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The spotlight falls on the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Sunday as second-placed Fenerbahce host city rivals Besiktas in a crucial Turkish Super Lig showdown.
With both teams chasing important objectives at the top end of the table, this heated encounter could have significant implications for the championship race.
In addition to our Fenerbahce vs Besiktas prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips.
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Fenerbahce vs Besiktas key stats
- Fenerbahce are unbeaten at home in the league this season (W9, D4).
- Besiktas have won three of the last four meetings between the clubs.
- Fenerbahce beat Besiktas 3-2 in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
Fenerbahce vs Besiktas preview: Istanbul derby with title implications
| Fenerbahce | vs | Besiktas |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 4th |
| 60 | Points | 52 |
| 61 | Goals For | 49 |
| 28 | Goals Against | 31 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 8 |
| 2nd | Home Rank | 4th |
| 2nd | Away Rank | 4th |
Few fixtures in Turkish football carry the intensity of this famous Istanbul derby, and this weekend’s clash could prove pivotal in the ongoing title race.
Fenerbahce enter the match sitting second in the standings, knowing any slip-up could prove costly as they continue their pursuit of league leaders Galatasaray. The Yellow Canaries have been formidable at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, remaining unbeaten in front of their supporters in the league this season.
Five of the last seven meetings between Fenerbahce and Besiktas have produced over 2.5 goals.
Their most recent outing before the international break showcased their attacking firepower, as they swept aside Gaziantep 4-1 with Dorgeles Nene scoring a hat-trick and N’Golo Kante also finding the net.
That victory was a welcome response after a surprising defeat to bottom side Fatih Karagumruk, which ended their unbeaten league run and raised questions about whether they can maintain composure under pressure.
The Yellow Canaries head into this clash without Caglar Soyuncu, Nelson Semedo, and Edson Alvarez, who are injured.
Meanwhile, Besiktas arrive in Kadikoy as one of the most in-form teams in the division. The Black Eagles occupy fourth place with a healthy cushion over the chasing pack and look set to seal European qualification.
Fenerbahce have not kept a clean sheet in the last seven meetings against Besiktas, while the Black Eagles have scored first in four of the last five encounters between them.
Their recent performances have reinforced their credentials, with back-to-back victories against Genclerbirligi and Kasimpasa helping them maintain momentum heading into this derby.
Although they sit eight points behind their city rivals, Besiktas will relish the opportunity to disrupt Fenerbahce’s title ambitions while strengthening their own hold on a European qualification spot.
The visitors also have reason for confidence in recent derby encounters, having won three of the last four meetings between the sides and have twice triumphed at this stadium in recent seasons.
Besiktas will be without defender Emirhan Topcu, who still sidelined with a thigh problem, while forward El Bilal Toure remains out as well. Necip Uysal is carrying a minor knock and will require a late fitness test before he can be considered, while Devrim Sahin is also ruled out.
Fenerbahce vs Besiktas form guide & betting tips
| Fenerbahce | vs | Besiktas |
|---|---|---|
| D-D-W-L-W | League Form | W-W-L-W-W |
| 8 | Points | 12 |
| 7th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 10 | Goals For | 9 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 2 |
| D-W-W-L-W | Form (all comps) | W-W-L-W-W |
Whispers predicts: Fenerbahce 2-2 Besiktas
Derbies between these two sides rarely lack drama, and another competitive contest should be expected here, and we expect both teams to score, a pick priced at 8/15.
While Besiktas have improved significantly in recent months, Fenerbahce’s outstanding home record and attacking quality can help them get a result in this high-stakes clash, and we are predicting a draw, priced at 27/10.
> Both teams to score at 8/15 | Likelihood: Likely
> Over 2.5 goals at 3/5 | Likelihood: Likely
> Match result – Draw at 27/10| Likelihood: Probable
> Correct score – 2-2 at 9/1 | Likelihood: Outsider