Fenerbahce vs Manchester United Preview
- Competition: UEFA Europa League.
- Date: Thursday, October 24.
- Time: 7:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.
Fenerbahce vs Manchester United will be the third game for both these teams in the UEFA Europa League group phase as the Turkish giants will welcome the winless Red Devils to their home patch.
The hosts will enter this contest on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches across competitions. They have recorded one win and one draw in the UEL so far and currently sit 13th in the table. However, their last two games have both ended in draws and they will be mindful of a dip in form and will look to put their best foot forward against a struggling United side.
Manchester United, on the other hand, will enter this game on the back of a stagnating run of form. They have secured three draws and a win, and suffered one defeat in their last five outings across tournaments. In this span, they have scored just six goals and conceded eight as they desperately look to steady the ship. Their last game saw the Red Devils drop a two-goal lead as they drew 3-3 against Porto away from home and will look to perform better.
Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.
Fenerbahce Team News
Manager Jose Mourinho went with a strong lineup in his team’s 1-1 draw away at Twente in their last outing in the UEL. Most of those players will surely start against United, with former players Fred and Sofyan Amrabat expected to play in the midfield. As a former United manager himself, Mourinho will have a bone to pick with the club and will go all out to try and win this one.
Manchester United Team News
Manager Erik ten Hag led Manchester United will have a few injuries to deal with heading into this matchday. The team put in a spirited performance against a tough Brentford side as they won 2-1 in their last outing, with most of those players expected to remain in the lineup for the trip to Istanbul as well. Bruno Fernandes will miss out after being sent off last time, while Casemiro is a slight doubt after picking up a knock but the rest of the XI should remain unchanged.
Predicted Lineups
Fenerbahce Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Dominik Livakovic.
Defenders: Mert Muldur, Rodrigo Becao, Alexander Djiku, Jayden Oosterwolde.
Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Sebastian Szymanski, Fred.
Forwards: Allan Saint-Maximin, Youssef En-Nesyri, Dusan Tadic (C).
Manchester United Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Andre Onana (C).
Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot.
Midfielders: Christian Eriksen, Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro.
Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho.
Fenerbahce vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have faced off four times prior to their upcoming meeting. Fenerbahce have won two and Manchester United have won two of those games, with an interesting pattern emerging in those results. The teams have each won their two games at home and are yet to even pick a up a point against each other on foreign soil.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 03/11/16 | Fenerbahce 2-1 Man Utd | UEFA Europa League |
| 21/10/16 | Man Utd 4-1 Fenerbahce | UEFA Europa League |
| 09/12/04 | Fenerbahce 3-0 Man Utd | UEFA Champions League |
| 29/09/04 | Man Utd 6-2 Fenerbahce | UEFA Champions League |
Key Players to Watch
Dominik Livakovic (Fenerbahce)
The Croatian custodian has been his club’s highest-rated player in their two outings in the UEL so far. He has performed at a high level and his teammates will be hoping for more of the same as they prepare for an important clash against one of the bigger teams in the competition.
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
Man United forward Rashford has provided two goals and assists in the tournament so far and seems to be in a great physical shape for this season. He will be the main outlet for the team, and being one of the senior players, the weight of expectations on his shoulders will also be considerable as he prepares to lead from the front.
Fenerbahce vs Manchester United Prediction
Going by the pattern of the home team winning between these two sides, Fenerbahce will enter this contest with a sense of confidence of performing on their home patch. However, United have shown resilience in defence in their last few games and will be a tough nut to crack. This game could end in a score draw.
Prediction: Fenerbahce 2-2 Manchester United
Where to watch Fenerbahce vs Manchester United live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | CBS |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Turkey | EXXEN |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Fenerbahce vs Manchester United?
A. Fenerbahce will host Manchester United on Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Fenerbahce vs Manchester United for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Fenerbahce vs Manchester United?
A. Fenerbahce 2-2 Manchester United.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Fenerbahce vs Manchester United?
A. These two sides have faced off four times and have won two games apiece.