Fenerbahce SK (Home)
- Fenerbahce’s form has been relatively steady in recent weeks, winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five Super Lig matches to maintain their second position in the table with 67 points from 31 matches.
- Zeki Murat Gole’s side is unbeaten in 15 home games in this Super Lig season (W10, D5), conceding only 15 goals, an average of just 1.00 per-game at home.
- Gole has implemented an extremely intense style of football in the short time since his appointment, which looks to take the ball back from the opposition quickly after losing it, giving them a high chance to score against any team in the league.
- In short, this will be a game of chess between Sahin’s patient possession build-up and Gole’s high-intensity style, where control over the transitions is likely to be the deciding factor of who wins.
Istanbul Basaksehir FK (Away)
- Istanbul Basaksehir sit fifth in the Super Lig table with 51 points from 31 games, having won seven, drawn three and lost five on the road.
- Basaksehir have an altogether different philosophy under Nuri Sahin, one that is very disciplined and structured, looking to control the ball and the tempo of the game, whilst flooding the midfield with possession and overloading in central areas.
Head-to-Head
- Fenerbahce SK has won one and drawn one of the last two head-to-head encounters.
- Fenerbahce SK has not lost in their last three home games, winning two and drawing one.
- Istanbul Basaksehir FK has won two and drawn three of their last five Super Lig games.
Key Players
- Eldor Shomurodov
- Eldor Shomurodov is in fine form for Basaksehir, scoring four Super Lig goals in his last five appearances.
- Dorgeles Nene
- Dorgeles Nene has been in fine scoring form for Fenerbahce of late, scoring four Super Lig goals in the last five games.
- Anderson Talisca
- Fenerbahce’s top-scorer Anderson Talisca has 16 goals in 28 Super Lig appearances, and should always be considered a threat in the final third.
Betting Insights
Fenerbahce to win and both teams to score is the main selection for Saturday’s game, while a home win and over 2.5 goals will be the exact score prediction.
Prediction
- Basaksehir will not take a lot of risks in this game, but their recent form suggests they can avoid defeat.
- Basaksehir have drawn their last two away games, and their recent performances suggest they can score at least once, even against a much improved Fenerbahce side.
- Fenerbahce can score against anyone on their day, but Basaksehir have shown in recent games that they can be just as potent in the box.
