Eyupspor vs Fernabahce Prediction

This Friday will see the Recep Tayyip Erodogan Stadyumu play the battleground in a fight between two high-class performing sides. With 6 points seperating Fenerbahce from top of the league Galatasaray, they will be looking to use this game to gain some ground on their rivals.

However, Eyupspor have everything to prove as this is their first ever season in the Turkish top division and to be sat in 4th position after 16 games, it is clear that they belong there.

Key Stats

-Fernabahce have kept the mot clean sheets of any team so far this season

-Eyupspor have scored 10 goals in their last 5 whereas Fenerbache have scored 8

-Eyupspor have only lost one game at home across all competitions this season

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both teams have been in dazzling form so far in the Turkish Super Lig, with Fenerbahce sitting in second and Eyupspor sitting in 4th position. Since the appointment of Jose Mourinho in June, The Yellow Canaries have been flying and have slotted nicely into a title race with rivals Galatasaray. Only picking up two losses so far in the league and with 39 goals scored, Fenerbahce are looking strong and only look like getting stronger.

On the opposing side, Eyupspor have been enjoying a monumental season in what is their first ever appearance in the Turkish Super Lig in the club’s lifetime. After being promoted to the top division, expectations were not high but by God they have exceeded anything they could have thought of. With 7 wins so far this season, they are currently in a Conference League Playoff spot. Not bad at all for a team who have never been in the highest tier of football in their country.

Eyupspor Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Birkan Tetik; Umut Meras, Luccas Claro, Robin Yalcin, Tayfur Bingol; Melih Kabasakal, Emre Akbaba; Prince Ampem, Ahmed Kutucu, Halil Akbunar; Mame Baba Thiam

History in the making it seems so far for Eyupspor in their debut season of the Turkish Super Lig. A win against Fenerbahce would see them inch even closer to third place Samsunspor. With an injury seeing in form goalkeeper Berke Ozer sidelined, the pressure falls upon backup goalkeeper Birkan Tetik to impress.

The manager has a big decision to make on who leads the attack for this game, with Mame Baba Thiam being very prolific so far in the league, placing himself fifth overall for top scorer in the league with 8 goals. However, backup striker Gianni Bruno will be keen to keep his momentum going after bagging a hat trick in their recent Turkish Cup game on Tuesday.

Fenerbahce Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Ertugrul Cetin; Filip Kostic, Alexander Dijku, Caglar Soyuncu, Bright Osayi-Samuel; Soyfan Amrabat, Fred; Allan Saint-Maximin, Sebastian Szymanski, Dusan Tadic; Edin Dzeko

Jose Mourinho is under quite some stress at the minute as he has been hit with severe injury scares to his side. Goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic and midfielder Oguz Aydin have both been struck with injury and it is looking like they are out till the new year, but the heaviest blow is that Brazilian defender Rodrigo Becao suffered a serious knee injury in their last game, forcing him to be stretchered off and Mourinho confirming after the game “I believe his season is over”.

However, it is the attack that does the talking and goals have not been something this side is shy off, 39 goals scored in 15 games with Edin Dzeko bagging 9 of those and cementing himself joint third in the race for the golden boot.

Head to Head Stats

This will be the first time in which these two sides will face off against each other in what should be a thrilling fight between two in form sides.

Betting Tips: Eyupspor vs Fenerbahce

Both teams have injuries to their main goalkeepers and will take full advantage of this with both Fenerbahce’s Edin Dzeko and Eyupspor’s Mame Baba Thiam in unbelievable goalscoring form. But Fenerbahce are a strong side, and they are desperate to win the title that has eluded them for over 10 years.

For that reason, our betting experts say Fenerbahce to win half time and full time and both teams to score is the best value tip for this game

Odds of 18/5 will mean a stake of £10 could potentially see a return of up to £46

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Eyupspor vs Fenerbahce

Eyupspor 1-3 Fenerbahce

Jose Mourinho and his side have proven their quality all season long so far, and while Eyupspor have shocked the league with their performances so far, they do not have the strength to withstand this Fenerbahce side.