Galatasaray vs. Fenerbahçe: Match Preview

Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, both fighting for the Süper Lig title, will go head-to-head in a highly anticipated derby. Fenerbahçe aims to reduce the point gap to three and strengthen its championship ambitions.

WHEN IS THE GALATASARAY VS. FENERBAHÇE MATCH?

The Week 25 clash of the Trendyol Süper Lig will see Galatasaray hosting Fenerbahçe on Monday, February 24. The match, set to take place at Rams Park, will kick off at 20:00 (Turkish time) and will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 1.

FOREIGN REFEREE FOR THE DERBY

For the first time since 1970, a foreign referee will officiate the Istanbul derby. Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic will take charge of the match, with Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic as assistant referees. The fourth official will be Kadir Sağlam.

FENERBAHÇE MISSING FOUR PLAYERS

Fenerbahçe will be without Jayden Oosterwolde and Rodrigo Becao, who are out for the season, as well as İsmail Yüksek and Diego Carlos, who are still recovering from injuries.

GALATASARAY’S THREE ABSENTEES

Galatasaray will also be missing key players for the derby. While they have no suspended players, Álvaro Morata, Ismail Jakobs, and Mauro Icardi will be unavailable due to injuries. However, Yunus Akgün, who has recovered, is expected to be included in the squad.

GALATASARAY VS. FENERBAHÇE: HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY

This will be the 402nd meeting between the two sides in Trendyol Süper Lig history. The rivalry, which began on January 17, 1909, with a 2-0 Galatasaray win, has seen Fenerbahçe dominate in overall wins and goals scored.

• Total Matches: 401
• Fenerbahçe Wins: 149
• Galatasaray Wins: 129 (including one by forfeit)
• Draws: 123
• Fenerbahçe Goals: 542
• Galatasaray Goals: 500 (including one from a 3-0 forfeit win in the TFF Super Cup)