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Turkish Super Lig | Gameweek 31
Apr 2, 2022 at 2pm UK
Kadir Has Stadium

Kayserispor
0 - 4
Fenerbahce


Bulut (73')
FT(HT: 0-2)
Zajc (16'), Rossi (45'), Kahveci (54'), Guler (90+3')
Aziz (35'), Osayi-Samuel (56')

Preview: Kayserispor vs. Fenerbahce - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Kayserispor vs. Fenerbahce - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Kayserispor and Fenerbahce, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Fenerbahce will continue their pursuit of a Champions League place when they visit mid-table Kayserispor on Saturday afternoon.

Sitting third in the Super Lig, Fenerbahce will need to bridge the gap to second if they are to return to Europe's most prestigious competition.


Match preview

Given the misfortunes of their rivals and record Turkish champions Galatasaray this season, Fenerbahce may have been confident of a clean run to the title.

That has not been the case however, as Trabzonspor lead the way at the top of the table, with Konyaspor a surprise inclusion in the second Champions League qualification spot.

Nevertheless, a chance for Fenerbahce to jump into the top two still remains, with the gap to themselves and Konyapsor in second just two points.

Fenerbahce may have made the jump much earlier had their form not been as shaky for the most part of the campaign.

Having won just one of their six matches between mid-December and late January, hopes of a Champions League berth looked to be sliding away for the Yellow Canaries.

A run of a four wins from their last six games however has catapulted them back into contention, with Fenerbahce's sights firmly set on Konyaspor.

Looking to put an end to Fenerbahce's unbeaten run this weekend will be Kayserispor, who enter the final part of the campaign free from the threat of relegation.

While their run of four straight defeats might make for tough reading, Kayserispor currently sit 14th in the table and boast a nine-point buffer between themselves and the bottom four.

However, much of their poor form has come on the road, with Kayserispor having only lost two of their last 14 home matches across all competitions.

Winning six of their last eight in that time, Kayserispor will be eyeing up another three points against a side that they have experienced trouble in beating during the past.

Winless in their previous four league meetings against Fenerbahce, should Kayserispor triumph over the Turkish giants this weekend, it will be their first victory against the Istanbul-based outfit since November 2019.

Kayserispor Turkish Super Lig form:
  • D
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • L

Kayserispor form (all competitions):
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • L
  • L

Fenerbahce Turkish Super Lig form:
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • W
  • W

Fenerbahce form (all competitions):
  • W
  • L
  • W
  • D
  • W
  • W

Team News

Enjoying a relatively clean bill of health ahead of the weekend's clash, Fenerbahce boss Ismail Kartal will no doubt welcome the challenge of Kayserispor on Saturday.

The only absentee as far as Fenerbahce are concerned comes in the shape of Attila Szalai, who is expected to be missing until mid-April at the earliest.

Mesut Ozil will start in the heart of Fenerbahce's midfield, with Diego Rossi looking to continue his impressive season on loan from Los Angeles FC with another strong performance.

Injuries have not been an issue for Kayserispor in recent weeks, with a full squad expected to be available on Saturday afternoon.

Expect Mario Gavranovic to lead to line for Kayserispor as the striker looks to add to his 10 goals for the campaign.

Kayserispor possible starting lineup:
Bayazit; Bulut, Demirok, Hosseini, Civelek; Cardoso, Akdag, Parmak, Thiam; Gavranovic, Bertolacci

Fenerbahce possible starting lineup:
Bayindir; Osayi-Samuel, Aziz, Kim, Guler; Crespo, Zajc; Khaveci, Ozil, Rossi; Dursun


We say: Kayserispor 1-3 Fenerbahce

Champions League qualification remains a real possibility for Fenerbahce, who will feel confident about catching second-placed Konyaspor.

Three points for Fenerbahce appears the most likely outcome heading into this clash, with the result likely to go the way of the visitors.



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Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1GalatasarayGalatasaray30263168204881
2Fenerbahce30254179255479
3TrabzonsporTrabzonspor301541151401149
4BesiktasBesiktas30144124036446
5KasimpasaKasimpasa30127115355-243
6Istanbul BasaksehirIstanbul30126123835342
7Caykur RizesporCaykur Rizespor30126123647-1142
8AntalyasporAntalyaspor30101193533241
9Adana Demirspor3091294639739
10AlanyasporAlanyaspor3091293842-439
11SivassporSivasspor30911103643-738
12Samsunspor30106143541-636
13KayserisporKayserispor30109113643-736
14AnkaragucuAnkaragucu30712113639-333
15Hatayspor30712113640-433
16KonyasporKonyaspor30712113142-1133
17GaziantepGaziantep3087153444-1031
18Fatih KaragumrukKaragumruk3079143438-430
19Pendikspor3078153461-2729
20Istanbulspor3037202255-3313
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