Trendyol Super Lig Derbi: Potential Starting XI Revealed
In a highly anticipated matchup in the Trendyol Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe will face their fierce rivals, Galatasaray, in the closing game of week 14. This clash promises to be a crucial encounter for both teams as they vie for the top position in the league.
Potential Starting XI for Trendyol Super Lig Derbi
Fenerbahçe’s Expected Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Ederson
- Defenders: Samedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde
- Midfielders: Brown, Alvarez, İsmail, Asensio
- Forwards: Nene, Kerem, En-Nesyri
Galatasaray’s Expected Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Uğurcan
- Defenders: Davinson, Abdülkerim, Kazımcan
- Midfielders: Lemina, Torreira, Sara, İlkay
- Forwards: Sane, Barış, Osimhen
League Standings and Performance
Fenerbahçe currently sits second in the league table with 31 points, just one point shy of Galatasaray, who leads with 32 points. Fenerbahçe remains the only unbeaten team this season, having won their last five matches. A victory in this derby would propel them to the top of the league.
Galatasaray comes into the match in impressive form, with 10 wins, 2 draws, and just 1 defeat in their 13 matches played. Their manager, Okan Buruk, aims to secure a crucial away victory to maintain their position at the summit.
Injury Reports and Player Availability
Fenerbahçe has no significant injuries apart from a few players returning from injury. Çağlar Söyüncü and Sebastian Szymanski’s participation will be determined closer to kickoff.
Galatasaray will miss six players for various reasons. Injuries will sideline Wilfried Singo, Kaan Ayhan, and Berkan Kutlu. Ismail Jakobs’s condition will be assessed before the match. Additionally, Roland Sallai is suspended, while Eren Elmalı and Metehan Baltacı face penalties from a betting investigation.
However, important players Yunus Akgün, Victor Osimhen, and Mario Lemina have returned to training and may feature in the game if deemed fit by the coaching staff.
Historical Context of the Rivalry
This match will mark the 404th encounter between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray. The rivalry began on January 17, 1909, with a friendly match won by Galatasaray. Historically, Fenerbahçe has an edge with 149 wins compared to Galatasaray’s 130, along with 124 draws.
Recent seasons have seen Galatasaray perform well at Fenerbahçe’s home ground. Notably, they have achieved 5 wins and 3 draws in their last 9 encounters at Kadıköy since the 2017-2018 season.
Match Details
The encounter will kick off at 20:00 at Chobani Stadium, officiated by referee Yasin Kol. Fans can follow the match on beIN SPORTS.
Key Match Statistics
This meeting will be the 137th official match in the Süper Lig, with Fenerbahçe leading the wins 53 to 38, alongside 45 draws. The competitiveness of this fixture is highlighted by the numerous red cards issued, totaling 58 throughout history.
As both teams prepare for this critical matchup, the stakes remain high, promising an exciting display of football and passion.
