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Fenerbahce host Union Saint-Gilloise in their Europa League curtain-raiser on Thursday. The Belgian outfit are without a win in four outings.
Fenerbahce were left red-faced last Saturday, as they fell to a disappointing 3-1 loss to Galatasaray in the latest edition of the heated Intercontinental Derby.
Before that, Jose Mourinho’s men were on a run of three victories and had gone six matches without defeat across competitions, claiming four wins.
Fenerbahce will now get their campaign underway in the Europa League, having suffered a 3-2 aggregate defeat to LOSC Lille in the third round of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
Saint-Gilloise, meanwhile, continue to struggle in the new campaign, as they drew goalless with Standard Liege in the Belgian top flight on Friday.
Sebastien Pocognoli's men are winless in four games in the Jupiler League, where they are 12th in the points table with 10 points from eight games.
Like Thursday’s hosts, Saint-Gilloise were dumped out of the Champions League qualifying race in the third round courtesy of a 4-1 aggregate loss to Slavia Prague.
Fenerbahce vs Union Saint-Gilloise Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the third meeting between Fenerbahce and Union Saint-Gilloise, with both sides claiming one win each.
- Saint-Gilloise have won one of their last eight games across competitions, losing four, since August.
- Fenerbahce have lost one of their last 10 competitive home games, claiming seven wins, since April.
- Saint-Gilloise are on a run of six away matches without a win this season, losing three.
Fenerbahce vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction
Following a humbling derby defeat, Fenerbahce will head into the midweek clash looking to return to winning ways and restore some pride.
Saint-Gilloise, meanwhile, have struggled to get going on their travels, so expect Mourinho’s men to come away with all three points.
Prediction: Fenerbahce 3-0 Saint-Gilloise
Fenerbahce vs Union Saint-Gilloise Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Fenerbahce to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in four of Fenerbahce's last five matches.)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been at least five bookings in five of Fenerbahce's last six games.)
