Sparks will fly as two Istanbul-based teams draw swords at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Sunday, 15 December. View our free Fenerbahce vs Istanbul Basaksehir predictions below.
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Fenerbahce vs Istanbul Basaksehir predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Fenerbahce came out on top in five consecutive encounters between these teams.
- At least three goals were scored in seven of Fenerbahce's last nine matches, and in four of Istanbul Basaksehir's last five games.
- Four of Fenerbahce's last five matches featured goals at both ends.
- Fenerbahce had the lead a the halftime break in four out of six Super Lig games at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium this season.
Correct score prediction: Fenerbahce 2-1 Istanbul Basaksehir
Fenerbahce came out on top the last five times these teams squared off against each other, scoring just over two goals per game in that stretch. They have also won five of six home games in the Super Lig this season. Given that Istanbul Basaksehir suffered four defeats in seven matches away from home, we are backing Fenerbahce to win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fenerbahce are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Fenerbahce have now lost back-to-back games after stringing together a five-match winning streak. They are second in the Super Lig, six points behind league leaders Galatasaray with a 10-2-2 win-draw-loss record.
On the other hand, seventh-placed Istanbul Basaksehir have won only six of 14 league matches so far. They are without a win in their last five away games across all competitions (D1, L4).
Ahead of this clash, Fenerbahce are the expected winners at 4/11 (1.36). Teams with these odds usually have a 73.3% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to point out that Istanbul Basaksehir trailed at halftime in their last two trips to this stadium. On that note, HT Fenerbahce to win has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided contest
This fixture has been a one-sided affair over the last two years, with Fenerbahce picking up five straight wins in that stretch against Istanbul Basaksehir.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 24/01/24
Istanbul Basaksehir
Fenerbahce
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 28/09/23
Fenerbahce
Istanbul Basaksehir
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 27/08/23
Fenerbahce
Istanbul Basaksehir
Tu00fcrkiye Cup 11/06/23
Fenerbahce
Istanbul Basaksehir
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 19/04/23
Istanbul Basaksehir
Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce preview: Looking to return to winning ways
Fenerbahce will be without defender Alexander Djiku, who will serve a one-game suspension, and the injured duo of midfielder Mert Hakan Yandas and defender Jayden Oosterwolde.
Predicted lineup: Livakovic (GK), Osayi-Samuel, Akaydin, Soyuncu, Muldur, Yuksek, Amrabat, Tadic, Szymanski, Saint-Maximin & En-Nesyri.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 09/05/25
W
Istanbul Basaksehir
1
Fenerbahce
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 04/05/25
L
Besiktas
1
Fenerbahce
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 26/04/25
W
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
1
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 20/04/25
D
Kayserispor
3
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 13/04/25
W
Sivasspor
1
Fenerbahce
3
Istanbul Basaksehir preview: Eyeing their fourth consecutive victory
As for Istanbul Basaksehir, only Berkay Ozcan is expected to miss this weekend's crucial derby battle.
Predicted lineup: Sengezer (GK), Duarte, Ba, Opoku, Lima, Ergun, Turuc, Kemen, Crespo, Davidson & Piatek.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 09/05/25
L
Fenerbahce
4
Istanbul Basaksehir
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 03/05/25
W
Hatayspor
2
Istanbul Basaksehir
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 28/04/25
L
Goztepe
4
Istanbul Basaksehir
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 20/04/25
W
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
1
Istanbul Basaksehir
2
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 12/04/25
W
Besiktas
0
Istanbul Basaksehir
2
Player to watch: Dusan Tadic
Although Dusan Tadic has not scored or registered an assist in his last two matches, he has more direct goal involvements than any other player in the Turkish Super Lig. The former Ajax player has two goals and five assists in his last seven appearances across all competitions. He will be called upon to provide the goals this weekend.