Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction & Picks - Europa League

Prediction published on 9/24/24, 12:45 PM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 9/26/24 at 4:10 AM in Soccer Picks

Fenerbahçe certainly had their sights set on the Champions League this season. However, they fell to Lille in the 3rd qualifying round (aggregate score: 2-3 ap). Now back in the Europa League, the Turkish club will be eagerly awaited. They have just suffered a major blow in the Süper Lig. After winning 4 of their first 5 matches, they fell to Galatasaray last weekend (1-3). José Mourinho's team are in 2nd place in the league, but are already 5 points behind their last opponents. They will be looking to bounce back on the opening day of the Europa League. Fenerbahçe will host Union Saint-Gilloise at Ulker Stadium Şükrü Saracoğlu, this Thursday.

It's a match clearly within the Turkish stable's grasp. Union Saint-Gilloise got off to a perfect start in the new campaign, winning the Belgian Supercup against Club Brugge (1-2). Since then, however, the Belgian club has had a much harder time of it. They were knocked out in the 3rd qualifying round of the Champions League by Slavia Prague, losing the first leg (3-1) and the return leg (0-1). Sébastien Pocognoli's men have won just 2 of their 8 Pro League matches. They are only 12th in the standings. A complicated situation at the start of their Europa League campaign.