Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: Ulker Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi (Istanbul)
Game Time: July 30, 2024, 13:00
A return match between Fenerbahçe and Lugano will be held in the quarter-finals of the Champions League qualification on July 30, 2024. A draw will suffice for the Turkish side, but they aim to impress in José Mourinho's first home match as coach.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Fenerbahçe:
- Has won their last 3 matches.
- Wins the first half in 47% of games.
- Lugano:
- Has won 5 of their last 8 matches.
- Wins the first half in 36% of meetings.
Team Analysis
Fenerbahçe: "The Canaries" have been seeking a league title for a decade, with their last triumph in 2014. They did manage to secure the Turkish Cup in 2023. Under the new guidance of José Mourinho, they aim for better results. In their recent away match against Lugano, they secured a thrilling 4-3 victory, highlighted by a hat-trick from Edin Dzeko. The team is poised to build on this momentum in the return leg at home.
Lugano: "The Bianconeri" have shown resilience, finishing second in the Swiss Super League and reaching the cup final last season. They began the new domestic season positively, with wins over Grasshopper and Basel. However, they face a daunting task in Istanbul, needing a win to progress after a narrow 3-4 home loss in the first leg.
Team News
Fenerbahçe:
- Luan Perez is injured.
- New signing En-Nesyri is unlikely to feature.
Lugano:
- Macek is not fully fit.
Possible Starting Lineups
Fenerbahçe (possible lineup):
- Livaković - Oosterwolde, Djiku, Söyüncü, Oseai-Samuel - Szymanski, Krunic, Fred - Kent, Dzeko, Tadic.
Lugano (possible lineup):
- Saipi - Valenzuela, El Wafi, Mai, Brault-Guillard - Doumbia, Mahamed, Bottani, Bislimi, Cimignani - Aliseda.
Head to Head Matches: Fenerbahçe vs Lugano
This fixture marks only their second encounter, following Fenerbahçe's recent 4-3 victory in Switzerland.
Free Prediction for the Match: Fenerbahçe vs Lugano
Fenerbahçe is heavily favored to win at home, but Lugano's attacking threat means goals are likely.
Prediction: Bet on "total: over 3.0" (odds – 1.615).
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