The derby at Chobani Stadium is scheduled for a 7:00 PM kick-off, with Ozan Ergün appointed as the match referee.
Key Absences for Both Teams
Both teams will be contending with significant absences for the crucial match in Kadıköy. Fenerbahçe will be without the injured Mert Hakan, Becao, Alverez, and Duran. Additionally, Semedo, who has recently returned to individual training, is considered unlikely to feature.
For Trabzonspor, key players Pina, Bukari, Olai, Sikan, and Nwakaeme are set to miss the high-stakes encounter.
Probable Starting Lineups
Fenerbahçe: Ederson, Mert, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Archie Brown, Fred, İsmail, Talisca, Szymanski, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, En-Nesyri
Trabzonspor: Onana, Savic, Batagov, Ozan, Mustafa, Okay, Tim, Zubkov, Olaigbe, Muçi, Onuachu
Fenerbahçe’s Dominance at Home
Historically, Fenerbahçe holds a significant advantage when playing at home. In the 67 official and friendly matches hosted by Fenerbahçe, the home side has secured 30 victories compared to Trabzonspor’s 13, with 24 matches ending in a draw. Across these fixtures, Fenerbahçe has scored 100 goals, while Trabzonspor has netted 67.
Trabzonspor Seeks to End 680-Day Winless Streak
Trabzonspor will be aiming to break a 680-day winless spell against Turkey’s “Big Three” Istanbul clubs. The Black Sea team’s last victory against either Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, or Beşiktaş came on November 4, 2023, when they defeated Fenerbahçe 3-2 away from home. Since that match, Trabzonspor has failed to win in their last nine league games against these top rivals, recording eight losses and one draw.
A History of High-Scoring Encounters
The rivalry has produced several memorable, high-scoring matches. The most goals in a single game came on October 6, 1990, when Trabzonspor defeated Fenerbahçe 5-3 at Fenerbahçe Stadium. Trabzonspor also secured 4-3 victories in 1994 and 1997.
Fenerbahçe has had its own high-scoring triumphs, including a 4-3 away win on October 17, 1992, and a decisive 5-2 victory at home during the 2000-2001 season.
