Europe - Champions League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Champions League Predictions
Fenerbahce will start their new era under Jose Mourinho with a Champions League qualifier away against Lugano. The first leg of this second round qualifying match will be played at the Stockhorn Arena on Tuesday, with the prediction of goals looking likely.
This tie over two legs will reward the winner with a place in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The loser won’t be out of European contention and will be transferred to the Europa League Main Path third qualifying round. That’s incentive enough, but expect both teams to give their best to stay in contention for progression in the Champions League. Lugano are in the Champions League for the first time since 2001–02, when they lost in the second qualifying round.
A chance to make it to the group stage beckons, but that’s something that will need them to improve on their last year’s Conference League performance, where they finished bottom of the group. A 2-1 win over Grasshoppers started their domestic season on a high, making it four wins out of five matches this season, including friendlies.
Fenerbahce unveiled Mourinho as manager last month and are looking to make big strides in Europe this season. While winning the domestic title against Galatasaray remains their top priority, Mourinho will look to guide Fener deep in Europe. They have done well in the pre-season friendlies, winning three and drawing once while losing only one game. Their last two wins have been comprehensive as well, defeating Strasbourg 4-0 and Hull City 5-1.
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FC Lugano vs Fenerbahce Istanbul Form
FC Lugano and Fenerbahce Istanbul Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jul 2024 - Super League
13 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
6 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
3 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
2 Jun 2024 - Schweizer Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jul 2024 - Super League
13 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
6 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
3 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2024 - Super League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Jun 2024 - Schweizer Cup
20 May 2024 - Super League
11 May 2024 - Super League
27 Apr 2024 - Schweizer Cup
13 Apr 2024 - Super League
6 Apr 2024 - Super League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
13 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
6 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
26 May 2024 - Super Lig
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
13 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jun 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
26 May 2024 - Super Lig
12 May 2024 - Super Lig
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
19 May 2024 - Super Lig
6 May 2024 - Super Lig
22 Apr 2024 - Super Lig
14 Apr 2024 - Super Lig
11 Apr 2024 - Conference League
Players list
A. Saipi
DefenderA. El Wafi
M. Valenzuela
A. Papadopoulos
M. Zanotti
MidfielderO. Doumbia
D. Dos Santos
L. Mai
M. Mahmoud
ForwardK. Przybylko
H. Mahou
D. Livakovic
DefenderA. Djiku
C. Soyuncu
J. Oosterwolde
MidfielderM. Yandas
R. Krunic
S. Szymanski
M. Muldur
ForwardI. Kahveci
C. Tosun
F. Kadioglu
Substitutes
S. Osigwe
D. Mina
DefenderA. Hajdari
M. Marques
L. Mai
Z. Brault-Guillard
MidfielderD. Dos Santos
M. Mahmoud
Y. Ryter
R. Macek
ForwardH. Mahou
K. Przybylko
E. Cetin
D. Demir
DefenderY. Akcicek
R. Becao
M. Muldur
F. Kadioglu
I. Yuksek
M. Yandas
B. Elmaz
ForwardI. Kahveci
C. Tosun
O. Aydin
Most goals and assists
FC Lugano
Fenerbahce Istanbul
A. Grgic
(9 Goals)
Y. En-Nesyri
(26 Goals)
R. Steffen
(8 Assists)
D. Tadic
(12 Assists)
FC Lugano - Fenerbahce Istanbul Key Points
- Fenerbahce have scored nine goals in their last two friendlies.
- In three of Lugano’s last four matches, there have been over 2.5 goals scored.
- Lugano scored five goals in their last two matches.
- Three of Fenerbahce’s last four matches have produced at least three goals.
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Our FC Lugano vs Fenerbahce Istanbul Prediction
Jose Mourinho will be looking to leave his mark in his first game back in Europe as Fenerbahce look to start their campaign well. A win here will give them a chance to put a foot in the next leg. It could be a chance for Fenerbahce to underline their credentials, although Lugano won’t be looking to make it easier for them.
That could open the doors for an entertaining match, and our Lugano vs Fenerbahce prediction is for over 2.5 goals to be scored.
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