Fenerbahce vs Athletic Club Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Europa League, December 11, 2024

Fenerbahce vs Athletic Club Preview

• Tournament: Europa League
• Date: Wednesday, Dec 11
• Kick-off Time: 03:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Turkiye

Turkish giants Fenerbahce will play host to Spanish club Athletic Club in their sixth game of the 2024/25 Europa League season at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. Both teams are enduring tremendous domestic success with the visitors entering the game on the back of an 11-match unbeaten run.

Hosts Fenerbahce are undergoing a stellar season on the domestic front as they have dropped only eight points this season. They are currently sitting second in the Super Lig table but have struggled to replicate their superior form in the Europa League. The Yellow Canaries are coming off a 1-0 loss to Besiktas and that result will demoralize their confidence as they return to the European stage.

Meanwhile, Athletic Club has endured a fantastic start to the new campaign and will be seeking to extend their unbeaten run to 12 matches across all competitions. They are currently sitting second in the Europa League table, level on points with league-leaders Lazio. The Basue giants have been in imperious form in both domestic and European competitions.

Fenerbahce Team News

For the home side, they are without the services of Caglar Soyuncu who is sidelined with a muscle injury. Brazilian centre-back Rodrigo Becao remains suspended for this tie. Skipper and Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko will lead the line for the visiting side.

Athletic Club Team News

As for the visitors, they would be without the services of Ander Herrera who has picked up a hamstring injury. Other than Herrera, manager Ernesto Valverde has a perfect squad to choose from.

Fenerbahce vs Athletic Club Predicted Lineups

Fenerbahce predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Livakovic

Defenders: Osayi, Akaydin, Djiku, Muldur

Midfielders: Fred, Amrabat

Forwards: Tadic, Szymanski, Saint-Maximin; Dzeko

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Agirrezabala

Defenders: De Marcos, Vivian, Alvarez, Berchiche

Midfielders: Ruiz de Galarreta, Prados

Forwards: I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams; Djalo

Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only once in the past, with the match ending in a draw.

The last few results:

Key Players to Watch in Fenerbahce vs Athletic Club

Edin Dzeko (Fenerbahce)

Fenerbahce forward Edin Dzeko earned his 139th cap in this tie against the Netherlands during the international break. The veteran striker has made an emphatic start to the 2024/25 campaign registering 13 goals and three assists in 23 appearances across all competitions.

Oihan Sancet (Athletic Club)

Oihan Sancet has established himself as one of the pivotal players in La Liga this season who has netted eight goals in 16 appearances across all competitions. His tactical intelligence and ability to lead attacks have attracted the interest of several Premier League clubs.

Fenerbahce vs Athletic Club Prediction

The Turkish giants picked up five points from their three opening games and occupy one of the last playoff spots. Jose Mourinho’s side put an end to their four-game unbeaten run following their 1-0 defeat to Besiktas over the weekend. Fenerbahce are currently occupying the 15th spot with only eight points after five games and the previous clash between both sides ended in a goalless draw.

As for Athletic Club, they are looking to secure Champions League qualification for the first time since the 2013/14 season. They are currently on an eleven-match unbeaten run across all competitions and are fourth in the La Liga table having picked up 32 points. Ernesto Valverde’s side occupy the second spot with 13 points in the Europa League and are favorites to win this tie.

Predicted Score: Fenerbahce 1-2 Athletic Club

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