Gaziantep vs Fenerbahce prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Super Lig Turkey
In the 5th round of the Turkish Super Lig on September 14, 2026, Gaziantep will face Fenerbahce. The visitors will be looking to collect maximum points.
Gaziantep vs Fenerbahce team news and expert analysis
The Gaziantep club finished last season with 37 points in a modest but safe twelfth place. They have made a decent start this time around, drawing with Alanyaspor and winning away to Eyüpspor before suffering defeat to Rizespor. Against Göztepe, however, they recorded an impressive 4-2 away victory.
The Istanbul giants managed to win the Super Cup but failed to reach the Champions League group stage a year ago, while once again finishing second domestically. During the summer, Kartal returned as head coach, and the squad was reinforced with several high-profile new signings. They helped the team progress through Champions League qualifying, beating Górnik Zabrze, Sturm and even Lyon. In the opening round, the Turks drew with Roma. In the Super Lig, however, they stumbled at the start, losing to Gençlerbirliği, but then beat both Konyaspor and Samsunspor. They subsequently lost the derby against Besiktas, and the manager resigned this week.
Sow and company are averaging 1.75 goals scored per match while conceding 1.25. The runners-up are scoring two goals per game and conceding 1.5.
Head to Head matches: Gaziantep vs Fenerbahce
Their 4-1 victory in March was the Istanbul giants' twelfth consecutive win in this fixture.
It is time for the visitors to emerge from their current, albeit minor, slump. We are backing them to win (odds – 1.60).
Gaziantep vs Fenerbahce: key statistics and trends
- Gaziantep have won two of their four matches
- 75% of Gaziantep's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
- Fenerbahce have failed to win two matches in a row
- 75% of Fenerbahce's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.5 goals per game
Gaziantep vs Fenerbahce: Possible starting lineups
Gaziantep play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Fofana - Aris, Sanyang, Mochi, Pala - Antalyali - Lyachi, Bulut, Olawoyin, Kutucu - Sow
Fenerbahce play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Ederson Moraes - Brown, Ake, Skriniar, Nelson Semedo - Kante, Guendouzi - Aydin, Kahveci, Greenwood - Muriki
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