Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray match preview, prediction, kick-off time, lineups, head to head, live streaming!

The 18th week of the Süper Lig will witness a monumental derby. Fenerbahçe will host its arch-rival Galatasaray. We have compiled the current status of the teams before the colossal derby to be played at Ülker Stadium for you.

Excitement is at its peak in the Süper Lig. Fenerbahçe, led by Ismail Kartal, will host its arch-rival Galatasaray in the derby. Both teams have 41 points. The winner will gain an advantage on the path to the championship. TFF has announced that referee Arda Kardeşler will officiate this match.

Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray match date, time, channel, live streaming

In the 18th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe will host Galatasaray at home. The match will be played this evening at 19:00 Turkiye time and will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS. You can also follow the match live on fenerbahcefootball.com

Probable lineups

Fenerbahçe: Dominik Livakovic, Osayi Samuel, Alexander Djiku, Jayden Oosterwolde, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Miguel Crespo, İrfan Can Kahveci, Cengiz Ünder, Sebastian Szymanski, Dusan Tadic, Edin Dzeko

Galatasaray: Muslera, Boey, Nelsson, Abdülkerim, Barış Alper, Kaan Ayhan, Torreira, Ziyech, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Wilfried Zaha, Icardi

2 suspended, 2 injured in Fenerbahçe:

In Fenerbahçe team, Fred and Mert Hakan Yandaş will not play in the derby due to the red cards they received in the Kayserispor match. Edin Dzeko, who missed the Kayserispor match due to an injury, is expected to play in the derby. Rodrigo Becao and Miha Zajc, who are still injured, will also miss the match.

Uncertain status for 2 players in Galatasaray:

The situation of two players in Galatasaray is uncertain. The statuses of Hakim Ziyech and Davinson Sanchez are yet to be determined. It is expected that Okan Buruk will give a chance to Barış Alper Yılmaz in this match, as in other matches.

Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray Head to Head history and results

Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray will face each other for the 398th time in the upcoming derby. In the eternal rivalry, the Yellow and Navy team has a superiority of 148 to 127.

The 18th week of the Turkish Süper Lig will witness the eternal rivals, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, taking the stage again in their 114-year-old rivalry. With the derby to be played at Ülker Stadium at 19:00, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray will meet for the 398th time. In these matches, Fenerbahçe has emerged victorious 148 times, while Galatasaray has managed to defeat its opponent 127 times. The two teams drew in 122 matches. Fenerbahçe scored 540 goals, while Galatasaray responded with 496 goals.

133rd encounter in the league

Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray have faced each other 132 times in the history of the Süper Lig. In terms of victory counts in the league, Fenerbahçe holds the advantage. Fenerbahçe has won 52 matches, Galatasaray has been the winning side 37 times, and 43 matches ended in a draw. In league matches, Fenerbahçe scored 162 goals, while Galatasaray managed to score 130 goals.

They will share the stage twice in 6 days

Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray will face each other twice in 6 days. The two teams will first meet in Kadıköy in the league. The second encounter will take place in the TFF Super Cup. Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will compete on December 29, Friday, at 20:45 (GMT) at Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray prediction

Altan Tanrıkulu – Futboo.com

The most important test for two teams that have been inseparable since the beginning of the season. Fenerbahçe, who will take the field to take revenge for last season’s defeat in Kadıköy, has a crucial advantage with the home crowd in this critical match. The inclusion of Batshuayi and Cengiz in the Yellow and Navy squad has strengthened the lineup.

The reigning champion Galatasaray, on the other hand, will try to first stop its strong opponent and then seek victory or a draw in this challenging away match.

We will witness a derby where Fenerbahçe is ahead in terms of physical strength and team cooperation. Therefore, I see the home team closer to victory.

Barış Düşmez – Nesine.com

Fenerbahçe has won all 4 official matches it played in December, scoring at least 3 goals per match. In the last 2 away matches in the league, they defeated Beşiktaş and then Kayserispor, who had not lost in 7 matches. On the other hand, Galatasaray has only won against Pendikspor in the last 4 official away matches and suffered defeats in the other 3 matches. I expect Fenerbahçe to have a better start in the derby at home. My recommendation for bets is the home team to score over 0.5 goals in the first half.

Tansu Gürsel – Nesine.com

Two teams that sharply differentiate themselves in terms of quality and performance this season are finally sharing the stage this week. Fenerbahçe, the leader who has been neck and neck in points with the opponent team, found its rhythm again in the recent matches, although it stumbled for a while. However, the absence of Fred, the most crucial part of the team in my opinion, due to a red card suspension will be a challenging development for Ismail Kartal. Galatasaray, on the other hand, has not played very well except for some key matches since the beginning of the season. However, thanks to their quality, they have somehow managed to achieve results. I expect a fiercely contested and high-scoring derby. The likelihood of watching penalties is also high.

Görkem Candan – Nesine.com

Fenerbahçe overcame a very difficult away match like Kayserispor before the derby but lost the key player Fred due to a red card. Although they successfully passed a tough test without making mistakes, the red card upset them. Galatasaray, on the other hand, displayed a game below expectations against Karagümrük. Unexpected point loss could have occurred, but there was still a Galatasaray that managed to reach 3 points. The two giants of the league, who have lost 5 points in only two matches this season, will face each other. Despite Fred’s absence, I think Fenerbahçe is ahead with its recent power in the game. With the support of their fans, I expect the yellow and navy team to start the match well and find the net in the first half.

Merih Önal – Nesine.com

Fenerbahçe has attracted attention with its fast-paced game since the beginning of the season. We can state that they achieve this understanding through wing organizations, and especially, wingbacks’ contributions play a key role. Galatasaray, on the other hand, tends to play more comfortably and eagerly after scoring. Let’s note that the visiting team easily penetrates behind the defense with the few balls they play in the attacking third. The absence of Fred will negatively affect the yellow and navy team. However, considering the home advantage, I believe they will display a pressured performance at home. The red-yellow team may occasionally dominate the game. I will consider the draw in this challenging match.

fenerbahcefootball.com

Fenerbahçe will want to defeat their arch-rival Galatasaray at their home ground to widen the points gap. Although the absence of the red card-suspended Fred will affect Fenerbahçe negatively, we believe that, in the last matches, either Crespo or other players chosen by Coach Ismail Kartal will fill that position to compensate for Fred’s absence.

The training sessions during the week and the statements made by the players indicate that they have prepared very well for this match and are motivated.

Fenerbahçe will win.