Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray Prediction: Yellow Canaries to scale the summit

The top two in the Turkish Super Lig go head-to-head on Monday evening as Fenerbahce welcome Galatasaray for the Istanbul derby at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium (17:45 kick-off). The home side are clinging to the last remaining unbeaten record in the top flight, but they trail the champions by a point after 13 games.

Galatasaray have, though, suffered defeat in two of their last three games in all competitions and Okan Buruk's side have lost their way somewhat. Fenerbahce have won just one of the last nine home derbies, but they have a great chance to improve on that record and take over atop the standings.

Below are my Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray predictions, alongside the latest team news and Betfred's match odds.

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Team News

Dean Bosnjak made his return from a four-game injury absence on Thursday, and he looks set for more minutes from the bench this weekend.

Luke Vickery staked his claim for a first league start since October 27 with a second-half brace off the bench against Tai Po.

Damien Da Silva, Chris Ikonomidis and Sebastian Krsklovic (all unspecified) are all out injured, while Henrique Oliveira is on international duty with Australia's U17s.

Football Odds

Perth Glory are able to welcome Brandon O'Neill, Josh Risdon and Arion Sulemani back into their extended squad for the trip to Sydney, but Lachlan Wales, who has started all five games this season, has been ruled out alongside Mark Birighitti, Cameron Cook (both knee), Zach Lisolajski (hamstring), Joel Anasmo (Achilles), Sam Sutton (leg) and Luke Amos (unspecified).

Team News

The hosts appear likely to be close to full strength, with Caglar Soyuncu (knee) the only confirmed absence for boss Domenico Tedesco to contend with.

Defender Yigit Efe Demir went off injured in the Europa League draw with Ferencvaros but is expected to be fit, while Nelson Semedo is back in contention after a suspension.

Galatasaray by contrast are missing a lengthy list of players, with Yunus Akgun, Berkan Kutlu, Kaan Ayhan, Wilfried Singo, Mario Lemina, Eren Elmali, Metehan Baltaci and Roland Sallai ruled out.

They will be hoping Ismail Jakobs makes it after picking up a knock in the Champions League loss at home to Union Saint-Gilloise.

Fenerbahce to win & both teams to score @ 13/5

After finishing second to Galatasaray in the last three seasons, Fenerbahce will be desperate to grab this opportunity to go top of the table.

They are facing the champions at a great time, as Cimbom have lost their form recently while the injuries in their squad have piled up.

The Yellow Canaries, meanwhile, have scored 14 goals in six home league games and are the top-scoring side in the league. Fenerbahce have won just one of the last nine home derbies but this appears great timing for them to grab three points.

It's likely they'll need multiple goals to win as both teams have scored in four of Fenerbahce's last five games, while over 3.5 goals has landed in their last four domestic matches.

Galatasaray have scored in three of their last four visits to the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium and can contribute here, although it may come in a losing effort.

Today's Football Fixtures

Talisca anytime goalscorer @ 6/4

Youssef En-Nesyri has found the net seven times in the Super Lig for Fenerbahce this season but Brazilian playmaker Talisca could have a major role to play in the derby.

The 31-year-old has fired 20 shots in five games recently, with 10 on target, and he has now netted five goals and had one assist in eight appearances since mid-October.

He came off the bench to score against Rizespor in the league and then bagged the midweek Europa League leveller against Ferencvaros. He can enjoy derby-day delight by finding the net for the third game running.