Turkish giants Fenerbahce and Galatasaray go head-to-head this weekend, with both teams still harbouring hopes of winning the Super Lig title come the end of the campaign. Six points separate the duo in the standings, with the hosts looking to get one over on their rivals in the hope of closing such a gap.
Turkish Super Lig – Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul – Saturday 17th March – 16:00 UK Time
Fenerbahce vs GalatasarayMatch Preview
Fenerbahce and Galatasaray face-off at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium this weekend, with the two giants of Turkish football hoping to give their fans the bragging rights come the final whistle. Managers Aykut Kocaman and Fatih Terim will also be hoping to get one over on each other, with neither club having gone through the best times in recent years. For those looking to place a bet on the encounter, be sure to check out our top tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side this weekend.
Fenerbahce Team News & Form
The hosts come into this weekend’s clash off the back of a comfortable away victory over Yeni Malatyaspor, a result which leaves them fourth in the Super Lig standings, six points off top spot. Brazilian striker Giuliano has been the most impressive performer for the hosts so far this season, scoring 12 goals to date. Elsewhere, the likes of Ozan Tufan, Martin Skrtel and Vincent Jansson help to make up an impressive looking starting line-up. Fenerbahce have conceded just 30 goals all season, giving them one of the best defensive records in the top-flight.
Galatasaray Team News & Form
Galatasaray defeated Konyaspor thanks to a late goal last time around, with manager Fatih Terim now seeing his side holding a three-point lead at the top of the standings heading into this weekend’s clash. The league leaders have scored a massive 61 goals so far this season, with Frenchman Bafetimbi Gomis having 25 goals to his name already. Elsewhere, the likes of Selkuk Inan, Fernando and Ryan Donk are expected to line up from the off on Saturday evening. The visitors have lost just once in their last five Super Lig outings, however they have been defeated six times already this season, more than any other team inside the top four.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 38 times in the past, with Fenerbahce having won on 19 occasions to date, as well as registering eight draws. In fact, you have to go back to 2014 to find the last league success for Galatasaray over their fierce rivals, with the duo having played out a goalless draw earlier in the season.
Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite their standing in the table, their status as the home side this weekend means that it perhaps comes as little surprise that Fenerbache go into the match as the favourites for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 13/10 with Ladbrokes, while those looking to bet on an away success for Galatasaray can take advantage of 21/10 odds from the same bookmaker.
Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes in Istanbul, which can be found at best odds of 4/7 with William Hill.