Things are a bit complicated in this group. Besiktas have the chance to continue in the Europa League if they can beat CSKA Moscow with at least a two margin but it also depends on the Wolfsburg getting at least a point against Manchester United in Germany. If Wolfsburg lose and Besiktas win; CSKA Moscow, Wolfsburg and Besiktas will all have 7 points and Besiktas will be out of European Cups with the worst general average between these three teams.

The part we should be interested here is the Besiktas being motivated to win this game and win it by a margin to keep the hopes alive and wait for a result from Germany.

Besiktas have been better comparing to the season start but failed to win at their last home game which they had the chance to be the league leader. Their squad quality is not too high and apparently they have hard times to get a result when the expectations are high. This Champions League game is one of those kinds. This leaves the door open for an upset for them in this game and considering they will approach an attacking style from the start it will not be a narrow one if so.

CSKA Moscow on the other hand will be without Berezutski and Ignashevich after a last minute ban from UEFA due to using a substance. This will lower their team defence and balance.

As for prediction, considering the fact that both teams will aim to play for and Besiktas being so willingful to score and make a margin which will also leave gaps to CSKA Moscow talented attackers; wisest choice seems like goals prediction.

Prediction
Goals | Over 2,5