Our prediction for this Europa League match:
RC Genk
Match Time & Date:
08/11/2018
12:55 PM
Prediction: 2-1
Besiktas
All eyes will be on Luminus Arena when Genk and Besiktas face each other in the Europa League in what is expected to be one of the most entertaining games of Thursday’s program. Genk did well to crush Besiktas 3-1 in Istanbul two weeks ago and they are considered favourites to win the Luminus Arena clash. The Belgians have been scoring goals for fun in all competitions this season and we predict that they are going to stick to their attacking style of play against the Turkish side. Besiktas have been having their ups and downs in all competitions this term and seeing that they are not regarded as good travelers, we are positive that the Turks are going to return home empty-handed. Genk proved their worth in the 4-2 win over Besiktas in Istanbul and we believe that they are going to give fans yet another reason for celebration on Thursday evening.
Highlighted Player (Mbwana Samatta):
Born in Dar Es Salaam on December 23, 1992, Mbwana Samatta is a Tanzania striker who plays for Genk in the Belgian Jupiler League. Samatta began his youth career at African Lyon and he played his first game at senior level for Simba SC, the club from his homeland.
In 2011 he moved to TP Mazembe and after scoring 60 goals in 103 league games for the club, the Tanzania international signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Genk. On August 23, 2018 Samatta scored a hat-trick against Brondby in the Europa League.
Speaking of his international debut, Samatta made his Tanzania debut in March, 2011 in a 2-1 win over Central African Republic. It has to be noted that the Genk attacker was named African Player of the Year (based in Africa) in 2015. His main position is centre-forward, but is capable of playing as a winger as well. His contract with Genk should expire on June 30, 2020.
Highlighted Team (Besiktas):
Besiktas football club is one of the most successful teams in Turkey. Since its foundation in 1903, Besiktas have never been relegated to a lower rank of Turkish football. Black Eagles as they are known in Turkey play their matches at the Vodafone Arena in Istanbul which is an almost 42,000 all-seater capacity venue.
Considered one of the top three football clubs in the country, Besiktas are the 14-time Super Lig champions who are entering the Champions League group stage in the 2016-17 season looking to make their presence known at the European scene. Besiktas have played in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League four times already, and are yet to progress through to the knockout sgateg in the competition that was established in today’s format in 1992.
Their most outstanding European achievements of the Turkish side are the European Cup and UEFA Cup quarter-finals in 1987 and 2003, respectively. During their rich history the Black Eagles have also won 9 Turkish Cups and 8 national Super Cup titles.
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