03.11.2025 09:04
A striking claim has emerged regarding Sergen Yalçın, who received a red card in the Beşiktaş - Fenerbahçe derby. It has been alleged that a Cyprus-based betting company offered odds of 1/1000 on Yalçın receiving a red card two hours before the match. This incident sparked discussions on social media after the derby, with comments like "what a big coincidence."
In the Beşiktaş - Fenerbahçe derby, head coach Sergen Yalçın was sent off with a red card while protesting to the referee after Orkun Kökçü received a red card in the 26th minute.
BOMB BETTING ODDS
However, it was revealed that hours before the match, a Cyprus-based betting company added the option "Sergen Yalçın will receive a red card" to betting slips with odds of 1/1000. This situation raised questions on social media and within the football community, asking "Is it a coincidence or a scandal?" after the derby.
REACTIONS FLOODED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
As the incident came to light, football fans commented, "How can such an accurate prediction happen?", "Is everything a betting issue now?" Many supporters argued that the TFF and relevant institutions should initiate an investigation regarding the matter.
While the betting scandal involving referees has shaken Turkish football in recent weeks, this claim added a completely different dimension to the derby.
Here are the odds and the campaign;