The giant from “Şükrü Saracoğlu” has not claimed the championship for over a decade. In an effort to finally bring it back, Mourinho was lured to Istanbul, but nothing improved. After José once again failed to qualify for the Champions League in August, he was dismissed. Tedesco also had problems at first, but by November the team looked solid again, including in the Europa League, where they drew 1-1 with Ferencváros on Thursday. Before that, they thrashed Rizespor 5-2.
The neighbor and reigning champion calmly defended the title in spring, and then added the cup. This time they also managed to qualify for the Champions League, where results have ranged from a heavy defeat in Frankfurt to a win over Liverpool. In the previous round, they lost 0-1 at home to Union. However, by November, almost the entire cushion over their pursuers had melted away. They even lost to the newcomer, Kocaelispor. Against Gençlerbirliği they conceded twice, but still managed to win.
Talisca and teammates average 2.31 goals scored and 0.92 conceded per match. The title holder currently has 2.15 goals for and just 0.62 against per match.
Fenerbahce have won eight of their last eleven matches
62% of Fenerbahce’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.23
Galatasaray have won one of their last three matches
46% of Galatasaray’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.77.
Fenerbahce (probable lineup): Ederson – Mercan, Osterwolde, Škriniar, Semedo – Aktürkoğlu, Álvarez, Fred, Asensio, Dorgeles – Talisca.
Galatasaray (probable lineup): Çakır – Jakobs, Bardakcı, Sánchez, Singo – Torreira, Lemina, Yılmaz, Icardi, Sané – Osimhen.
