Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 26, 2026, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will meet in the 9th round of the Turkish Super Lig. It is the biggest clash of the autumn in the domestic championship.
Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe team news and expert analysis
The country's dominant powerhouse in recent years confirmed its status in the spring, winning the title for the fourth consecutive time. Naturally, Galatasaray want to remain at the top. However, they began the season with a draw against debutants Çorum and suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat to Trabzonspor in September. They managed to beat Gençlerbirliği, albeit by a narrow 1-0 margin. In the Champions League, meanwhile, the Turkish side lost to Sporting in Lisbon. After taking the lead against Barcelona, they went on to suffer a heavy defeat. Against Lille, though, they claimed a 4-2 away victory.
Their main rivals finished second once again, three points behind them — 74 compared with 77. They did beat their neighbors in the Turkish Super Cup, though. Fenerbahçe have now successfully come through Champions League qualifying, but after a 1-1 draw with Roma in the opening round of the league phase, Kartal resigned — although his resignation was not accepted. In October, they suffered a crushing 0-6 defeat to Aston Villa. They then settled for an entertaining home draw against Slavia Prague. There have been plenty of slip-ups in domestic competition, although they also recorded an 8-0 victory. In the latest round, they were more modest against Alanyaspor, winning 3-0.
The champions still boast a potent attack, averaging 2.13 goals scored per match. However, Ederson concedes frequently, with an average of 1.38 goals allowed. Their derby opponents have more convincing figures: 2.75 goals scored and just 0.75 conceded per game.
Previous matches: Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe
Okan Buruk's side have won half of their last six head-to-head meetings, suffering just one defeat.
The champions are understandably considered the favorites at home. We are backing them to win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.62).
Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe: key statistics and trends
- Galatasaray have won six of their eight league matches
- 50% of Galatasaray's matches have seen both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 3.5
- Fenerbahçe have won five of their last seven Super Lig matches
- 38% of Fenerbahçe's matches have seen both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 3.5
Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe: possible starting lineups
Galatasaray play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Çakır — Jacobs, Bardakcı, Sánchez, Yılmaz — Sara, Torreira — Leão, Batrakov, Akgün — Gül
Fenerbahçe play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Ederson — Semedo, Škriniar, Aké, Brown — Guendouzi, Kanté — Greenwood, Kahveci, Aktürkoğlu — Džeko
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