Istanbul vs Fenerbahce prediction and betting tips on May 9, 2025
Game Prediction
On Matchday 35 of the Turkish Super Lig, on May 9, 2025, Istanbul will face Fenerbahce. The visitors cannot afford a slip-up if they wish to keep at least a mathematical chance of regaining the title.
Our Prediction for Istanbul vs Fenerbahce
The team from "Basaksehir Fatih Terim" once again performed quite well last season. They collected 61 points and finished fourth. Their opponent in 2023/2024 lost only once and gathered 99 points—but Galatasaray had three more, retaining their title yet again.
This summer, Mourinho arrived in Istanbul. However, in essence, he failed in every possible aspect. Under him, the Turkish side did not make it through Champions League qualification and crashed out of the Europa League in March, losing to Rangers Glasgow on penalties. Later in the cup, the team lost to Galatasaray, and they continue to trail them in the Super Lig. Against another neighbor, Besiktas, they lost again, increasing the gap to the leader. "Basaksehir" failed in the Conference League—reaching only the main round, where they managed just six points. There were plenty of problems in the league as well, but currently, they're trying to improve. However, there have also been setbacks, including a 1-4 defeat to Goztepe. Yet, in the last round, they beat Hatayspor 4-2.
The hosts, largely thanks to Pentek's productivity, score 1.69 goals per match on average. But they concede almost as many in return—1.41. Dzeko and company have excellent stats: they score 2.5 goals on average per match, but also concede roughly one per game.
Istanbul vs Fenerbahce: Key Statistics and Trends
- Istanbul have won five out of their last six matches
- 53% of Basaksehir’s matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.09 goals per match
- Fenerbahce have won four times in their last six Super Lig rounds
- 56% of Fenerbahce matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.5 goals per match
Istanbul vs Fenerbahce: Possible Starting Lineups
Istanbul (probable lineup): Sengezer - Operi, Ba, Leo Duarte - Brnic, Crespo, Kemann, Ozdemir, Sahiner, Sari - Pentek
Fenerbahce (probable lineup): Egribayat - Akcicek, Skriniar, Soyuncu - Kostic, Kahveci, Fred, Yuksek, Aydin - Dzeko, Talisca
Previous Matches: Istanbul vs Fenerbahce
The 3-1 win in December marked the sixth consecutive victory by Fenerbahce players in this derby.
Free Prediction for Istanbul vs Fenerbahce
The visitors are viewed as clear favorites. However, Mourinho struggles with matches in Turkey against strong opponents—the home side is unlikely to lose (odds – 2.0).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the Turkish Super Lig standings.