As the 2024–25 Turkish Super Lig season draws to a close, Fenerbahçe will aim to salvage pride and end on a high note when they host Konyaspor at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. Despite lofty expectations at the start of the campaign, the Yellow Canaries find themselves once again empty-handed and trailing champions Galatasaray by a wide margin.
Fenerbahçe’s Struggle for Closure
A turbulent season on and off the pitch has left Fenerbahçe fans disillusioned. Their recent 4–2 defeat to already-relegated Hatayspor was a low point in an already disappointing year, intensifying pressure on both the club’s leadership and technical team. Supporters, hungry for silverware, have grown increasingly vocal, demanding accountability for another failed title pursuit.
Internal conflicts with the Turkish Football Federation and frequent controversies involving referees have only added to the instability. Now, as they enter the final fixture of the season, the mood at Kadıköy is tense. A home loss to Konyaspor would likely escalate frustrations, making this a must-win in terms of pride and damage control.
Konyaspor’s Mid-Table Resurgence
Konyaspor, meanwhile, enter the final round sitting comfortably in 10th place with 46 points—already surpassing last season’s total. While they fell short in their last outing, losing 2–1 to Alanyaspor, Recep Uçar’s squad has demonstrated resilience and growth throughout the campaign.
Despite this, their away record against Fenerbahçe remains poor. The Anatolian Eagles haven’t secured a win in Kadıköy since 2020, and recent encounters have heavily favored the hosts. Still, with less pressure and more cohesion, Konyaspor may sense an opportunity to capitalize on their opponent’s fragile morale.
Team News & Lineup Insights
Fenerbahçe will make several adjustments to their lineup due to injuries and suspensions:
- Çağlar Söyüncü will step in for suspended Mert Müldür.
- Alexander Djiku is expected to replace injured Diego Carlos in defense.
- Long-term absentees include Allan Saint-Maximin, Rodrigo Becão, Jayden Oosterwolde, and Mert Hakan Yandaş.
Konyaspor also faces selection challenges:
- Goalkeeper Jakub Slowik is out injured, with Deniz Ertaş likely to start.
- Midfielders Marko Jevtovic (injured) and Pedrinho (suspended) are unavailable.
- Ogulcan Ulgun and Blez Kramer are both suspended.
- Additional injuries to Emmanuel Boateng, Danijel Aleksić, and Tunahan Tasçı further limit options.
Predicted Lineups:
Fenerbahçe (3-5-2):
Livaković; Skriniar, Djiku, Söyüncü; Kostić, Amrabat, Fred, Talisca, Aydın; Džeko, En-Nesyri
Konyaspor (4-3-3):
Ertaş; Guilherme, Bazoer, Demirbağ, Boranijašević; İbrahimoglu, Bjørlø, Erdoğan; Nayir, Ndao, Prip
Match Outlook
Given the emotional weight surrounding this fixture for Fenerbahçe, a response is expected. While Konyaspor has nothing to lose and everything to gain, the hosts’ superior individual quality and home advantage should give them the edge.
Predicted Scoreline: Fenerbahçe 2–1 Konyaspor
