Gaziantep vs Fenerbahce: Turkey Super Lig Preview

Gaziantep are enjoying a strong run of form on home soil, having transformed the Gaziantep Stadium into a fortress in recent months. With four straight league victories in front of their fans, Selcuk Inan’s side have surged away from relegation danger and now sit mid-table on 42 points. A top-half finish is well within reach, and a statement result here would cap off their domestic revival.

Fenerbahce, meanwhile, arrive under pressure after a dramatic 3-3 draw against Kayserispor last weekend saw them drop two crucial points in the title race. Jose Mourinho’s side had looked on course for victory until a stoppage-time equaliser dealt a serious blow to their title hopes. They now sit five points behind Galatasaray with six matches to play — and anything less than victory on Saturday could all but end their championship dreams.

Form Guide

Gaziantep

Last match: 2-1 loss vs Istanbul Basaksehir (away)
Home form: 4 straight Super Lig wins
League position: Mid-table with 42 points

The hosts were arguably the better side in their last outing despite defeat, creating numerous opportunities only to be undone by Basaksehir's clinical edge. Still, their recent home record has provided a strong foundation for their climb away from the lower reaches of the table.

Fenerbahce

Last match: 3-3 draw vs Kayserispor (home)
Away form: Unbeaten in last 12 away games (W8, D4)
League position: 2nd, five points behind Galatasaray

The Yellow Canaries have been impressive on the road, not tasting defeat since December. However, defensive vulnerabilities — highlighted once again last weekend — have kept them from applying more consistent pressure in the title race.

Head-to-Head

Fenerbahce have dominated this fixture in recent seasons, winning each of their last eight encounters with Gaziantep across all competitions. That includes victories in the league and Turkish Cup earlier this season. The visitors have scored at least two goals in each of those eight wins, underlining their attacking superiority.

Gaziantep have yet to register a win over Fenerbahce in their last 10 meetings, and the last two clashes at the Gaziantep Stadium both ended in defeat.

Key Stats

Fenerbahce are unbeaten in 12 consecutive away matches across all competitions.
Gaziantep have won four consecutive home league matches.
Fenerbahce have scored three or more goals in 10 of their last 14 league games.
Gaziantep have conceded only two goals in their last four home wins.

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