Fenerbahçe vs Eyüpspor – News and Probable Lineups

Fenerbahce heads to Eyupspor on Sunday, having already secured their position as the runners-up behind Galatasaray in the Super Lig.

On the other hand, Eyupspor faces the Turkish giants still needing to earn a point to secure their spot in the top division for the next season.

Match overview

Following the departure of Domenico Tedesco after a 3-0 loss to Galatasaray last month, interim manager Zeki Murat Gole is now focused on wrapping up Fenerbahce’s season positively.

So far, Fenerbahce’s management has little to complain about, having scored three goals in each of their recent wins against Istanbul Basaksehir and Konyaspor.

With their 3-0 victory over Konyaspor, Fenerbahce is set to finish in second place for the fifth consecutive year.

This means another rebuilding phase is likely, particularly given that Fenerbahce recorded a significant number of 10 draws out of their 33 matches.

On a bright side, they have remained unbeaten at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, achieving 11 wins and five draws.

In stark contrast, Eyupspor has only managed three victories in their 16 away matches, gathering a total of 13 points.

Nevertheless, Eyupspor has secured four points in their last two outings and is currently on a four-match unbeaten streak.

After defeating Rizespor with a commanding 4-0 scoreline in their latest fixture, Eyupspor finds themselves close to ensuring survival, though a loss could provide a chance for their competitors.

Due to Antalyaspor’s better head-to-head results, a win for Kocaelispor combined with a loss for Eyupspor could see them slip down to the current 16th-placed team.

However, for Eyupspor to face relegation to the second tier, Kasimpasa would also need to avoid a win against Galatasaray.

Team News

Mert Muldur and Archie Brown are likely to return in the full-back roles for Fenerbahce after showing strong performances as substitutes against Konyaspor.

Yigit Demir may also be considered for a starting position in the heart of the defense, while Ismail Yuksek is expected to return to the midfield.

Goalkeeper Mert Gunok will continue to hold his position with Ederson still serving a suspension.

Unless any fitness concerns arise, there appears to be no reason for Gerin to alter his Eyupspor starting XI.

Umut Bozok has been in stellar form lately, contributing two goals and five assists over his last three matches, even without a direct contribution in a 1-1 draw versus Kayserispor.

Angel Torres remains suspended and will not feature.

Fenerbahce probable starting XI:

Anger; Muldur, Dimir, Oosterwolf, Brown; Guendouzi, Yuksek; Disaster, Fred, Acturcoglu; Talisca

Eyupspor probable starting XI:

Yilmaz; Calegari, Ozyurt, Claro, Meras; Ilter; Radu, Legowski, Gezek, Altunbas; Bozok

With both squads in solid form, this encounter promises to be fiercely contested. Despite the higher stakes for the visitors, this might play against them, and it seems likely that Fenerbahce will emerge victorious in a thrilling match with a late score, irrespective of Eyupspor’s need for a result to stave off relegation.