Crystal Palace heads to Istanbul on Thursday night to take on Besiktas at Tupras Stadium, following a disappointing five-goal loss in their last domestic match. Besiktas currently sits in fourth place in the 36-team League Phase standings, while Crystal Palace finds itself in 15th position after the first two rounds of the tournament. Having missed out on European competition last season, Besiktas has made an impressive start to their Europa League campaign this year, winning both of their opening matches and netting a total of seven goals, the highest in the competition so far. Their campaign kicked off with a convincing 4-1 victory at home against Marseille, followed by a thrilling 3-2 win away at Hoffenheim, where all five goals came in a dramatic second half. Oh Hyeon-gyun played a key role, scoring twice late in the match to secure the victory. This marks only the fourth time in their history that Besiktas has won their first two games in a UEFA competition, with previous instances occurring in the 1986-87 European Cup, 2010-11 Europa League, and 2017-18 Champions League. However, last weekend, Vincenzo Italiano's team was unable to extend their success, suffering a 2-0 defeat against Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig. This result leaves them fifth in the league, four points behind leaders Galatasaray after eight matches. Eager to bounce back, Besiktas will be looking forward to their home match at Tupras Stadyumu, where they have won their last four European games. A fifth consecutive win would set a new record for the club in UEFA competitions. On the other hand, Crystal Palace's new manager Pierre Sage is under increasing pressure after his team suffered a 5-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League, matching the club's 70-year record for their heaviest loss against their local rivals.