Fenerbahce vs Gaziantep Prediction: The Yellow Canaries Are Not Very Fond Of Leaving Loose Ends At The Şükrü Saracoğlu!

In the highly anticipated match between Fenerbahce and Gaziantep in the Turkey Super Lig Round 1, all eyes will be on both teams as they embark on their respective goals for the season.

Under new management, Fenerbahce is determined to have a productive season and finally clinch the league title that has eluded them in recent years. With a renewed sense of purpose and strategic planning, they will be aiming to showcase their strength and talent on the field.

On the other hand, Gaziantep will be looking to avoid relegation and secure a mid-table finish against stiff competition. With aspirations of establishing themselves as a formidable force in the league, they will be working tirelessly to achieve positive results throughout the season.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Fenerbahce

The Yellow Canaries finished in second place with 80, eight points behind first-placed Galatasaray, who were crowned champions in the previous campaign. Despite finishing in a Europa League qualifier spot, it wasn't an achievement worth celebrating as they missed out on yet another golden opportunity to clinch the league title, which has left their fans longing for it for the past ten years now.

However, they did manage to make amends for yet another disappointing season by clinching the Turkey Cup, defeating Istanbul Basaksehir 2:0 in the final to put an end to their trophy drought, having last lifted the silverware in the 2012–13 season, where they narrowly defeated Trabzonspor 1:0 courtesy of a Moussa Sow goal in the opening nine minutes.

With the resignation of Jorge Jesus after the Turkish giants success in the Turkey Cup, the hierarchy has now turned to former Turkey international and Fenerbahce player İsmail Kartal to bring back the glory days. His first competitive match in charge was a sign that's where they are headed indeed. They played Moldovan club FC Zimbru Chișinău in the second qualifying round of the Europa Cup, winning both legs (5:0; 0:4; aggregate score: 9:0). The third qualifying round was another walkover, as they saw off the threat of Slovenian club NK Maribor with a 3:1 triumph at home in the first leg.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Bayindir; Osayi-Samuel, Becao, Djiku, Kadioglu; Zajc, Yuksek; Kahveci, Tadic, King; Dzeko

Gaziantep

Despite concluding the previous season in 18th place with 25 points, a trip to the second tier was imminent following their withdrawal from the league as a result of the consequences of a natural disaster. The TFF introduced new rules for the 2022–23 season that would see them avoid the fate of being relegated.

Erdal Güneş's men's preseason form has not been something to write home about, as they failed to win any of their last five matches, picking up four draws and a recent 4:2 defeat against Kasimpasa.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Sen; M'Bakata, Ersoy, Kizildag, Khacef; Soyalp, Jevtovic; Markovic, Maxim, Gradel; Riascos

Match Facts

• Fenerbahce have won four consecutive matches across all competitions.
• Gaziantep have failed to win any of their last five matches across all competitions.
• Fenerbahce averages 2.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Gaziantep averages 0 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last nine meetings, Fenerbahce has won seven times, Gaziantep has won two times, and there have been no draws, with the goal difference being 24-10 in favor of Fenerbahce.

Expert Betting Tips

Fenerbahce have a relatively straightforward task in their first opening match of the Turkey Super Lig, and given their impressive showing in both the preliminary rounds of the European Conference League Qualifiers and pre-season matches, there's no doubt they'll rain on Gaziantep's parade, causing an upset.

As such, we anticipate the Yellow Canaries getting off to a winning start in front of their own supporters by backing them up in the handicap of -1.5, which should surface.

• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 1.89
• Anytime Goalscorer - Edin Dzeko for 1.83
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.77