Liam Duckstein
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Besiktas JK host Marseille in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 17 September 2026, and the predicted lineups for this one are shaped as much by who is missing as by who is in form. Both sides go into the tie with a handful of players unavailable, forcing a couple of selection calls that our projection has to account for. The line-ups below reflect who has actually been starting, not an official team sheet, but the shape of each squad’s absentees gives a good sense of where the selection questions lie.
Predicted Besiktas JK Line-up
Vincenzo Italiano’s side are projected in a 4-2-3-1, which lines up as his preferred formation. Besiktas JK look a settled side – 10 of the projected XI started their last match – and the model built this expected XI from their last six matches, giving heavier weight to the most recent ones. Alexander Nübel has started all six of those games and is the clearest lock in the side, while further forward Dušan Vlahović’s three starts in six, and the fact he didn’t start the last match, mark him out as the least secure name in the projected XI. The rest of the midfield and back four otherwise show a strong pattern of repeat selection.
Besiktas JK predicted XI: Alexander Nübel; Amir Murillo, Emirhan Topçu, Emmanuel Agbadou, Kassoum Ouattara; Salih Özcan, Václav Černý, Junior Olaitan, Orkun Kökçü, Leandro Trossard; Dušan Vlahović
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 6 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Alexander Nübel | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 62 | Amir Murillo | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 53 | Emirhan Topçu | 5/6 | 2/3 |
| D | 12 | Emmanuel Agbadou | 4/6 | 3/3 |
| D | 11 | Kassoum Ouattara | 2/6 | 1/3 |
| M | 6 | Salih Özcan | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 18 | Václav Černý | 6/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 15 | Junior Olaitan | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 10 | Orkun Kökçü | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| M | 19 | Leandro Trossard | 5/6 | 3/3 |
| F | 28 | Dušan Vlahović | 3/6 | 2/3 |
Marseille Predicted Lineup
Bruno Génésio also favours a 4-2-3-1, and that’s the shape Marseille are projected to use here too, drawn from their last four matches. This is a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match – and the projection carries real confidence given how consistently this group has been picked. Jeffrey De Lange has started every one of the four games used for this projection and anchors the goalkeeping slot, while at the back Nayef Aguerd’s two starts in four stand out as comparatively low next to teammates who have started in nearly every recent match. Everywhere else in this expected XI the pattern of selection has been close to automatic.
Marseille predicted XI: Jeffrey De Lange; CJ Egan-Riley, Timothy Weah, Emerson Palmieri, Nayef Aguerd; Angel Gomes, Himad Abdelli, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Amine Harit, Igor Paixão; Amine Gouiri
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 4 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | Jeffrey De Lange | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 4 | CJ Egan-Riley | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 22 | Timothy Weah | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 33 | Emerson Palmieri | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 21 | Nayef Aguerd | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 7 | Angel Gomes | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 8 | Himad Abdelli | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 23 | Pierre-Emile Højbjerg | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 77 | Amine Harit | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 14 | Igor Paixão | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Amine Gouiri | 4/4 | 3/3 |
Injuries and Suspensions
Ridvan Yilmaz, Milot Rashica and Can Keles are unavailable through suspension, which thins both the defensive and attacking options available to Besiktas JK for this match. Among the bench options, Tiago Djaló and Oh Hyeon-gyu each carry three starts from the recent matches used here, making them the likeliest names to be called into the side if changes are needed.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridvan Yilmaz | D | suspended | Inactive |
| Milot Rashica | F | suspended | Off the roster |
| Can Keles | F | suspended | Off the roster |
Geoffrey Kondogbia and Tochukwu Nnadi are out injured, leaving a gap in Marseille’s central midfield options for the trip to face Besiktas JK. Quinten Timber is the only bench player with a start already logged in the matches used for this projection, and looks the most obvious cover in that area if required.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Kondogbia | M | injured | Wound |
| Tochukwu Nnadi | M | injured | Wound |
How These Line-ups Were Picked
Each predicted lineup here was built from the actual starting XIs in Besiktas JK’s and Marseille’s most recent matches – six for the hosts, four for the visitors – with more recent matches counted for more than older ones. Anyone confirmed injured or suspended was removed from contention before the projection was assembled. This is a projection, not a confirmed team news release, and it can and will change once the official line-ups are announced closer to kickoff.
Read also: Besiktas vs Marseille Prediction: 17.09.2026 UEFA Europa League
Read also: Besiktas JK vs Marseille Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated September 2026)
FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Besiktas JK vs Marseille?
Alexander Nübel is projected in goal for Besiktas JK, having started all six of the matches used for this projection, while Jeffrey De Lange is expected between the posts for Marseille after starting all four of theirs.
What formation are Besiktas JK and Marseille expected to use?
Both sides are projected in a 4-2-3-1, which lines up with each head coach’s preferred formation according to the data used here.
Who is unavailable for Besiktas JK vs Marseille?
Besiktas JK are without Ridvan Yilmaz, Milot Rashica and Can Keles, all suspended, while Marseille are missing Geoffrey Kondogbia and Tochukwu Nnadi through injury.
When does Besiktas JK vs Marseille kick off?
The UEFA Europa League fixture kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026.