Fenerbahce Looks to End Winless Streak Against Antalyaspor

ISTANBUL, Turkey – Fenerbahce will attempt to snap a three-match winless streak when they host Antalyaspor at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Sunday evening.

The Yellow Canaries currently sit in a precarious position, potentially nine points behind Turkish Super Lig leaders Galatasaray by kick-off if they fail to secure victory. Fenerbahce’s recent form has left fans uneasy, with their last games resulting in two draws and a loss.

Under new manager Domenico Tedesco, Fenerbahce’s season started brightly with a narrow win over Trabzonspor. However, following two draws against Alanyaspor and Kasimpasa and a Europa League defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, the team faces scrutiny. The recent Europa League performance has spurred calls for Tedesco’s resignation from discontented fans.

Historically, Fenerbahce has had the upper hand over Antalyaspor, remaining unbeaten in 13 previous encounters with seven straight wins. At home, Fenerbahce has earned five victories and two draws in their last seven competitive matches, yet their last outing at home ended in a disappointing draw.

Antalyaspor enters the match with renewed enthusiasm after a 2-1 victory against Samsunspor, though they merely managed a draw against Kayserispor last weekend. With three wins from six matches so far this season, they are seeking to exploit Fenerbahce’s current vulnerabilities.

Fenerbahce will continue to be without key players suffering injuries, including a muscle injury and a head injury that will sideline them until next month. The team welcomes back a playmaker who was suspended in the previous game and anticipates making tactics adjustments after Tedesco’s experiment with a back-three formation.

For Antalyaspor, they are missing players due to muscle injuries and a long-term cruciate ligament injury, adding to their struggles in maintaining team depth.

While Fenerbahce may be struggling, the team’s quality and home support keep hope alive for a positive outcome. Tedesco will look to silence critics and set the Yellow Canaries back on a winning track against a determined Antalyaspor side.