Fenerbahçe vs Slavia prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 20, 2026
Champions League
On October 20, 2026, Fenerbahçe and Slavia will meet in the third round of the Champions League league phase. The hosts are determined to claim nothing less than victory in this clash.
Fenerbahçe vs Slavia: team news and expert analysis
The Istanbul club finished second last season — once again, as has become customary — although they did manage to add at least the Turkish Super Cup to their achievements. However, points were dropped in half of their matches in the new Süper Lig campaign, including a defeat in the derby against Beşiktaş. Slavia Prague managed to retain the league title they regained in 2025. They currently sit top of the table, despite not yet producing a perfect record.
The Turkish side came through qualifying successfully this time. They overcame not only Górnik Zabrze and Sturm, but also Lyon. They began the league phase with a 1-1 draw against Roma — after that, Kartal submitted his resignation, although it was not accepted. The clash with Aston Villa was far more painful, as they suffered a 0-6 defeat.
The Czechs entered the league phase directly. Despite putting up a fight and scoring twice, they still lost 2-3 to Lens: they were leading in the 88th minute before conceding twice in stoppage time. Away to Sabah, they failed to respond to their opponents' goals at all, losing 0-2.
Previous meetings: Fenerbahçe vs Slavia
In the 2022 Conference League playoffs, the visitors won both legs by the identical scoreline of 3-2. In the autumn of 2024, in the Europa League, the Turkish side took revenge by winning 2-1 in Prague.
It is time for the Turkish side to win in the competition again. We believe that is exactly what will happen on Tuesday (odds – 1.67).
Fenerbahçe vs Slavia: key statistics and trends
- Fenerbahçe have won four of their eight league-phase matches
- Fenerbahçe average 2.75 goals scored and 0.75 goals conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 38% of Fenerbahçe's matches, with an average total of 3.5 goals per game
- Slavia have lost two consecutive matches in the competition
- Slavia Prague average 2.36 goals scored and 0.55 goals conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 45% of Slavia Prague's matches, with an average total of 2.91 goals per game
Fenerbahçe vs Slavia: possible starting lineups
Fenerbahçe play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Ederson Moraes - Brown, Aké, Škriniar, Müldür - Elmas, Yüksek, Kanté - Aktürkoğlu, Muriqi, Greenwood
Slavia play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Marković - Haloupеk, Zima, Vlček - Koubek, Sadílek, Novák, Isife - Sturm, Aiaosi - Chytil
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