SK Brann will take on Fenerbahce in Thursday's Europa League clash at Brann Stadium, where victory for either side would boost their chances of breaking into the competition's top eight.
View our Brann vs Fenerbahce predictions below.
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Brann vs Fenerbahce prediction: Draw could be on the cards
Key stats
- Fenerbahce have not lost in their last 13 games in all competitions.
- Brann have not kept a clean sheet in their last four games.
- The Turkish club have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five games.
Correct score prediction: Brann 1-1 Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce have played three consecutive 1-1 draws, including a 1-1 draw against Ferencvaros in their most recent Europa League game.
Likewise, two of Brann's last four games have ended with a 1-1 scoreline.
Both teams have scored in their last five games in all competitions.
At the same time, both teams have struggled to keep a clean sheet in their last four games, which leads us not only to predict a draw, but also to the correct 1-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fenerbahce slight favourites
HOME: 11/5 (3.2) – 31.3%
DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Both teams are on eight points in the Europa League group phase, but we can see that Fenerbahce are the bookmaker's favourite to win the game.
The Turkish giants are unbeaten in their last 13 games in all competitions. They are priced at 21/20 (2.05) with 48.8% chances of winning.
Brann have won just once in their last seven games across all competitions, and they are priced at 11/5 (3.2) with 31.3% chances of winning.
However, BTTS – Yes at 8/13 (1.62), with a 61.7% chance of happening, could be tempting.
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Most recent H2Hs: First time meeting
Brann will meet a Turkish opponent for the first time in their history, and likewise, it will be the first meeting between the two clubs.
Fenerbahce have previously faced Norwegian opponents, having beaten Molde at home in the 2015-16 Europa League.
Brann preview: Need for consistency
The Norwegian side are badly struggling for consistency, having picked up just one win in their last seven games, which included three defeats.
Brann are without four injured players – Felix Myhre, Jonas Torsvik, Sakarias Opsahl and Saevar Magnusson.
Likewise, midfielder Eggert Aron Gudmundsson also faces a race against time to be fit after missing the win over Hamkam.
Predicted lineups: Dyngeland (GK), De Roeve, Helland, Larsen, Dragsnes, Kornvig, Sorensen, Pedersen, Castro, Finne & Mathisen
Last five results:
- Brann 3-1 Hamkam
- PAOK Salonika 1-1 Brann
- Molde 4-0 Brann
- Brann 1-1 KFUM Oslo
- Bologna 0-0 Brann
Fenerbahce preview: Can they get back to winning ways?
Since losing 3-1 against Dinamo Zagreb in late September, Fenerbahce have maintained an enviable consistency, remaining unbeaten thus far.
However, they are winless in their last three games, and have seen over 4.5 cards in nine of their last 10 games.
For them, Nelson Semedo and Caglar Soyuncu are both sidelined through injury.
Predicted lineups: Ederson (GK), Muldur, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Brown, Yuksek, Alvarez, Nene, Asensio, Akturkoglu, & En-Nesyri
Last five results:
- Basaksehir 1-1 Fenerbahce
- Fenerbahce 1-1 Galatasaray
- Fenerbahce 1-1 Ferencvaros
- Rizespor 2-5 Fenerbahce
- Fenerbahce 4-2 Kayserispor
Player to watch: Youssef En Nesyri
After spending five seasons in La Liga with Sevilla, En Nesyri joined Fenerbahce in the summer of 2024.
The Moroccan forward scored 30 goals in his first season at the club. In 2025-26, he has scored seven goals already, but has yet to open his account in the Europa League.
