All eyes will be on Sukru Saracoglu Stadium as two of the top three teams in the Turkish Super Lig draw swords on Sunday, 16 March. View our free Fenerbahce vs Samsunspor predictions below.
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Fenerbahce vs Samsunspor predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- At least four goals were scored in each of Samsunspor’s last three matches.
- Fenerbahce have won 11 of 12 home league games this season.
- Samsunspor have no wins in their last four encounters with Fenerbahce.
Correct score prediction: Fenerbahce 3-2 Samsunspor
Fenerbahce have been the best home team in the Super Lig this season, winning 11 of 12 league matches at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.
Interestingly, each team scored at least twice in Samsunspor's last three games; two of those matches ended 3-2.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fenerbahce are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite their 2-0 victory over Rangers in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League tie, Fenerbahce were knocked out after losing on penalties.
Jose Mourinho's troops will now turn their attention to the Super Lig, where they trail league leaders Galatasaray by 10 points. They are up against third-placed Samsunspor, who are enjoying their best season in the Turkish top flight.
Thomas Reis' men have been one of the best travellers in the Super Lig, with a 7-3-3 win-draw-loss record on the road.
At the time of writing, Fenerbahce are the expected winners at 2/5 (1.40). Teams with these odds usually have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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Additionally, three of the last four league encounters between these teams produced goals at both ends. On that note, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Fenerbahce have bragging rights
Fenerbahce are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Samsunspor (W2, D2). However, the last two encounters between these sides ended in stalemates.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 20/10/24
Samsunspor
Fenerbahce
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 21/01/24
Fenerbahce
Samsunspor
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 21/08/23
Samsunspor
Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce preview: No new absentees
Rodrigo Becao and Jayden Oosterwolde are still sidelined for the hosts with cruciate ligament injuries.
Predicted lineup: Egribayat (GK), Muldur, Skriniar, Soyuncu, Aydin, Fred, Szymanski, Kostic, Tadic En-Nesyri & Dzeko.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 13/04/25
W
Sivasspor
1
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 06/04/25
W
Trabzonspor
1
Fenerbahce
4
Tu00fcrkiye Cup 02/04/25
L
Galatasaray
2
Fenerbahce
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 28/03/25
W
Bodrum FK
2
Fenerbahce
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 16/03/25
D
Samsunspor
0
Fenerbahce
0
Samsunspor preview: Eyeing their biggest win of the season
Manager Thomas Reis will not be able to call on the services of Celil Yuksel and Lubomir Satka this weekend due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Kocuk (GK), Yavru, Cift, Drongelen, Bola, Aydoglu, Bennasser, Ntcham, Kilinc, Schindler & Mouandilmadji.
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 11/04/25
L
Galatasaray
2
Samsunspor
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 05/04/25
L
Antalyaspor
2
Samsunspor
1
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 29/03/25
L
Kasimpasa
2
Samsunspor
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 16/03/25
D
Fenerbahce
0
Samsunspor
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 09/03/25
W
Adana Demirspor
2
Samsunspor
3
Player to watch: Dusan Tadic
With 19 direct goal involvements in 25 league assignments, Dusan Tadic is one of the top performers in the Turkish Super Lig this season. The former Ajax player also has a solid track record against Samsunspor, scoring once and providing two assists in the last two clashes between these sides. Tadic will fancy his chances against Samsunspor once again.