Fenerbahçe vs Sturm prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Champions League
In the Champions League qualification semi-final on August 5, 2026, Fenerbahçe and Sturm will face off in the first leg. Only a win is expected from the home side.
Fenerbahçe vs Sturm: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Istanbul giants parted ways with Mourinho after last year's qualification failure. Even without him, they claimed the Super Cup by defeating Galatasaray. However, in the league, they once again lost to their neighbors, finishing second as usual. The club from Graz were champions in 2024 and 2025, ending Salzburg's Red Bull domestic dominance. But in the next Bundesliga season, they could only manage second place. This season, they started with a draw against Swarovski.
In the Champions League, the Turkish side had a tough time against their first opponent, Gornik. Fortunately, Talista scored in both legs. While that was enough for a home win, in Poland they had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
The Austrians also started in the previous round, facing a seemingly strong opponent, Hearts. However, they thrashed the Scots 4-0 at home and added two unanswered goals away.
Previous Matches: Fenerbahçe vs Sturm
In 2017, the teams met in the Europa League qualifiers. Back then, Fenerbahçe won 2-1 away and settled for a home draw, advancing to the next round.
This time, the hosts again appear to have the stronger case. We expect them to win with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.63).
Fenerbahçe vs Sturm: Key Statistics and Trends
- Fenerbahçe have won six of their last eight matches
- The team scores an average of 2.26 goals per game, conceding 1.09
- Sturm had a run of six consecutive wins before their last match
- The team averages 1.59 goals scored and 1.09 conceded per game
Fenerbahçe vs Sturm: Probable Starting Lineups
Fenerbahçe play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Günok, Ostervold, Aké, Škriniar, Semedo, Fred, Guendouzi, Aktürkoğlu, Asensio, Kahveci, Talisca
Sturm line up in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Khudyakov - Soglo, Mitchell, Faltzi, Heil - Hedl, Gorenc-Stankovic, Weinhaendl, Seidl - Jatta, Wlodarczyk
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