Fenerbahçe vs. Başakşehir: Match Preview
Fenerbahçe will face Başakşehir today at 7:00 PM local time at Ülker Stadium in the 16th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig.
Ahead of the clash, Fenerbahçe sits in second place with 32 points, having secured 10 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in 14 matches. Başakşehir, on the other hand, holds the 7th spot with 22 points from 6 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses.
Recent Form
Fenerbahçe is aiming to bounce back from consecutive defeats against Beşiktaş and Athletic Bilbao and return to winning ways to stay in the title race.
Match Details
- Date & Time: Sunday, December 15, 7:00 PM (Local Time)
- Broadcast: Live on beIN Sports 1
- Referee: Ozan Ergün, assisted by İbrahim Çağlar Uyarcan and Serkan Olguncan. Fourth official: Reşat Onur Coşkunses.
Head-to-Head
Fenerbahçe and Başakşehir have met 32 times in the league, with Fenerbahçe winning 18 matches and Başakşehir 11. Three games ended in draws. Last season, Fenerbahçe claimed victory in both encounters (4-0 and 1-0).
Squad News
Fenerbahçe will miss four key players:
- Jayden Oosterwolde (injury)
- İrfan Can Eğribayat (injury)
- Mert Hakan Yandaş (injury)
- Alexander Djiku (suspension due to yellow card accumulation).
Recent Performances
Fenerbahçe has dominated Başakşehir in recent years, winning their last five league encounters and securing victories in seven of their last ten official meetings.
Home and Defensive Records
Fenerbahçe has been strong at home this season, winning 5 of their 6 matches and conceding only 4 goals at Ülker Stadium. Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic has kept 7 clean sheets across all matches, playing a key role in Fenerbahçe’s defensive success. With just 13 goals conceded in total, Fenerbahçe currently holds the title of the league’s best defensive team.
Key Players
- Fenerbahçe: Edin Dzeko leads the scoring charts for his team with 8 league goals and 13 across all competitions this season.
- Başakşehir: Krzysztof Piatek is in stellar form, scoring 9 goals in the league and 17 in all competitions.
Başakşehir’s Momentum
After a difficult October and November, Başakşehir is back on track with consecutive wins in the league and a UEFA Conference League victory against Heidenheim. However, their away record remains inconsistent, with just 2 wins in 7 matches this season.
