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Probable Lineups

Fenerbahce
4-3-3
Galatasaray
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(95) 61 Goals 60 (90)
(64) 47 Assists 23 (59)
(6.7) 7.1 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
29 Average Age 28.4
181.4 Average Height (cm) 180.3
(1) 1.3 Shots pg 1.4 (1.1)
(56%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 56% (55%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.4) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Super Lig.

Missing Players

Fenerbahce
Galatasaray
Player Reason Status Rating
Rodrigo Becão Out 6.73
Luan Peres Out N/A
Fred Out 7.1
Mert Hakan Yandas Out 6.5
Miha Zajc Out 6.31
Lincoln Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Sérgio Oliveira Out 6.6

Team News

Fenerbahce
Galatasaray
  • Serdar Aziz is expected to start as Rodrigo Becao will not be available until mid-January.
  • As Fred is suspended and Miha Zajc is still recovering from his latest injury, Miguel Crespo is expected to start in midfield.
  • Lincoln and Luan Peres, neither of whom were expected to start here, are sidelined due to lack of fitness and injury respectively. Mert Hakan Yandas, another non-starter, is suspended.
  • Edin Dzeko and Irfan Can Kahveci were rested against Kayserispor but are expected to return to the starting XI for the derby.
  • Kerem Demirbay will start as Sergio Oliveira is injured.
  • Fernando Muslera has served his suspension and will retain his position in goal.
  • Okan Buruk used Baris Alper Yilmaz, a winger, at left-back against Karagumruk and it paid off. But he is unlikely to take such a risk against Fenerbahce. Kazimcan Karatas is likely to return to the starting XI here.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
1 Galatasaray 33 3 2 102
2 Fenerbahce 31 6 1 99

Prediction

  • Fenerbahce got a crucial away win, beating Kayserispor 4-3 last time out. However, they lost Fred to suspension and without him they've looked much weaker in midfield so far this season. Their fans will be expecting them to attack the game from the get-go so expect a very dynamic start to the game by the Canaries.
  • They will doubtless create quite a lot of chances but will also certainly struggle containing Gala's attacking lineup.
  • Galatasaray beat Karagumruk 1-0 last time out. This was a different Galatasaray performance as it was more subdued than usual and most of their chances came from long-shots and set pieces.
  • Buruk will want to reduce the tempo of the game and take advantage of Fred's absence in midfield by outmanning Fenerbahce in midfield.
  • This will be a very tense affair as there is no love lost between the arch rivals. Expect goals, brawls, quite a few cards, and very likely, a draw.
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Fenerbahce
Galatasaray
S. Szymanski 7.4
I.C. Kahveci 7.35
E. Dzeko 7.35
M. Icardi 7.43
D. Mertens 7.37
B.A. Yilmaz 7.15
E. Dzeko 21
M. Batshuayi 12
I.C. Kahveci 12
M. Icardi 25
K. Aktürkoglu 12
D. Mertens 9
D. Tadic 14
S. Szymanski 11
I.C. Kahveci 7
D. Mertens 16
M. Icardi 8
K. Aktürkoglu 6

Match Forecast

Fenerbahce will create many scoring chances  
Fenerbahce will stray offside often  
Fenerbahce will be shown a high number of cards  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.