Fenerbahce vs Gaziantep prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, March 17, 2026
Super Lig Turkey
In the 27th round of the Turkish Super Lig, a match between Fenerbahce and Gaziantep will take place on March 17, 2026. Only a victory is expected from the home side.
Fenerbahce vs Gaziantep: Team News and Expert Analysis
Mourinho was invited to Istanbul in the summer before last. However, even under his guidance, Fenerbahce remained second in the Super Lig and were eliminated from other tournaments. When they failed once again to qualify for the Champions League in 2025, Jose was dismissed. Tedesco is doing much better—though trailing Galatasaray, he managed to beat them in the Super Cup. The downturn began in February: they were knocked out of the Europa League with a 0-3 home loss to Nottingham Forest and dropped points in back-to-back league games. In the last round, they unexpectedly lost to the weak Fatih Karagumruk, allowing Trabzonspor to draw level on points. However, in the cup, they routed Gaziantep 4-0 away.
The team from "Kalyon" finished the previous season with just 45 points, placing only 12th in the final standings thanks to tiebreakers. This season, they've managed to settle in the middle of the table, though without any real hopes of qualifying for European competitions. At least they managed to beat Antalyaspor in the last round. In the cup, however, they suffered a heavy loss to Fenerbahce.
The title contender looks convincing: 2.19 goals scored per match on average and 1.04 conceded. Kozlowski and company average just 1.35 goals scored, while conceding 1.62 per game.
Previous Matches: Fenerbahce vs Gaziantep
The 4-0 victory in the cup marked the giant's eleventh consecutive win in this matchup.
A complete rout may not happen again, but it's safe to bet on the favorite with a handicap of "-1.5 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Fenerbahce vs Gaziantep: Key Statistics and Trends
- Fenerbahce have won three of their last five matches
- 65% of Fenerbahce's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.23
- Gaziantep have lost three of their last six matches
- 62% of Gaziantep's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.96
Fenerbahce vs Gaziantep: Probable Starting Lineups
Fenerbahce play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Ederson - Oostervelde, Guendouzi, Demir - Mercan, Kante, Yuksek, Asensio, Semedo - Akturkoglu, Sherif. Alvarez, Soyuncu, and Talisca will not be available.
Gaziantep play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable lineup): Bozan - Mujakic, Abena, Sanuc - Rodriguez, Camara, Ozcicek, Sangare - Lungoiy, Kozlowski, Bayo. Kizigdag is suspended for yellow cards, while Dragus, M'Bakata, and Ablak are injured.
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Turkish Super Lig standings
