Fenerbahce SK vs Konyaspor - Match Preview
- Fenerbahce SK are second in the Super Lig with 81 points from 35 games.
- Konyaspor are 10th in the league with 46 points.
Mourinho’s men have an appetite for goals
Jose Mourinho is now in charge of Fenerbahce SK and has promised a level of tactical discipline and big-game savvy to the Canaries for his debut season in charge.
His team have a little bit of both qualities already, playing a fast-paced, high-pressing 4-3-3 system that tries to overpower the opposition with width and numbers in attack. The Fenerbahce SK vs Konyaspor prediction for this match leans in favor of the home side, as Fenerbahce’s attacking bite has been apparent all season with them averaging 2.35 goals per home match where they have scored 40 league goals.
Youssef En-Nesyri leads the line with 19 goals from 33 league appearances and he is one of the deadliest finishers in the Turkish top-flight. Mourinho will look to use his movement and finishing to unlock packed defenses, especially at home where the Canaries have won 13 of 17 this season.
Konyaspor have been decent on the road recently
Recep Ucar has done a decent job of making Konyaspor punch above their weight this term with a pragmatic approach since arriving late last year. This Fenerbahce SK vs Konyaspor preview highlights how the team have ridden out the pressure of better teams by sitting deep, soaking up pressure and releasing the shackles on the counterattack with patient build-up play.
Their overall form is mixed with two wins and three defeats in their last five Super Lig games. Blaz Kramer is the top scorer with 9 goals in 30 appearances, but top scorer Mehmet Umut Nayir has been in the best form with half of their last 6 Super Lig goals coming from his boot.
Fenerbahce will get their bite
Fenerbahce are odds-on to get the job done on Saturday and the bookmakers are right to make them as heavy favorites for this clash. The Fenerbahce SK vs Konyaspor prediction once again favors the Canaries, but Konyaspor will be a tough nut to crack with their disciplined defensive setup, and Fenerbahce have enough attacking firepower to eventually make the difference.
Konyaspor have failed to win on their previous four visits to Fenerbahce and won’t have much joy on Saturday. Our Fenerbahce SK vs Konyaspor betting tips point toward a high-scoring affair, with the ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ bet aligning well with the hosts’ stats and the visitors’ away struggles.
The last meeting was a 3-2 thriller and these two are likely to produce another classic that could push the hosts back to the top of the pile.
