Fenerbahce vs Antalyaspor Prediction: The Yellow Canaries Should Have No Trouble Securing Another Three-Pointer

Fenerbahce welcome Antalyaspor to the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in the 5th round of the Super Lig.

Fenerbahce will be out to consolidate their first-place position in the standings by claiming a comfortable win at home against a floundering side, which will also be marked as their fourth consecutive victory in the league.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Fenerbahce

Out of the three Turkish clubs to taste success in European football alongside the likes of Besiktas and Adana Demirspor, Fenerbahce had to be at the center of it all, as not only did they seal their ticket in the Europa League group stages but gained some prominence as one of the only two sides to record six consecutive wins.

Having clinched their first league title in three years in the 2013-14 season, the Yellow Canaries have found the going tough since then in their bid to seek glory in the preceding years. However, their fanbase will feel that a stroke of luck has smiled upon them this season under the stewardship of new manager Ismail Kartal.

Besides steering them to European football glory, Ismail Kartal has made headlines in the 2023–24 Turkish Super League campaign, leaving nothing but a good impression, a lasting one at that, in the opening three matches, recording back-to-back triumphs: a 2-1 win against Gaziantep, a 0-2 win against Samsunspor, and a 0-1 win against Ankaragucu. A fourth consecutive win is what Kartal will hope his side can add to his impressive portfolio.

They currently occupy first place with nine points to their name and are one point ahead of second-placed Konyaspor.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

I. Egribayat; J. Oosterwolde, A. Djiku, R. Becao, B. Osayi Samuel; Fred, I. Yuksek; D. Tadic, S. Szymanski, I. Kahveci; E. Dzeko

Antalyaspor

Antalyaspor made a dire mistake in the previous season as they forgot to replenish their dried-up pot of luck with water as they managed to slip through with the tiniest of advantages by finishing just one point ahead of the relegation zone, finding comfort in 13th place with 41 points, a downgrade from an impressive 7th place finish in the 2021–22 Turkey Super Lig season.

With destiny giving them a shot at redemption this season, Akrepler have turned a blind eye to such a golden opportunity as their opening three matches weren't something to write home about, nor did they bring any satisfaction among their loyal supporters as they opened their account with an away 1-0 defeat to 2021–22 Turkish champions Trabzonspor.

Instead of improving on that result to claim their first win of the season, they went on to record three successive 1-1 draws against Konyaspor, Sivasspor, and Kayserispor, accumulating a meager three points.

They currently occupy fourteenth place with three points above their name level with fifteenth-placed Pendikspor and are three points behind sixth place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

H. Leite; B. Balci, V. Sari, O. Toprak, G. Vural; U. Akyol, D. Saric; G. Holtmann, S. Van Der Streek, S. Larsson; A. Buksa

Match Facts

• Fenerbahce have kept six clean sheets in nine of their competitive matches.
• Antalyaspor are currently on a four-match winless run in the Super Lig.
• Fenerbahce averages 2.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Antalyaspor averages 0.8 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 50 meetings, Fenerbahce have won 33 times, Antalyaspor have won 9 times, and there have been 8 draws, with the goal difference being 95-45 in favor of Fenerbahce.

Expert Betting Tips

Fenerbahce has been exceptional since the start of the season, as they find themselves brimming with immense confidence due to their nine-match winning streak across all competitions. This impressive run also puts them in the driver's seat of the standings. Having secured their first home victory against Gaziantep, they'll be confident in achieving their second consecutive victory.

Antalyaspor's form at the moment doesn't inspire confidence, as they come into this one with the hopes of achieving their first win of the season. However, despite not winning any of their four matches in the Super League, their resilience has shown through brightly recording three successive 1-1 draws, and they will be content with a point in this one.

Fenerbahce have avoided defeat in their last eight matches against Antalyaspor and, during that time, have achieved five wins alongside three draws. Given that the total has not exceeded 4.5 goals in any of those matches, coupled with Antalyaspor's resilience, we anticipate the Yellow Canaries to secure a hard-fought triumph with the total going under 4.5 goals.

• W1 & TU 4.5 for 1.79
• CS - 2:1 for 8.60
• Corners - Over 9 for 2.10