

without allowing an open, high-scoring contest. Track official match statistics on UEFA.com.

Match Prediction: Total Goals Under 3.0.