Fenerbahçe vs. Göztepe: Match Preview

In Week 21 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, title-chasing Fenerbahçe will host İzmir-based Göztepe today at 7:00 pm. The absence of key players in the Yellow Canaries squad is noteworthy.

In this critical Süper Lig clash, Fenerbahçe and Göztepe will go head-to-head. After drawing against Lyon in Europe, Fenerbahçe has turned its focus back to the league, aiming to close the points gap with Galatasaray. The yellow and navy-blue side is determined to secure three points. Göztepe, meanwhile, is one of the strongest teams this season. If given the chance by Jose Mourinho, Fenerbahçe’s new signing Diego Carlos could feature in the starting lineup.

FENERBAHÇE CHASES THE TOP SPOT

Fenerbahçe has won its last three league matches, including a commanding 4-0 victory over Adana Demirspor in Week 20. Under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, they took advantage of Galatasaray dropping points to reduce the gap to six. After a goalless draw against French side Lyon in the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe aims to continue its momentum with a win over Göztepe.

FENERBAHÇE VS. GÖZTEPE: KICK-OFF, REFEREE, BROADCAST, LIVE TV

In a crucial Süper Lig match with significant implications for the title race, Fenerbahçe hosts Göztepe. The game will take place at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium today, kicking off at 7:00 PM. It will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 1, with Atilla Karaoğlan serving as the refere.

NEW SIGNING DIEGO CARLOS SET FOR DEBUT

Fenerbahçe’s latest signing, Brazilian defender Diego Carlos, is set to make his Kadıköy debut on Sunday. The 31-year-old, who joined from Aston Villa, has been training with his new team and could feature in the match if Mourinho includes him in the squad.

FENERBAHÇE’S INJURY REPORT

Fenerbahçe will be without four players against Göztepe. Jayden Oosterwolde and Rodrigo Becao remain sidelined, while Dominik Livakovic and Mert Müldür are also out due to injuries. Although İsmail Yüksek has returned to team training, he is not yet match-fit.

League’s Best Defense

Fenerbahçe managed to keep a clean sheet last week against Adana Demirspor, marking the first time in 7 weeks they’ve prevented an opponent from scoring. In the 19 matches played, Dominik Livakovic started in goal for 16 of them, while İrfan Can Eğribayat played in 3 matches. After Livakovic suffered an injury during the Başakşehir match, Ertuğrul Çetin stepped in for the second half. The yellow and navy-blue side has conceded just 18 goals, making them the team with the fewest goals conceded in the league. Fenerbahçe has also managed to keep a clean sheet in 8 matches this season.

Szymanski on Yellow Card Suspension Watch

Sebastian Szymanski is one yellow card away from a suspension. If the Polish midfielder receives a yellow card tomorrow, he will miss the next match against Çaykur Rizespor.

58th Encounter

Fenerbahçe and Göztepe have faced each other 57 times in the Süper Lig so far. In these encounters, Fenerbahçe has won 26 times, while Göztepe has defeated their rivals 9 times. In 22 of the matches, the sides couldn’t break the deadlock. During this period, Fenerbahçe scored 87 goals, while Göztepe responded with 42. The first encounter of the season in İzmir ended in a 2-2 draw.