Match Preview and Key Details
The clash unfolds at Chobani Stadium (also known as Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi), Fenerbahçe's fortress in Istanbul. Kickoff is at 17:00 UTC, aligning with prime viewing time for global audiences. Weather conditions are mild at around 52°F with light winds, setting the stage for fluid play.
Fenerbahçe's attack is powered by Youssef En-Nesyri (7 goals), Marco Asensio (6 goals, 3 assists), and Talisca (6 goals). Kerem Akturkoglu adds creativity with 3 assists. Defensively, they've kept 5 clean sheets, conceding just 14 goals in 15 matches.
Konyaspor counters with Umut Nayir (7 goals) and Enis Bardhi (3 goals). Their recent form shows draws against stronger sides, but away struggles loom large against Fenerbahçe's unbeaten streak.
Current Form and League Standings
In the Süper Lig table, Fenerbahçe ranks third with 33 points (9W-6D-0L, 32 GF, 14 GA). Galatasaray leads with 39 points, followed by Trabzonspor at 35. Fenerbahçe's recent results include a 4-0 win over Burnley and draws against top rivals.
Konyaspor is 12th with 16 points (4W-4D-7L, 16 GF, 20 GA). Their last five games feature draws and narrow losses, highlighting defensive solidity but offensive limitations away from home.
Power rankings and community predictions from platforms like Sofascore heavily favor Fenerbahçe, with their home dominance a key factor in projections.
Head-to-Head and Star Players
Fenerbahçe holds a commanding H2H edge: 2-1 (May 2025), 3-2 (Jan 2025), 0-0 (May 2024), 7-1 (Jan 2024), and 4-0 (Feb 2023). No losses in recent memory underscore their superiority.
Watch for Fenerbahçe's En-Nesyri vs Konyaspor's Nayir in a goal-scoring duel. Midfield battles involving Asensio, Fred, and Bardhi could dictate tempo, while assists from Akturkoglu and Ndao add unpredictability.
Live stats on shots on goal (Fenerbahçe 92 vs Konyaspor 70) and clean sheets highlight Fenerbahçe's edge, but Konyaspor's assist leaders like Andzouana could spark counters.