ISTANBUL (Interstat) — Besiktas opened its Süper Lig season with a commanding 4-0 victory over newly promoted Goztepe at Tüpraş Stadyumu on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surpassing pregame projections with a dominant display from start to finish.

The home side, expected to win by a narrower margin according to statistical models, took control early and never relented, handing Goztepe a harsh welcome back to the top flight. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-0 Besiktas win, while its ELO system gave the hosts a 63.10 percent probability of victory, figures the Black Eagles rendered conservative by halftime.

The breakthrough came in the ninth minute. Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who would be central to the rout, opened the scoring with an early strike, setting the tone for the afternoon. Ndidi’s involvement continued as he provided an assist later, though his aggressive play also earned him a yellow card in the 15th minute.

Besiktas doubled its lead in the 36th minute through an unlikely source. Defender Michael Amir Murillo pushed forward to find the net, showcasing the team’s attacking fluidity and putting the hosts firmly in command before the break.

Any hopes of a Goztepe resurgence were extinguished early in the second half. In the 59th minute, midfielder Junior Olaïtan added a third goal, effectively sealing the result. The scoring was rounded out in the 74th minute by forward Oh Hyeongyu, who capped the comprehensive performance with Besiktas’s fourth.

Midfielder Orkun Kökçü registered an assist in the match, while substitute Héliton also contributed with an assist after entering the fray. The match was not without its disciplinary notes, as Héliton was booked just a minute after Ndidi’s early caution, and Kökçü received a yellow card in the 66th minute.

The result provides a perfect start for Besiktas in domestic competition, its season record now at one win and no losses in the Süper Lig. For Goztepe, the defeat marks a difficult beginning to its campaign, leaving the club still seeking its first points and first goal of the season. Both teams’ records across all competitions mirror their league starts.

The performance underscored Besiktas’s quality and depth, with goals coming from multiple areas of the pitch. The decisive victory in front of the home supporters sets a high standard as the Istanbul club begins its pursuit of the Turkish title.