Istanbul Basaksehir vs Fenerbahce preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

The Yellow Canaries sit just a point off top spot after 14 matches and are still the only side yet to lose in the league this season (W9, D5).

Fenerbahce’s latest Istanbul derby ended in frustration, as they had to rely on a dramatic stoppage-time finish from substitute Jhon Durán to claim a 1-1 draw on Monday evening.

Despite commanding long spells of play and creating the clearer opportunities, they fell short of moving into first place.

Now, they head into this weekend in excellent domestic form, having collected more points than any other Super Lig side over the last five rounds (13). Their confidence will also be boosted by their recent dominance in this fixture.

Away from home, they have been one of the strongest teams in the division, earning 15 points on their travels – only one fewer than Galatasaray.

Basaksehir approach this match having halted a losing run with a morale-lifting 3-1 victory away at Kasimpasa.

The Grey Owls sit ninth on 16 points (W4, D4, L6), uncomfortably closer to the relegation picture than the European places.

Their struggles at home have not helped matters, with just one victory from six league outings at the Fatih Terim Stadium.

Against an in-form opponent, this only adds to the scale of the challenge ahead.

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Fenerbahce hold a firm upper hand in recent meetings, winning the past seven encounters across all competitions.

Onur Bulut is a major doubt for Basaksehir after picking up an injury against Kasimpasa; Omer Ali Sahiner is expected to deputise.

Jerome Opoku is suspended after reaching the booking threshold. Ousseynou Ba returns from his ban and should slot straight back into defence.

Davie Selke is also unavailable following a red card last weekend, meaning Nuno da Costa is likely to lead the line.

Yusuf Sari is still sidelined with a knock suffered over the international break, while Deniz Turuc was excluded for technical reasons in the previous match.

Fenerbahce’s Jayden Oosterwolde is suspended due to yellow-card accumulation, while Caglar Soyuncu continues his recovery from a knee issue and will miss out again.

Sebastian Szymanski, absent for several weeks with a muscle injury, remains doubtful and may not be risked.

Basaksehir: Sengezer; Sahiner, Duarte, Ba, Operi; Kemen, Gunes; Harit, Da Costa, Fayzullaev; Shomurodov

Fenerbahce: Ederson; Semedo, Skriniar, Muldur, Brown; Alvarez; Nene, Asensio, Yuksek, Akturkoglu; En-Nesyri

Fenerbahce arrive with significantly stronger form, a clearer attacking identity and far greater momentum than Basaksehir, who remain affected by suspensions, injuries and an ongoing tendency to fade after half-time.

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Correct score prediction: Istanbul Basaksehir 0-2 Fenerbahce

Betting tips:

• Fenerbahce to win

• Basaksehir under 1.5 team goals