In the highly anticipated Trendyol Süper Lig derby, Fenerbahçe will host their arch-rivals Galatasaray. This match marks the conclusion of the league’s 14th week.
Predicted Lineups for the Derby
Fenerbahçe Starting XI
- Ederson
- Samedo
- Skriniar
- Oosterwolde
- Brown
- Alvarez
- İsmail
- Asensio
- Nene
- Kerem
- En-Nesyri
Galatasaray Starting XI
- Uğurcan
- Davinson
- Abdülkerim
- Kazımcan
- Lemina
- Torreira
- Sara
- İlkay
- Sane
- Barış
- Osimhen
Recent Form
Fenerbahçe, under head coach Domenico Tedesco, enters the match in excellent form. They are currently second in the league with 31 points, just one point behind the leaders, Galatasaray. The yellow-blue team remains unbeaten this season and has won their last five matches.
Galatasaray, managed by Okan Buruk, leads the league with 32 points after playing 13 matches, which include 10 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. They will aim to maintain their top position in this crucial fixture.
Injury and Suspension Updates
Fenerbahçe has no significant injuries aside from a few players. Çağlar Söyüncü and Sebastian Szymanski, who have recovered from their injuries, might not be included in the starting lineup due to a lack of match fitness.
Galatasaray faces a tougher situation as six players will miss the match due to various reasons. Injuries will keep Wilfried Singo, Kaan Ayhan, and Berkan Kutlu out. The availability of Ismail Jakobs will be determined closer to kickoff. Additionally, suspended players Roland Sallai and those facing betting-related sanctions, Eren Elmalı and Metehan Baltacı, will also not participate.
Historical Context of the Rivalry
This derby will be the 404th meeting between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray. The competition began on January 17, 1909, with a friendly match, ending in a 2-0 victory for Galatasaray. Historically, Fenerbahçe has a slight advantage with 149 wins compared to Galatasaray’s 130, alongside 124 draws.
Notably, Galatasaray has performed well in recent visits to Kadıköy, with only one loss in their last nine official matches there, including five wins since the 2017-2018 season.
Match Details
The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 at Chobani Stadium, officiated by referee Yasin Kol. Fans can catch the live broadcast on beIN SPORTS.
Key Statistics
- Fenerbahçe’s record against Galatasaray: 53 wins, 38 losses, 45 draws in Süper Lig history.
- Galatasaray has the highest number of losses and goals conceded in the league against Fenerbahçe.
- The last eight Süper Lig matches involving these two teams featured 58 red cards total, with each team contributing significantly.
As the derby approaches, both teams will be eager to assert their dominance in this famous rivalry, making it a thrilling encounter for football fans.
