- Date and Time: Monday, February 24, 2025, 18:00 GMT+1
- Venue: RAMS Park, Istanbul, Turkey
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| Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe | Monday, February 24, 2025, 18:00 GMT+1 |
| Galatasaray odds | 2.23 |
| Fenerbahçe odds | 2.78 |
| Draw | 4.04 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.36/2.78 |
Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe Preview and Team News
Galatasaray Team News
Galatasaray’s Europa League journey ended last Thursday with a 2-2 draw against AZ Alkmaar, following a 4-1 defeat in the first leg. However, they remain league leaders in Turkey, registering 63 points, and are the only team to not have suffered a defeat after 23 matches.
The club’s directors have faced criticism for signing too many aging European veterans, including Victor Osimhen and Dries Mertens.
Osimhen has been Galatasaray’s standout performer, scoring six goals in the Europa League and 14 in the Süper Lig. His impressive stats have attracted interest from Europe’s elite, including Man United and Paris Saint-Germain. However, reports suggest the Nigerian striker has turned the Red Devils down.
All over from Istanbul.#GSvAZ #UEL pic.twitter.com/Y9rOJQwdJu
— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) February 20, 2025
In a surprising twist, Galatasaray star Mauro Icardi has sparked a feud with José Mourinho, calling him ‘the crying one.’
Mauro Icardi, Álvaro Morata, Ismail Jakobs, and Yunus Akgün remain sidelined due to injury.
Galatasaray predicted lineup vs Fenerbahçe (3-4-3): Muslera; Bardakci, Sánchez, Cuesta; Frankowski, Sara, Torreira, Yilmaz; Osimhen, Mertens, Kutucu.
Fenerbahçe Team News
Fenerbahçe trail six points behind league leaders Galatasaray, losing against them in late September. The only other team who’ve managed to beat them in Turkey this season are Besiktas.
Despite recording the same result on Thursday, Fenerbahçe advanced to the next round of the Europa League. The Turkish side won 3-0 against Anderlecht in Istanbul, with En-Nesyri scoring in both legs.
Round of 16, here we come! 👋#UEL #ANDvFB pic.twitter.com/rI2OegPue1
— Fenerbahçe English (@Fenerbahce_EN) February 20, 2025
The match turned chaotic when Mourinho’s team had to leave the pitch briefly due to fights breaking out in the stands. Security eventually restored order, allowing play to resume after 15 minutes of uncertainty. Later-released photos showed that some fans were carrying weapons.
Caglar Söyüncü, Dominik Livaković, Jayden Oosterwolde, and Rodrigo Becao will be out with injuries.
Fenerbahçe predicted line-up vs Galatasaray (3-4-1-2): Egribayat; Mercan, Amrabat, Skriniar; Aydin, Fred, Yandas, Müldür; Tadić; Talisca, En-Nesyri.
Bet hereGalatasaray vs Fenerbahçe Prediction
- Prediction: Galatasaray to win
- Odds: 2.23 (22Bet)
- Score Prediction: Galatasaray 3-1 Fenerbahçe
Few matches are as intense as the ‘Intercontinental Derby,’ the annual Süper Lig clash between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. Turkish fans are among the most passionate in the world, often requiring security intervention to prevent games from descending into chaos.
On the sporting front, both sides have faced criticism for relying heavily on aging stars from Europe’s top clubs. While players like Osimhen and En-Nesyri have proven their worth, an aging squad inevitably slows the team down.
Galatasaray already defeated Fenerbahçe earlier this season and have dominated their encounters in the last few years. Could this one be a game-changer?
Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe Betting Tip
- Pick: Victor Osimhen to score
- Odds: 1.95 (22Bet)
One of the most surprising transfers was Victor Osimhen’s move. He was once considered one of Europe’s best strikers. However, a fallout with Napoli director Aurelio De Laurentiis led to his unexpected relocation to Galatasaray. The team have undoubtedly benefited from the situation, and it would be no surprise if Osimhen found the net in the derby.
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