Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce, led by new manager Jose Mourinho, will commence their inaugural Champions League campaign with an exciting match against Lugano at the Stockhorn Arena on Tuesday. After finishing as runners-up in their respective domestic leagues last season, both teams are determined to advance to the revamped group stage this season, which team takes this one? let's find out!
Match Preview
It has been more than ten years since Fenerbahce last hoisted the Super Lig trophy. Despite an impressive season where they amassed 99 points, winning 31 games and only suffering one defeat, they were ultimately edged out by their fiercest rivals.
After securing a convincing 5-1 victory over Hull City at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium last week, the Yellow Canaries are now determined to advance towards a Champions League return. They are poised to navigate through three qualifying rounds before reaching the coveted group phase. Fenerbahce will face tough competition from last season's Swiss Super League runners-up, Lugano. Lugano kicked off the 2024-25 season on a positive note with a home victory against Grasshopper Zurich.
After securing a convincing 5-1 victory over Hull City at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium last week, the Yellow Canaries are now determined to advance towards a Champions League return. They are poised to navigate through three qualifying rounds before reaching the coveted group phase. Fenerbahce will face tough competition from last season's Swiss Super League runners-up, Lugano. Lugano kicked off the 2024-25 season on a positive note with a home victory against Grasshopper Zurich.
Lugano Statistics in their last 10 matches
📈Stats = Overall
📈Win Percentage = 60%
📈Average Goals per Match = 2.40
📈Goals Scored per Match = 1.50
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 0.90
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 40%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 30%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.61
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.33
📈Win Percentage = 60%
📈Average Goals per Match = 2.40
📈Goals Scored per Match = 1.50
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 0.90
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 40%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 30%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.61
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.33
Fenerbahce Statistics in their last 10 matches
📈Stats = Overall
📈Win Percentage = 80%
📈Average Goals per Match = 3.10
📈Goals Scored per Match = 1.50
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 0.90
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 40%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 40%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.89
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.13
📈Win Percentage = 80%
📈Average Goals per Match = 3.10
📈Goals Scored per Match = 1.50
📈Goals Conceded per Match = 0.90
📈Both Teams to Score(BTTS) = 40%
📈Clean Sheet (CS) = 40%
📈Expected Goals (xG) = 1.89
📈Expected Goals Against (xGA) = 1.13
Predicted Lineup
Lugano : Saipi, Brault-Guillard, Mai, El Wafi, Valenzuela, Belhadj, Doumbia, Bislimi, Bottani, Cimignani, Aliseda
Fenerbahce : Livakovic, Osayi-Samuel, Soyuncu, Djiku, Mercan; Krunic, Fred, Tadic, Szymanski, Kent, Dzeko
Key Insights and Predictions
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Over 2.5 goals: Both teams have high average goals per match (Fenerbahce 3.10, Lugano 2.40) and the xG statistics suggest both teams are likely to create and convert scoring opportunities (Fenerbahce xG 1.89, Lugano xG 1.61). 1.71 odds on msport.com
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Fenerbahce Win: Fenerbahce's impressive recent form, with an 80% win rate in their last 10 matches and fenerbahce's stronger squad depth compared to Lugano gives them the edge. 1.74 odds on msport.com
