On September 15, 2026, Gaziantep will face Fenerbahce in a key match of the Turkish Super League. Kickoff is set for 02:00 local time. Fenerbahce, currently struggling with a mixed start to the season, will be looking to turn their fortunes around against a Gaziantep side that has been underperforming.

Fenerbahce has had a rocky start to the 2026/27 season, winning only 2 of their first 4 matches, leaving them in 9th place on the league table. The team, managed temporarily by Dirk Kuyt, is eager for a win to boost their confidence and standings. On the other hand, Gaziantep has been in poor form, winning only 3 of their last 12 official matches, with 7 losses and 2 draws. Their home advantage has not been effective, as they have only won once in their last 9 home games.

Historically, Fenerbahce has dominated their encounters with Gaziantep, winning all of their last 12 meetings. Notably, in their last 6 victories, Fenerbahce scored at least 3 goals in each match, showcasing their offensive strength. With a roster featuring stars like Mason Greenwood, N'Golo Kante, and Nathan Ake, Fenerbahce is expected to overpower Gaziantep despite the latter playing at home.

Match Statistics and Predictions

In their recent matchups, there has been at least one goal scored in the first half of their last 8 encounters. Furthermore, 9 out of 10 recent matches for Gaziantep and 7 of Fenerbahce's last games have followed this trend. The likelihood of odd total goals has been observed in 7 of Gaziantep's last 10 home games.

In terms of team news, Gaziantep will be without Bavuk and Hansen due to injuries, while Fenerbahce will miss Asensio, Oosterwolde, and Soyuncu. The expected lineups are as follows:

• Gaziantep (4-1-4-1): Tobiasz; Perez, Kizildag, Abena, Calhanoglu; Meleke; Sorescu, Gidado, Maxim, Kozlowski; Dervisoglu
• Fenerbahce (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Brown, Ake, Skriniar, Semedo; Kante, Guendouzi; Aydin, Kahveci, Greenwood; Muriqi

Given Fenerbahce's superior squad and historical performance, they are predicted to win this match comfortably, possibly with a scoreline of Gaziantep 0 - 3 Fenerbahce.