Fenerbahçe vs. Hatayspor: Match Preview
Fenerbahçe will face Hatayspor in a Week 18 fixture of the Süper Lig. The yellow-and-blue team will be without Jayden Oosterwolde, Rodrigo Becão, İsmail Yüksek, and Samet Akaydın due to injuries.
Under the guidance of José Mourinho, Fenerbahçe drew their last league match against Eyüpspor and now aim to start a winning streak with the Hatayspor game. Despite their championship ambitions, Fenerbahçe has dropped points in two of their last three league matches and hopes to recover from those setbacks. Meanwhile, Hatayspor, struggling in the relegation zone with just one win and 9 points this season, will seek a surprise result.
The teams are set to meet for the 9th time in Süper Lig history. Fenerbahçe holds a dominant record, with seven wins and one draw. Hatayspor will miss five players due to suspensions as they prepare for this tough test.
FENERBAHÇE VS. HATAYSPOR: MATCH DETAILS
- Competition: Süper Lig – Week 18
- Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 7:00 pm (Local Time)
- Venue: Ülker Stadium, Istanbul
- Referee: Oğuzhan Çakır
- Broadcast: Live on beIN Sports 1
FENERBAHÇE VS. HATAYSPOR: HEAD TO HEAD
Fenerbahçe will meet Atakaş Hatayspor for the 9th time in the Süper Lig. The yellow-and-blue team has never lost to their opponents, boasting a 7-0 lead in wins.
In their eight previous encounters, one ended in a draw, while Fenerbahçe emerged victorious in the remaining seven. Hatayspor, which joined the Süper Lig in the 2020-2021 season, managed a 0-0 draw in their first-ever league match against Fenerbahçe at Ülker Stadium. Since then, Fenerbahçe has won every game.
Fenerbahçe scored 19 goals, conceded 4
Fenerbahçe has been prolific in these encounters, netting 19 goals while conceding only four.
2 PLAYERS AT RISK OF SUSPENSION
For Fenerbahçe, Sofyan Amrabat and Samet Akaydın, each with three yellow cards, are at risk of suspension. Should they receive a booking against Hatayspor, they will miss the Week 19 clash against Konyaspor.
4 ABSENTEES FOR FENERBAHÇE
Fenerbahçe will be without long-term absentees Jayden Oosterwolde and Rodrigo Becão, as well as İsmail Yüksek and Samet Akaydın, who were injured during training. The availability of young talent Oğuz Aydın will be decided on match day.
8 POINTS BEHIND
Fenerbahçe, sitting second in the league with 36 points, is 8 points behind leaders Galatasaray as the week begins. The team aims to keep its title hopes alive with a win after drawing their last match against Eyüpspor.
5 ABSENTEES FOR HATAYSPOR
Hatayspor will be without Cengiz Demir (red card suspension) and Fernandes, Görkem Sağlam, Calvo, and Recep Burak Yılmaz (yellow card suspensions). The Mediterranean side, currently 18th in the standings with 9 points from 16 matches, hopes to return from this critical away game with points.
