Today Soccer Prediction Thursday 13th February 2025

Fenerbahce vs Anderlecht, UEFA – Europa League, Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, 18:45

Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce welcome Anderlecht to the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in the Europa League playoff round on Thursday evening.

The Turkish giants crept into the top 24 by the skin of their teeth on matchday eight and must improve to reach the last 16.

To suggest that a team who are unbeaten in 12 games, and have won eight of their last 10 at home are playing slightly below par would be bizarre in most circumstances, but it could be attributed to Fenerbahce at the moment.

With the investment in the squad and the iconic figure leading from the dugout, domestic success is anticipated; however, Fener has fallen short in Europe.

As one of the clubs expected to challenge for the top eight, Fener only just about made the playoffs, finishing the league phase in 24th – the final unseeded playoff spot.

Fenerbahce finished level on points with Elfsborg and Braga but pipped them to 24th on goal difference, after drawing 2-2 with Midtjylland on matchday eight.

This extended their winless streak in Europe to three matches, having secured only one point from home games against Athletic Bilbao and Lyon. However, their domestic performance has improved since they visited Denmark.

Anderlecht’s league phase campaign fell apart at a critical juncture when they should have secured a direct place in the last 16. The visitors now face a challenging task as they prepare to take on the Turks in Belgium next week. Our prediction is a home win or a draw for Fenerbahce.

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