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Samsunspor vs Fenerbahce Tips & Live Stream – Upset Predicted in the Super Lig

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Last updated: Fri 28 Aug 2026 22:17
Fenerbahce have historically struggled at Samsunspor’s Mayis Stadium, securing only one victory in their last five visits. The Turkish giants are also hampered by several fitness concerns ahead of the match, potentially weakening their squad. Given these factors, experts predict that Samsunspor (‘Red Lightning’) are well-positioned to earn at least a point at home. The key takeaway is the expectation of a tight contest, with the home side likely to exploit Fenerbahce’s vulnerabilities.
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  • Fenerbahce won in just one of their last five visits to Samsun
  • We are predicting the home side to snatch at least one point
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Fenerbahce's recent schedule has been hectic and they might struggle with fitness. Samsunspor rarely lost at home last season, so backing them in the double chance market is a value bet. 

Key Stats  


  • Samsunspor are unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 home matches. 
  • Samsunspor are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 home matches against Fenerbahce. 
  • Samsunspor have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 8 home matches. 
  • Fenerbahce are winless in 2 of their last 4 matches. 
  • Fenerbahce have seen BTTS in their last 4 matches. 

Yellow Canaries Dominate H2H 


Fenerbahce have a 41-14 advantage against Samsunspor in 75 head to head matches, 20 clashes ending without a winner. 

Samsunspor Strong at Home


Samsunspor opened the new Super Lig campaign with a chaotic 3-3 home draw against Goztepe where Celil Yuksel saved them with a late equalizer. They were more dangerous side here with 2.79-1.72 xG and missed a penalty. 

Thorsten Fink's side claimed their first victory last weekend, beating Rizespor 2-0 on the road. Joe Mendes broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute, while the final score was set by Fatih Kaya in the second half. 

The Red Lightning were solid at home in the previous season, collecting 28 points in 17 matches (seven wins, seven draws, three defeats). 

Fitness Concerns for the Visitors


Fenerbahce are coming off a huge success, earning a 2-1 victory against Lyon in mid-week UCL qualifiers in France to advance to the group stages for the first time since 2009. 

Summer acquisition Vedat Muriqi broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, while Archie Brown doubled the lead just four minutes later.  

Speaking of their domestic affairs, the Yellow Canaries started the new Super Lig season with a shocking 1-0 road loss to Genclerbirligi, but bounced back last weekend with a 4-2 home win over Konyaspor. Mason Greenwood netted a brace here, Muriqi and Marco Asencio also on target. 

Team News & Predicted Lineups 


Samsunspor (4-2-3-1) Okan Kocuk; Zeki Yavru, Lubomir Satka, Rick van Drongelen, Marc Bola; Celil Yuksel, Olivier Ntcham; Carlo Holse, Kingsley Schindler, Emre Kilinc; Marius Mouandilmadji

Afonso Sousa and Antoine Makoumbou remain doubtful, facing late fitness tests.

Fenerbahce (4-3-3) Ederson; Nelson Semedo, Milan Skriniar, Nathan Ake, Archie Brown; Matteo Guendouzi, Talisca, NGolo Kante; Mason Greenwood, Vedat Muriqi, Oguz Aydin

Kerem Akturkoglu and Amara Diouf won't travel to Samsun due to injuries. Recent signing Romelu Lukaku is expected to start on bench.

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Verdict

Fenerbahce are traditionally struggling to collect points at Mayis Stadium, winning just one out of the last five games against Samsuspor here. The Yellow Canaries also have a lot of fitness concerns, so I am backing the Red Lightning to claim at least one point here. 

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