Fenerbahce vs Stuttgart Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups Revealed

Fenerbahce and Stuttgart are set to clash in the UEFA Europa League at the Ulker Stadium Sukru Saracoglu on Thursday evening. This match is critical for both teams as they aim to strengthen their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.

Match Preview

Both teams are currently vying for points, sitting level at three each after two matchdays. Fenerbahce opened their campaign with a disappointing 3-1 loss to Dinamo Zagreb but rebounded in their second match, defeating Nice 2-1. Meanwhile, Stuttgart began their Europa League journey with a win against Celta Vigo but faced a setback with a 2-0 defeat to Basel.

Fenerbahce’s Recent Form

• Last four matches: 3 wins, 1 draw
• Most recent win: 2-1 against Nice
• Home record: Three consecutive victories
• Overall European record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses in the last 25 matches

Despite their home advantage, Fenerbahce’s history against German teams is concerning, with only one win in their last 13 encounters.

Stuttgart’s Recent Performance

• Last six matches: 5 wins, 1 loss
• Recent Europa League results: 2-1 win over Celta Vigo, followed by a 2-0 loss to Basel
• Away form: Mixed, with 2 wins and 2 losses in their last four games across all competitions

Stuttgart’s defense has shown improvement domestically, though their European campaign has been less consistent, with only one clean sheet in their last 12 matches.

Team News

Fenerbahce will face challenges with several key players sidelined. Colombian striker Jhon Duran is still recovering from injury. Goalkeeper Ederson is also unavailable, leaving Tarik Cetin to start. Midfielder Mert Hakan Yandas and suspended players Irfan Kahveci and Cenk Tosun will miss out. However, Anderson Talisca is expected to lead the attack, having scored six goals in his last five Europa League games.

On the other side, Stuttgart also grapples with injury woes. Goalkeepers Florian Hellstern and Stefan Drljaca are out, along with wingers Justin Diehl and Jamie Leweling. Forward Ermedin Demirovic is ruled out as well. Midfielder Angelo Stiller, who had a standout performance recently, will be pivotal in Stuttgart’s strategy.

Expected Lineups

Fenerbahce’s probable starting lineup:

• Cetin; Semedo, Oosterworlde, Soyuncu, Mercan;
• Alvarez, Yuksek;
• Doregeles, Asensio, Akturkoglu;
• Talisca

Stuttgart’s expected starting lineup:

• Nubel;
• Hendriks, Jaquez, Chabot;
• Mittelstadt, Andres, Stiller, Assignon;
• Nartey, Tomas;
• El Khannouss

Match Prediction

Both teams are expected to deliver an engaging contest filled with attacking play. While Fenerbahce benefits from their home ground, Stuttgart’s recent form could allow them to secure a positive result. A high-scoring draw of 2-2 is a likely outcome given both teams’ strengths and vulnerabilities.