Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray preview, prediction, team news and head-to-head

Victor Osimhen’s Gala are top of the standings, but they are just one point ahead of the Yellow Canaries after a recent slump.

Fenerbahce come into this game as the side in better form, having not lost any of their last 11 matches across all competitions (8W, 3D).

The Yellow Canaries are also the only unbeaten side in the Super Lig with nine wins and four draws in 13 league games.

While they had to settle for a 1-1 with Ferencvaros in the Europa League on Thursday, Domenico Tedesco’s side have won six and drawn one of their last seven league matches in the period of their current streak.

It is a contrast to Galatasaray, who appear to have dropped off without Osimhen in recent weeks.

Okan Buruk’s side have lost two of their last three matches. They lost their unbeaten league start with a 1-0 loss to Kocaelispor, before a 1-0 home defeat to Union SG in the Champions League was followed by a 3-2 win over league Genclerbirligi.

With just one point, this game has become more than just for rivalry, as the result would have an impact on where each team finishes this gameweek.

Galatasaray have dominated recent proceedings with three wins in the last six meetings, while Fenerbahce have managed just one in that period.

Galatasaray are also unbeaten in their last three league visits to Fenerbahce’s home ground (W2, D1).

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Caglar Soyuncu misses out for Fenerbahce with a knee injury, while Yigit Efe Demir is doubtful after going off injured on Thursday.

Galatasaray have a lengthy injury list spearheaded by Osimhen, who suffered a hamstring injury while representing Nigeria during the last international break.

He is joined by Yunus Akgun, Berkan Kutlu, Kaan Ayhan, Wilfried Singo and Mario Lemina on the injury list.

Eren Elmali and Metehan Baltaci are suspended for their involvement in the ongoing betting scandal in Turkish football.

Roland Sallai is suspended following a red card in their last league outing, while Ismail Jakobs is doubtful.

Fenerbahce: Ederson; Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Brown; Fred, Asensio; Nene, Talisca, Akturkoglu; En-Nesyri.

Galatasaray: Cakir; Unyay, Bardakci, Sanchez, Karatas; Torreira, Gundogan; Sane, Sara, Yilmaz; Icardi

One thing is guaranteed here: this is going to be a physical battle, and it will likely produce cards. We are leaning towards a prediction of over 3.5 cards for this one, and you can stake this on LiveScore Bet to enjoy the best odds on the market.

Correct score prediction: Fenerbahce 1-0 Galatasaray

Betting tips:

• Fenerbahce win or draw

• Fenerbahce to score over 0.5

Over 3.5 cards