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Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Anderlecht Prediction & Picks - Europa League
by Tyler Doty | in Soccer Picks
One of the exciting matchups in the Europa League playoffs pits Fenerbahçe against RSC Anderlecht. The first leg will take place this Thursday at 2:45 EST at the Ulker Stadium Şükrü Saracoğlu. Fenerbahçe had a tough time during the league phase, finishing in 24th place, the last spot qualifying for the playoffs. However, a new competition begins now, and the team coached by José Mourinho comes with high ambitions. They will want to shine in this first leg at home. Our prediction goes in that direction.
RSC Anderlecht fought for a top 8 spot in the Europa League group stage but saw their hopes dashed after losing their last two matches. The Belgian club finished in 10th place and will now have to go through the playoffs. They will face a tough challenge to reach the Round of 16 in the competition.
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Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Anderlecht Form
Fenerbahce Istanbul and Anderlecht Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 9, 2025 - Super Lig
Feb 5, 2025 - Turkiye Kupasi
Feb 2, 2025 - Super Lig
Jan 30, 2025 - Europa League
Jan 26, 2025 - Super Lig
Jan 23, 2025 - Europa League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 5, 2025 - Turkiye Kupasi
Feb 2, 2025 - Super Lig
Jan 26, 2025 - Super Lig
Jan 23, 2025 - Europa League
Jan 5, 2025 - Super Lig
Dec 15, 2024 - Super Lig
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 9, 2025 - Super Lig
Jan 30, 2025 - Europa League
Jan 19, 2025 - Super Lig
Jan 13, 2025 - Super Lig
Jan 9, 2025 - Turkiye Kupasi
Dec 20, 2024 - Super Lig
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 9, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
Feb 6, 2025 - Belgian Cup
Feb 2, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 30, 2025 - Europa League
Jan 26, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 23, 2025 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 9, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 30, 2025 - Europa League
Jan 26, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 16, 2025 - Belgian Cup
Jan 12, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
Dec 27, 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 6, 2025 - Belgian Cup
Feb 2, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 23, 2025 - Europa League
Jan 19, 2025 - Jupiler Pro League
Jan 9, 2025 - Belgian Cup
Dec 22, 2024 - Jupiler Pro League
Fenerbahce Istanbul against Anderlecht : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
50 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Nov 8, 2018 - Europa League
Oct 25, 2018 - Europa League
Fenerbahce Istanbul - Anderlecht: Form Analysis
In recent weeks, Fenerbahçe has been very solid. They have started well in the Turkish Cup group stages and are in second place in the Süper Lig. José Mourinho's team has won their last six league matches and is only three points behind Galatasaray (1st), who has one game in hand. In the Europa League, the Turkish club fought hard to qualify for the playoffs, earning only 2 points in their last three group stage matches, finishing 24th. However, they are now in the knockout rounds, which is what matters.
Fenerbahçe is on a good run of results in recent weeks.
RSC Anderlecht, on the other hand, does not come in with the same form. While they have qualified for the Belgian Cup final and are in 4th place in the Pro League, they have only won one of their last four matches across all competitions. David Hubert's team had difficulty finishing the Europa League group stage, losing to Viktoria Plzen (2-0) and Hoffenheim (3-4), dropping out of the top 8 to finish in 10th place.
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Fenerbahce Istanbul against Anderlecht Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Fenerbahce Istanbul & Anderlecht Squad Analysis
Fenerbahçe will not have a full squad for the first leg of the Europa League playoffs. Dominik Livakovic, Mert Müldür, Rodrigo Becao, and Jayden Oosterwolde will miss the match. Youssef En-Nesyri will be one of the key players to watch. The Moroccan striker is in great form, having scored almost 6 goals in his last 4 matches for the Turkish club. Edin Dzeko has also had an excellent season, scoring 18 goals and providing 5 assists across all competitions.
Youssef En-Nesyri is in excellent form with Fenerbahçe.
As for RSC Anderlecht, Jan Vertonghen and Samuel Edozie are injured, and Majeed Ashimeru is doubtful. Kasper Dolberg arrives in good form for the first leg. Recently returning from injury, he scored a brace against Royal Antwerp. He has already netted 20 goals across all competitions, although he has only scored once in the Europa League. He will look to increase that tally in the knockout rounds.
Most goals and assists
Fenerbahce Istanbul
Anderlecht
Y. En-Nesyri
(22 Goals)
K. Dolberg
(15 Goals)
D. Tadic
(9 Assists)
A. Dreyer
(5 Assists)
Fenerbahce Istanbul - Anderlecht Key Points
- Fenerbahçe is in 2nd place in the Süper Lig.
- Fenerbahçe has won its last 3 matches across all competitions.
- Fenerbahçe has won 5 of its last 6 home games across all competitions.
- RSC Anderlecht is in 4th place in the Pro League.
- RSC Anderlecht has not won any of its last 3 away matches (2 losses and 1 draw).
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Our Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Anderlecht Prediction
Although Fenerbahçe didn't shine during the Europa League group stage, they have qualified for the playoffs. Now, a new competition begins, and the Turkish club is in great form domestically, hoping to carry that momentum into the Europa League. They will be the favorites in this two-legged clash against RSC Anderlecht. However, José Mourinho's men will play the first leg at home, and they cannot afford to make mistakes before traveling to Belgium.
Our prediction for Fenerbahçe vs RSC Anderlecht: Fenerbahçe to win!
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