Samsunspor vs. Fenerbahce - prediction, team news, lineups

Samsunspor, newly promoted to the Super Lig, faces a tough challenge in their second match as they host Fenerbahce at Samsun Yeni 19 Mayis Stadyumu on Monday night.

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The hosts had a promising start in their Super Lig return last week, earning a crucial away point. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce secured their seventh consecutive opening weekend win against Gaziantep FK.

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Samsunspor re-entered the Super Lig this season after a decade, winning the TFF First Division last year with an impressive 78 points, 10 points ahead of second-placed Rizespor.

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They had a stellar campaign, with 23 wins, nine draws, and only four losses, boasting the best offensive and defensive records - 70 goals scored and just 26 conceded.

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Facing Turkish giants like Fenerbahce presents a tougher challenge, and Samsunspor will likely rely on counterattacks as their opponents dominate the match.

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Fenerbahce finished second in the 2022-23 Super Lig season and aims to clinch the title this time, having earned 80 points last season, just eight behind Galatasaray.

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Under former manager Jorge Jesus, Fenerbahce recorded 25 wins, five draws, and six losses, with the highest goal tally in the league at 87.

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Now, with new boss Ismail Kartal, Fenerbahce began the season impressively, winning their first league match and securing a place in the Champions League playoffs.

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Fenerbahce has won all five of their competitive matches this season, scoring two or more goals each time and keeping three clean sheets. They enter this match as clear favorites according to bookmakers.

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