Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray Prediction: Intercontinental Derby Showdown; Who Will Rule Istanbul?

Fenerbahce will welcome Galatasaray to the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in the sixth round of the Turkish Super Lig. 

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Fenerbahce vs. Galatasaray, match facts, probable lineups, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Fenerbahce

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The Yellow Canaries have made a strong start to the season. However, a 2-2 draw against Goztepe on matchday three has prevented them from occupying the top spot as they are hindered by a two-point deficit.

While there is undeniable truth that they boast the second offense in the league, José Mourinho has a rock-solid defense to be thankful for having seen his side maintain three consecutive shutouts in wins against Rizespor (0-5), Alanyaspor (3-0), and most recently Kasimpasa (0-2) making them the best defensive team in the league with two goals conceded thus far in five games. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Livakovic; Muldur, Becao, Soyuncu, Oosterwolde; Yuksek, Fred; Saint-Maximin, Szymanski, Tadic; Dzeko

Galatasaray

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On the flip side, Galatasaray has made an impeccable start to the season, as they are the only team in the league to maintain a 100% record following Besiktas setback against Trabzonspor last weekend.They sit two points clear at the top of the table after five games and will be hoping to extend that lead with a further three points. 

Gala now makes the journey to the southeastern part of Istanbul, oozing with confidence following a comfortable 3-1 home win over Gaziantep on Tuesday. However, their intentions stretch beyond maintaining their unblemished start to the season but to revenge a 1-0 home defeat in their last league meeting against Fenerbahce last season.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Muslera; Ayhan, Sanchez, Bardakci, Kutlu; Torreira, Sara; Yilmaz, Mertens, Akgun; Osimhen

Match Facts

• Fenerbahce has managed to score before halftime in their last four games in the Super Lig.
• Galatasaray has an eleven-game winning run when playing away in the Super Lig.
• Fenerbahce averages 2.6 goals per game when playing at home, and Galatasaray averages 2.1 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 73 meetings, Fenerbahce has won 31 times, Galatasaray has won 21 times, and there have been 21 draws, with the goal difference being 92-73 in favor of Fenerbahce. 

Expert Betting Tips

Fenerbahce have shown nerves of steel since their unfortunate draw against Goztepe to win three consecutive matches in the league, and that kind of resolve will be needed in what will be their first Intercontinental derby against Galatasaray this season.

Galatasaray has enough quality within their ranks to make it six wins out of six when they take on the Yellow Canaries, and they are unfazed by the fact that their opponents are the ones who hold the bragging rights in this fixture and will be out to prove a point.

While this could turn out to be a tough contest, we don't expect the away side to suffer defeat here. Therefore, support them in the double chance market to either win or draw in what will be a highly entertaining affair filled with goals.

• X2 for 1.77
• Correct Score 2:2 for 9.40
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.61