Fenerbahce take on the visitors Galatasaray in the round 14 match of Turkish Super Lig. The match will be played on Monday, December 1st at Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu (Istanbul).
Fenerbahce have been unable to win the Super Lig title for more than a decade, repeatedly finishing as runners-up in recent seasons. Hopes in Istanbul were high that Mourinho, appointed last summer, would make the decisive step forward, but his tenure fell short both in Europe and domestically, widening the gap to Galatasaray. After another failed attempt to qualify for the Champions League in August, he was dismissed, and his successor Tedesco initially struggled before finding strong momentum from late September onward, steadily closing the distance to their rivals. Their 5–2 demolition of Rizespor last weekend confirmed that upward trend, while their Europa League campaign has been solid despite an early setback against Dinamo Zagreb. This resurgence is largely tied to their improved consistency, which has allowed them to maintain pressure on the league leaders. Moreover, their recent attacking efficiency has noticeably increased, turning previously tight matches into confident wins.
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Galatasaray have not looked as dominant as expected. The Lions recovered from a historic slump by appointing their former player Okan Buruk, who immediately restored them to the top of the table and led them to a league and cup double last season. This year, they also managed to reach the main round of the Champions League, bouncing back from a heavy 1–5 loss in Frankfurt with a series of impressive victories against Liverpool, Bodo/Glimt and Ajax. Their unexpected 0–1 home defeat to Royale Union this week, however, raised questions about their current form, especially as domestic performances have also dipped. Draws against Besiktas and Trabzonspor, along with a shock defeat to newly promoted Kocaelispor, revealed a lack of stability that hadn’t been seen under Buruk in previous campaigns. Despite these setbacks, Galatasaray still demonstrate enough resilience to remain competitive in tight fixtures. And although their defensive concentration has fluctuated, their ability to respond in high-pressure matches continues to keep them in the title race.
Across the last eight derbies, the Blood-and-Gold have won five matches and lost only one. Fenerbahce are widely expected to push for victory. Still, the reigning champions possess enough quality and experience to avoid defeat in this matchup.
Prediction for the match: Galatasaray not to lose (X2).
