Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce Football Tips
Rarely was a derby on the Bosporus so explosive. Although the two teams currently separate sporting worlds, but especially the recent developments at Fenerbahce have been making headlines for days. The guests are currently only one point ahead of the relegation zone. As a consequence of the dive, coach Phillip Cocu had to pack his bags again only three months after taking office this week. And sports director Damien Comolli is also because of his squad planning in the criticism. The mood at host Galatasaray is currently not much better. After an unexpected 2-0 defeat at Yeni Malatyaspor, coach Fatih Terim’s side lost the championship lead to local rivals Basaksehir. Kick-off in the Turk Telekom Stadium is on Friday, November 2.
Betting Tips Analyzed Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce
Both teams are currently miles away from their top form, but at Fenerbahce there’s a fresh breeze after coach Cocu’s kick-off. Therefore, the guests will stop their crash for the time being and start with a point win the short trip home over the Bosporus. The record also speaks for Fenerbahce, none of the last seven clashes was lost. In addition, Galatsaray has not been able to score in the derby for five games.
Galatasaray Istanbul
At least since last weekend the alarm bells are ringing. The 0: 2 at Yeni Malatyaspor was the culmination of a development that had begun weeks ago. Only seven points could “Cimbom” from the last five point games collect. – Far too little, if Galatasaray wants to stretch the championship trophy after the current season. In addition, they took in the Champions League against Porto (0: 1) and Schalke (0: 0) only one point. – In effect, makes two wins from the past seven competitive games. A balance sheet that causes the traditionally nervous environment to rage. For coach legend Fatih Terim is therefore a victory against the ailing arch-rival compulsory. Whether he sets for the project derby victory on the eleven of the past weeks, is open. Because the already large staff worries have worsened one more. Left-back Yuto Nagatomo is out with indefinite lung problems. Sturmtank Eren Derdiyok has problems with his thigh, while right-back Mariano has to serve a yellow card against Fenerbahce. With Feghouli, Aziz, Onyekuru, Fernando and Akbaba, there are more prominent failures.
Expected formation Galatasaray Istanbul
Muslera – Linnes, Donk, Kabak, Bayram – Badou Ndiaye, Inan – Akgun, Belhanda, Rodrigues – Gumus
Fenerbahce Istanbul
Nine points from ten games were ultimately too poor for Phillip Cocu to keep his job. The Fenerbahce leaders pulled after the 1: 3 home defeat against newcomer Ankaragücü the rip cord and put the former Dutch international after only twelve weeks again at the door. He is sweetened by the premature departure with a severance payment of 2.5 million euros. The succession could compete an old acquaintance from the Bundesliga. According to newspaper reports, Tayfun Korkut, released only a few weeks ago at VfB Stuttgart, is considered the top favorite on the vacant post. The German Turk would first have to build up the cracked self-confidence of the Fenerbahce troupe. Because for almost two months you are in the Süper Lig without a threesome: On the fifth matchday won 1-0 at Konyaspor. You have been waiting for a home win since mid-August. For the derby are definitely failing Islam Slimani (Red card suspension) and the injured former Bundesliga professionals Tolga Cigerci and Mehmet Ekici.
Expected lineup Fenerbahce Istanbul
Tekin – Skrtel, Kaldirim, Neustädter – Isla, Güctekin, Jailyon, Köybasi – Benzia – Ayew, Frey
Bet Tip: The derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce ends in a draw
Odds: 3.40