Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce derby, also known as the Intercontinental Derby, refers to the matches between the football teams of Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, two Turkish sports clubs based in Istanbul. Of these two teams competing in the Super League, Fenerbahçe plays its home matches at Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Kadikoy, while Galatasaray’s home matches take place at Rams Park in Sariyer.
Galatasaray’s Situation
Galatasaray is ready to see the happy end of the season. They collected 99 points until now and they are leading in the Turkish Super League. On this very significant derby, if Galatasaray wins against Fenerbahce, they will guarantee the championship.
In Galatasaray, Lucas Torreira, Sergio Oliveira, Victor Nelsson, Davinson Sanchez, Hakim Ziyech, Kaan Ayhan, and Kerem Akturkoglu are on the yellow card penalty limit. These players will not be able to take part in the TUMOSAN Konyaspor match in the last week of the league if they receive a card in tomorrow’s match.
Galatasaray will be a full squad in the Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce derby.
Fenerbahce’s Situation
Fenerbahce has already mostly lost their chance for the championship. However, they still want to last their chance until the last week of the season. If they win the Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce derby, and Galatasaray keeps losing points, they may be the champions of the year.
Fenerbahce has three missing players before the Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce derby.
Rodrigo Becao, who was suspended due to the yellow card he received in the Mondihome Kayserispor match, as well as Ismail Yuksek and Irfan Can Kahveci, who are injured, will not be able to play in the match to be played tomorrow.
Last 10 Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce Matches
Three of the last 10 derbies played between the two teams ended in a draw.
In the last 10 matches in the competition, Galatasaray won 5 times (one by default) and Fenerbahce won two times while Galatasaray scored 12 times in the derbies in question, one of which was the TFF Super Cup, Fenerbahce could score five goals.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray took a 1-0 lead against Fenerbahce with the goal it scored in the first minute in the Super Cup match played in Sanliurfa on April 7. It won the match 3-0 by default after its opponent withdrew from the field.
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400th Match Between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce
Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce will take place for the 400th time in history. In the competition, which started with a special match held on January 17, 1909, in the place called “Pastor’s Meadow”, where Ulker Stadium is located, and Galatasaray won 2-0, Fenerbahce had the advantage in wins and the number of goals scored. Fenerbahce won 148 of the remaining 399 matches, while Galatasaray won 128 times. The sides could not break the tie in 123 matches. Galatasaray responded to the 540 goals scored by Fenerbahce with 497 goals.
Prediction
The Intercontinental Derby, Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce will surely be breathtaking. Both of the teams have great squads and both of them are having their best seasons ever. Galatasaray is one step closer to the championship, but Fenerbahce will fight for their aim as well. Whichever team wins, fans will enjoy the feast of soccer. However, expect a lot of goals because this is what the two teams have done all season.
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