Istanbulspor vs. Fenerbahçe match preview, prediction, kick-off time, lineups, head to head, live streaming!
Turkish Super Lig leader Fenerbahçe will face Istanbulspor away in the 19th-week match. So when is the Istanbulspor vs. Fenerbahçe match, what time does it start, and on which channel?
In the 19th week of the Super Lig, the leader Fenerbahçe will play against Istanbulspor.
Having achieved 14 victories, 2 draws, and 1 defeat in the first part of the 17-week played in the Super Lig, the yellow-navy team has collected 44 points. They are currently leading ahead of Galatasaray with the same points but a superior goal difference.
Istanbulspor, despite gaining 2 victories and 2 draws in 17 matches, had 3 points deducted in the Trabzonspor match due to the team’s withdrawal, placing them at the bottom of the league with 5 points.
Osayi-Samuel and Djiku Head to the Africa Cup of Nations
Fenerbahçe’s two defenders, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Aleksandar Djiku, have joined their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations matches.
The tournament, held in Ivory Coast, will begin on January 13.
If Bright Osayi-Samuel and Aleksandar Djiku’s teams reach the final in the competition, they will be away from the Fenerbahçe jersey until February 11.
Irfan Can Kahveci, Fred, and Mert Hakan Yandaş are suspended
Due to a yellow card received in the Galatasaray derby, Irfan Can Kahveci is suspended. Also, Fred and Mert Hakan Yandaş are suspended due to red cards received in the Mondihome Kayserispor match. Therefore, they will not be able to play in this match.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Arbitration Board reduced the penalties imposed by the Professional Football Discipline Board on Fred and Mert Hakan Yandaş to one match each. Both players will be eligible to play in the match against TÜMOSAN Konyaspor during the week.
Becao and Zajc are also unavailable
After undergoing surgery, Becao, who started field training for the first time during the week, will not be included in the Istanbulspor match squad. Zajc, who has been away from the field for a long time like Becao, started individual field training during the week. However, this player will also not be able to play in the Istanbulspor match.
Compulsory rotation in defense
Due to the team’s absences, Fenerbahçe’s head coach Ismail Kartal is expected to make compulsory rotations.
In the absence of Osayi-Samuel and Aleksandar Djiku, who went to the Africa Cup of Nations, and the injury of Becao, Kartal is expected to give a chance to the Serdar Aziz-Oosterwolde pair in the center of the defense. He also plans to field Mert Müldür as the right-back.
Cengiz Ünder is expected to replace the suspended Irfan Can Kahveci in the match against Istanbulspor.
Fenerbahçe’s probable 11
Fenerbahçe: Livakovic, Mert Müldür, Serdar Aziz, Oosterwolde, Ferdi, İsmail Yüksek, Crespo, Szymanski, Cengiz Ünder, Dusan Tadic, Edin Dzeko.
Istanbulspor vs. Fenerbahçe date, kick-off time, live streaming
Fenerbahçe will visit Istanbulspor in the 19th week of the Trendyol Super Lig tomorrow. The match, which will be played at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, will start at 16:00, and referee Volkan Bayarslan will officiate. The match will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS.
Istanbulspor vs. Fenerbahçe Head to head
Fenerbahçe and Istanbulspor will face each other for the 49th time in the history of the Super Lig tomorrow.
Leading the league with 44 points, Fenerbahçe will visit Istanbulspor, who is at the bottom with 5 points, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium.
In the 48 league matches played between the two teams so far, Fenerbahçe won 34 times, Istanbulspor won 7 times, and 7 matches ended in a draw.
In these matches, the yellow-navy team scored 87 goals while conceding 31 goals.
In the 24 Super Lig matches hosted by Istanbulspor, Fenerbahçe won 14 times, drew 6 times, and Istanbulspor managed to defeat their opponent 4 times.
In these matches, the yellow-navy team experienced the joy of scoring 38 times while conceding 17 goals.
Fenerbahçe won 9 out of the last 10 official matches played against Istanbulspor.
In the last 10 official matches played between the two teams, Fenerbahçe won 9 times and drew once.
These matches include 5 Ziraat Turkish Cup games and 5 Super Lig matches played in the last 20 years.
While Fenerbahçe won all 5 matches in the Turkish Cup, they won 4 matches and drew 1 match in the league.
Fenerbahçe suffered their last defeat against Istanbulspor at home on August 10, 2003, losing 3-0.
Istanbulspor vs. Fenerbahçe prediction
In the 19th week battle of the Turkish Super League, Fenerbahçe must win the away match against Istanbulspor to maintain its leadership in the league. The team will be without suspended players, those heading to the Africa Cup of Nations, and injured players in this match. Over 25,000 Fenerbahçe fans are expected in the away stands. We predict that Fenerbahçe will win this match.
(fenerbahcefootball.com)
