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Fenerbahce vs Anderlecht: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 13, 2025

Fenerbahce welcome Belgian side Anderlecht to Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 5:45 pm UK time, in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League knockout round playoff. Despite their strong domestic form, Fenerbahce must improve in Europe to progress, while Anderlecht aim to capitalize on their solid continental performances.

Interesting Fact:

Anderlecht have never scored a goal away to Fenerbahce in their previous three visits, losing all three encounters.

Team Analysis

Fenerbahce

Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce enter this clash unbeaten in 12 games across all competitions, yet their Europa League campaign has been far from convincing. The Turkish giants finished 24th in the league phase, barely scraping into the knockout playoffs on goal difference after drawing 2-2 with Midtjylland.

Despite their struggles in Europe, Fenerbahce’s domestic form has been strong, winning their last three matches while scoring 10 goals. Mourinho will look to use his experience to ensure his team breaks a streak of four first-leg defeats in their last six European knockout ties.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-W-D-W-W
  • Last match: 3-0 win vs Alanyaspor

Key Players:

  • Youssef En-Nesyri: The Moroccan striker has 14 goals in his last 11 games and is one goal away from equaling Fenerbahce’s record for most goals in a European season.
  • Anderson Talisca: The new signing is a creative force in midfield, capable of unlocking defenses.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Dominik Livakovic (out, injury)
  • Rodrigo Becao (out, injury)
  • Jayden Oosterwolde (out, injury)
  • Alexander Djiku (out, injury)
  • Mert Muldur (out, injury)
  • Caglar Soyuncu (out, injury, forced off vs Alanyaspor)

Anderlecht

Anderlecht were one of the standout performers in the Europa League league phase, finishing 14th with 15 points, 14 places above Fenerbahce. They started strong, collecting 14 points from their first six games, but ended with back-to-back defeats to Viktoria Plzen and Hoffenheim, forcing them into the playoffs.

David Hubert’s men come into this game with momentum, having secured a place in the Belgian Cup final last week before defeating Antwerp 2-0 in the league. They will be confident of an upset, having performed well away from home in Europe, with their only road defeat coming against Viktoria Plzen.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-L-L-W-W
  • Last match: 2-0 win vs Antwerp

Key Players:

  • Kasper Dolberg: Scored twice in the win over Antwerp and remains a crucial attacking threat.
  • Lucas Hey: The new defensive signing has strengthened Anderlecht’s backline since joining in January.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Jan Vertonghen (out, long-term ankle injury)
  • Sam Edozie (out, muscular problem since mid-January)
  • Moussa N’Diaye (back from suspension, available to play)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

  • Fenerbahce and Anderlecht last met in this competition in 2018, with Fenerbahce winning 2-0.
  • Anderlecht have never won or scored a goal away to Fenerbahce in three previous meetings.
  • Fenerbahce have lost four of their last six first-leg matches in European knockout ties.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Fenerbahce 2-1 Anderlecht

Fenerbahce’s home form and attacking firepower should be enough to edge a competitive first leg, but Anderlecht’s strong away performances in Europe mean the tie remains wide open.

Betting Tips

  1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
  2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
  3. Anytime Goalscorer: Youssef En-Nesyri

Possible Lineups

Fenerbahce (4-2-3-1):
Egribayrat; Osayi-Samuel, Skriniar, Amrabat, Kostic; Fred, Szymanski; Talisca, Tadic, Saint-Maximin; En-Nesyri

Anderlecht (4-3-3):
Coosemans; Sardella, Hey, Adryelson, Augustinsson; Verschaeren, Dendoncker, Stroeykens; Hazard, Dolberg, Huerta

Hot Stat

Youssef En-Nesyri has scored 14 goals in his last 11 games across all competitions and is on the verge of breaking Fenerbahce’s European scoring record.

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