Things to know ahead Galatasaray vs. Fenerbahce clash The ...

The Turkish Super Lig title race could take a decisive twist as Galatasaray welcome arch-rivals and closest contenders, Fenerbahce, to Rams Park on Monday night for the round 25 finale.

Galatasaray hold a six-point lead at the top of the Super Lig, allowing them to approach this showdown with the primary goal of avoiding defeat to maintain their advantage.

However, with tensions already high between these fierce rivals, the atmosphere at Rams Park is expected to be intense, and the home fans will demand an aggressive approach from Okan Buruk’s side.

Monday’s clash carries added significance for Cimbom, who are eager to restore faith among their supporters still reeling from their Europa League exit—a disappointing 6-3 aggregate defeat to AZ Alkmaar, following a 2-2 draw in the second leg at Rams Park on Thursday.

Despite an impressive 23-match unbeaten run in the league, Galatasaray have lacked fluency in recent weeks, as seen in their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Çaykur Rizespor last time out.

Buruk’s standing among the fans has taken a hit, but a performance similar to their commanding 3-1 win over Fenerbahçe in the reverse fixture could help rebuild confidence.

Still, Cimbom will be wary of history repeating itself, as their last meeting with Fenerbahçe at Rams Park ended in a 1-0 defeat last May—denying them the chance to secure the title against their fiercest rivals.

However, the match was marred by chaos in the stands, forcing José Mourinho’s side to temporarily leave the pitch, while disturbing images later surfaced showing some fans carrying weapons.

The Yellow Canaries can expect a similarly hostile atmosphere at Rams Park on Monday, with tensions between the two clubs further inflamed by ongoing refereeing controversies this season.

On the pitch, Fenerbahçe have maintained pressure in the title race, claiming a 3-1 home victory over Kasımpaşa last Sunday to extend their league-winning streak to seven matches.

Mourinho’s side have shown slightly better form than Galatasaray in recent weeks, and despite winning just one of their last six encounters with their fierce rivals—losing four—they will head to Istanbul with confidence.

Galatasaray Turkish Super Lig form:

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Fenerbahce Turkish Super Lig form:

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Galatasaray possible starting lineup: Muslera; Sanchez, Bardakci, Cuesta; Frankowski, Torreira, Sara, Yilmaz; Mertens; Osimhen, Kutucu

Fenerbahce’s possible starting lineup: Livakovic; Djiku, Skriniar, Mercan; Aydin, Fred, Amrabat, Szymanski, Kostic; Talisca, En-Neysri

KO:

6:00 pm

Stadium

RAMS Park

Bet Prediction

Over1.5goals