Fenerbahce S.K. vs Kasimpasa Prediction: Home Advantage Witnesses A Commanding Victory For The Yellow Canaries

In an effort to rebound at home after their disappointing loss to Galatasaray Istanbul about two weeks ago, Fenerbahce S.K. make their way back home to the Şükrü Saracoğlu for their 21st Super Lig matchday to square off with Kasimpasa.

Let's have a look at the latest Turkish Super Lig predictions between Fenerbahce S.K. vs Kasimpasa, probable lineups, match facts and up to date betting odds for you to consider!

Fenerbahce S.K.

Form: WWLWW

The Yellow Canaries come into this match off a 2:1 road victory over Umraniyespor, and while Jorge Jesus may feel they should have won by a wide margin given the clear-cut chances they missed and their dominance in ball possession (68%), the three points were theirs to take at the end of the day.

This has seen them extend their winning streak in the Super Lig to two matches while losing only one of their last five matches, totaling 12 points—a set of results that have shown nothing but solid form.

Jorge Jesus' men, who are edging ever-closer to first place, are currently in second place with 41 points, just four points behind first place, and are keeping a healthy distance from third-place Besiktas Istanbul by being three points ahead of them.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Bayinder; Akaydin, Szalai, Peres; Alloski, Yuksek, Lincoln, Kadioglu; Zajc; Batshuayi, Valencia

Kasimpasa

Form: LDLWL

The Apaches were unable to hold on to a one-goal lead going into the second half of their recent match against Istanbul Basaksehir, conceding three unanswered goals, two of which came in the waning seconds of the game, to suffer a 3:1 defeat at home.

Prior to that, they salvaged a point against Fatih Karagumruk at home, with Stéphane Bahoken coming to the rescue with a goal in the waning seconds of the game, resulting in a thrilling 2:2 draw. In that game, they had 43% of the ball and 12 shots, four of which were on target but only two of which were converted into goals.

There are visible signs of poor form in their last five matches, with only one win, three losses, and a draw to accumulate only four points, a set of results that do not inspire confidence in their bid to get back on track.

They are currently in 15th place with 19 points, one place above the drop zone. Treading carefully will be at the top of their priority list in this match, as they could end up in the relegation zone.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

Canpolat; Ozcan, Ciftpinar, Donk; Tirpan, Hajradinovic, Eysseric, Kara, Engin; Fall, Bahoken

Match Facts

• Kasimpasa has yet to win in their last five Super Lig away games.
• Fenerbahce S.K. has won two consecutive Super Lig games.
• In their last 12 home matches, Fenerbahce S.K. has yet to lose a match against Kasimpasa.
• The average number of goals scored in matches between Fenerbahce S.K. and Kasimpasa is 3.6.
• When playing at home, Fenerbahce S.K. averages 2.6 goals per game, while Kasimpasa averages 0.88 goals per game away.

Head-To-Head

Fenerbahce S.K. has won 23 of the last 28 meetings; Kasimpasa has won three; and there have been two draws, with a goal difference of 70-28 in favor of Fenerbahce S.K.

Expert Betting Tips

Given that Kasimpasa's defense hasn't been as resolute as they had hoped in recent games—they haven't kept a clean sheet in their last 8 Super Lig games—putting on a strong performance alone won't be enough to distance themselves from the danger zone, from which they are only one spot above.

Not only have they failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight games—their defense is currently ranked as the joint third-worst—they have also given up 34 goals in their last 19 games—an average of 1.79 goals per game.

However, Fenerbahce S.K. hasn't shown any signs of slowing down in their pursuit of the title this season. With Galatasaray Istanbul currently in first place, it's safe to say they've been closely pursuing them as they gradually close the point gap, which is now set at four points. Their victory in this case is therefore unquestionable.

Fenerbahce S.K. will be too much for Selcuk Inan's men to handle, as evidenced by their dominance over them in the previous 7 meetings, in which they are currently on a 7-match winning streak against them, and with their last match against them on the road ending in a 6:0 victory, a similar result could be expected in this clash as well.

As a result, we expect them to exploit their opponents' defensive shortcomings by scoring three goals in total, and for a team that boasts the best attack in the Super Lig, averaging 2.6 goals per game when playing at home, this should be a piece of cake.

• Fenerbahce S.K. Total - Over 2.5 for 2.00
• Half-time/Full-time - Fenerbahce S.K. for 1.93
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 2.20