Fenerbahce return to Süperlig action on 17 October looking for a sharp domestic response after their bruising 6-0 Champions League defeat at Aston Villa. That result was damaging, but it should not obscure how different Fenerbahce have looked in league football, where they have scored 19 goals in seven matches and conceded only six.
İsmail Kartal’s side have been particularly ruthless at home in the league, beating Konyaspor 4-2 before dismantling Eyüpspor 8-0. Alanyaspor arrive in decent shape and with a strong away record, but they face a major step up in pressure and attacking depth at Fenerbahce Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi.
Alanyaspor are only one point behind Fenerbahce in the early table, having lost just once in seven league fixtures. João Pereira’s side are organised in their back-three system and have collected seven points from four away games, so this is not a fixture to treat lightly.
FreeOddsTips’ prediction is Fenerbahce Asian Handicap -1.5 at 1.92. The line needs a Fenerbahce win by two or more goals, but their domestic scoring level, likely restoration of several first-choice players and recent home results make that margin achievable. Our predicted score is 3-0.
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Fenerbahce should return to the 4-2-3-1 that delivered a 3-0 win at Rizespor before the Aston Villa trip. N’Golo Kanté, Marco Asensio and Kerem Aktürkoğlu were rested from the starting side in Birmingham, and their possible returns would give the hosts more control in midfield and more composure around Vedat Muriqi.
The key area is likely to be wide of Alanyaspor’s three centre-backs. Florent Hadergjonaj and Ruan Duarte must provide their side’s width going forward, but that can leave room behind them for Mason Greenwood and Kerem to attack. Fenerbahce have the runners and final-third quality to pin Alanyaspor back for long spells, while Muriqi’s physical presence can make crosses and second balls difficult to defend.
Alanyaspor have defended well this season, conceding six league goals, and their recent wins at Rizespor and Çorum show they can manage away matches. Yet their 0-0 draw with Erzurumspor was a reminder that they do not carry the same firepower as the hosts. If Fenerbahce establish an early lead, the visitors may have to open their structure more than they would prefer.
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