Fenerbahce vs Royale Union SG Prediction 26 Sep 2024

⚽ Europa League - League phase - Round 1 Preview

📅 26 Sep 2024

⏰ 17:45 GMT +1

🏟 Ulker Stadium Şükrü Saracoğlu (Istanbul)

Fenerbahçe and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise will meet again after last season’s Europa Conference League round of 16 clash. This time, they face off in the new UEFA Europa League format, with Fenerbahçe aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Galatasaray in their most recent league fixture. That loss snapped a long unbeaten streak dating back to November in the Turkish Süper Lig, but Fenerbahçe can take confidence from their past success over Royale Union, beating them 3-1 earlier this year despite losing the first leg 1-0. Fenerbahçe also boast a strong record against Belgian sides in this competition, having never lost (W2, D2) and scoring 2+ goals in all such encounters.

Royale Union enter this match under pressure, with new manager Sébastien Pocognoli yet to find his stride. The Belgian side hasn’t won a game since mid-August (D3, L1), with their attack struggling immensely, scoring just one goal in their last six competitive matches. While they’ve been defensively solid, keeping clean sheets in three of their last four games, Royale Union's lack of firepower could be their downfall. They haven't won in their last five away games in this competition (D3, L2), adding to concerns ahead of their trip to Istanbul.

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📋Players to watch:

• Sebastian Szymański (Fenerbahçe): A creative force in the Europa Conference League last season, providing four assists, the Polish midfielder will be key to unlocking Union’s defense.
• Eckert Ayensa (Royale Union): Recently returning from injury, Ayensa will aim to improve Union’s attacking output, having scored their last away goal in this competition in August 2023.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Fenerbahçe have never lost to Belgian opposition in this competition (W2, D2).
• Union failed to score in all three of their away group games in last season’s Europa League.
• Fenerbahçe have scored 2+ goals in all four previous Europa League matches against Belgian teams.

💡 Fenerbahce vs Royale Union SG Prediction

Fenerbahçe’s superior home form and strong record against Belgian teams make them clear favorites, especially given Royale Union’s poor attacking form. Expect Fenerbahçe to take control of the game and likely secure a 2-0 victory, with their attacking depth proving too much for their opponents to handle.

Fenerbahce vs Royale Union SG Betting Tips

• Fenerbahçe to win
• Under 2.5 goals
• Fenerbahçe to keep a clean sheet