Göztepe vs. Fenerbahçe: Match Preview
In the 2nd week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe will face newly promoted Göztepe. The Yellow-Navy Blues recently drew with Lille and exited the Champions League.
Jose Mourinho’s squad is looking to bounce back with a win against Göztepe. The match will be officiated by Kadir Sağlam, with assistants Volkan Ahmet Narinç and Ogün Kamacı. Fenerbahçe will be without Fred, who is still injured, and Mert Hakan Yandaş and İrfan Can Eğribayat, who are suspended.
As Fenerbahçe continues its journey in the Europa League, the focus now shifts to the Süper Lig. After starting the season with a victory against Adana Demirspor, Fenerbahçe aims to secure three points in their away match against Göztepe. Göztepe, who drew 0-0 with Antalyaspor in their first match, hasn’t won in their last 16 Süper Lig games since being relegated in the 2021-2022 season. The Izmir side, with the support of their fans, hopes to break this streak against Fenerbahçe. The match will take place at Gürsel Aksel Stadium.
GÖZTEPE VS. FENERBAHÇE: DATE, TIME, LIVE STREAM
In the 2nd week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe will visit Göztepe.
The Izmir team, who finished second in the 1st League last season behind Eyüpspor, has been promoted to the Süper Lig.
Göztepe, who drew 0-0 with Antalyaspor in their first match, aims to secure points against Fenerbahçe.
The Göztepe – Fenerbahçe match will kick off on Saturday, August 17, at 21:45. The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports 1.
GÖZTEPE VS. FENERBAHÇE: REFEREE
Kadir Sağlam will officiate the Göztepe – Fenerbahçe match. Volkan Ahmet Narinç and Ogün Kamacı will assist him, with Ömer Tolga Güldibi serving as the fourth official.
FENERBAHÇE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with Lille at Kadıköy, thus exiting the Champions League. The Yellow-Navy Blues will now continue in the UEFA Europa League. Fenerbahçe aims to boost morale by securing a win against Göztepe.
HOST TEAM WITHOUT A WIN IN 16 GAMES
Returning to the league after a two-season absence, Göztepe started their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Antalyaspor. The team has not won a match in 16 Süper Lig games, including the last 15 weeks of the 2021-2022 season.
Göztepe, who returned to the Süper Lig after a two-season break, will face Fenerbahçe at home in their second match.
The match at Gürsel Aksel Stadium will begin at 21:45. Kadir Sağlam will officiate. Göztepe’s new Japanese midfielder Kuyru Matsuki will miss the match due to injury, while their latest signing, Cameroonian defender Malcom Bokele, could make his debut if selected. The stadium is expected to be sold out.
STOILOV AGAINST HIS FORMER CLUB
Göztepe’s Bulgarian coach Stanimir Stoilov once played for Fenerbahçe. Stoilov wore the Yellow-Navy Blue jersey during the 1992-1993 season, appearing in 13 matches and scoring 5 goals, including friendlies. Among the current Göztepe players, left-back İsmail Köybaşı, right-back Nazım Sangare, and Uğur Kaan Yıldız also played for Fenerbahçe. İsmail captained Göztepe and played for Fenerbahçe from 2016 to 2019, Nazım was part of Fenerbahçe from 2020 to 2022, and Uğur Kaan came through Fenerbahçe’s youth system, playing in various age categories.
