Fenerbahçe progressed from a tough Champions League play-off tie to reach the main stage. They’re looking to kick on when they host Roma at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on Thursday.

Fenerbahçe hit by Guendouzi ban

There was disappointment for Fenerbahçe at the weekend, as they sank to a 2-1 derby defeat against Beşiktaş. That continued their slow start to the Turkish Süper Lig, and İsmail Kartal will need to make at least one change for this game.

Mattéo Guendouzi is suspended for his part in a brawl at the end of the Istanbul club’s victory over Lyon in the previous round. That will lead to an alteration in midfield, while Mert Müldür will be preferred to Nélson Semedo at right-back.

Jayden Oosterwolde and Marco Asensio are the only injury concerns for the hosts. Summer signing Vedat Muriqi will lead the line. He was outstanding for Mallorca in La Liga last season, scoring 23 times in 37 appearances.

Fenerbahçe predicted lineup vs Roma (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Müldür, Škriniar, Aké, Brown; Yüksek, Kanté; Aktürkoğlu, Greenwood, Aydın; Muriqi.

Gasperini’s methods working at Roma

While it was a challenging beginning to life at Roma for Gian Piero Gasperini, the ex-Atalanta boss has helped propel this team to a higher level in 2026. He oversaw a 2-1 victory over his old club on Saturday, with Matías Soulé and Mario Hermoso scoring late goals to sink La Dea in Serie A.

Light changes are possible in Turkey, with Soulé pushing for a starting role. The 23-year-old has registered two goals and one assist in just 132 minutes of action so far this term.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is the only likely injury absentee for the visitors. Evan Ndicka and Paulo Dybala have recently returned to fitness and should both feature.

Roma predicted lineup vs Fenerbahçe (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, N’Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, Koné, Wesley; Dybala, Soulé; Malen.

Fenerbahçe vs Roma Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Roma to win or draw
  • Odds: 1.354 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Fenerbahçe 1-2 Roma
  • 22Bet Booking Code: DERG3

Key stats:

  • Roma boast a 100% record so far this season.
  • The Serie A leaders have scored 3.33 goals per 90 minutes on average.
  • Fenerbahçe have surprisingly lost two of their four league games.

While they did well to battle through against Lyon, overall Fenerbahçe haven’t looked that convincing in recent weeks. They’ve conceded twice in three of their opening four Süper Lig fixtures. At the other end, their marquee summer signing Mason Greenwood has gone three games without a goal or an assist.

Roma take much more momentum into the contest, with 10 goals scored and only one conceded across their three competitive outings to date. They are a safe pick at odds of 1.354 to avoid defeat.

Fenerbahçe vs Roma Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Donyell Malen to score anytime
  • Odds: 2.1 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: ZHYG3

Roma’s improvement since the turn of the year has had much to do with Donyell Malen. Since initially joining on loan in January, the Dutchman has netted 19 goals in 21 league outings.

Malen is averaging a goal every 40 minutes this term, and he accounts for 50% of his team’s total. The forward offers value to score anytime at odds of 2.1 on Thursday.

Verdict: Roma to win or draw (1.354) — Fenerbahçe 1-2 Roma