Fenerbahce — Fatih Karagumruk : Match Preview and Prediction for October 19,2025

Fenerbahce’s Recent Form

Domenico Tedesco’s Fenerbahce squad displayed solid performance in their recent matches leading up to the October international break, effectively quieting the rumors about his potential dismissal, which arose from the new club president’s preference for a local specialist. Before the break, Fenerbahce significantly improved their position in the Europa League by securing a 2-1 home victory against Nice, and also triumphed over Antalyaspor with a 2-0 scoreline in the .

Defensive Solidity and Team Absences

However, their away fixture against Samsunspor ended in a 0-0 draw, marking another instance of dropped points. Despite this, the team has shown considerable improvement in their defensive organization, which is expected to lay the groundwork for better results moving forward. For the upcoming match against Karagumruk, Fenerbahce will be without Duran due to injury and Škriniar due to accumulated yellow cards.

Fatih Karagumruk’s Struggle to Stay in

After only one season, the red-greens managed to return to the , but there’s a strong possibility that Fatih Karagumruk might be relegated once again, solidifying their reputation as a ‘yo-yo’ club.

Poor Start to the Season and Coaching Pressure

Consider their current predicament: following a 0-2 home defeat to Gaziantep, the Istanbul-based team finds itself firmly in last place in the league, with only one victory in eight matchdays (all other matches being losses). Marcel Lička inherited a squad that lacked proper pre-season preparation, and it’s quite possible that Lička himself could be dismissed in the near future.

Defensive Weakness and Key Absences

The team struggles defensively and cannot match the pace of their opponents. Consequently, facing a star-studded Fenerbahce in this derby will be an extremely tough challenge for Karagumruk. They will be without Roco and Esgaio for the Fenerbahce match.