Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce prediction 24.02.2025 | Super Lig

• Competition: Super Lig
• Date: Monday, 24th February, 2025
• Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CET
• Venue: Rams Park (Istanbul)

On Monday evening, we will have the opportunity to watch the popular "Intercontinental Derby" between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, which could decide the outcome of this season for both sides.

Galatasaray invested a lot of money in recent years and managed to win the last two league titles. Right now, they are 1st with 63 points from 23 matches - six points away from 2nd-placed Fenerbahce. With a potential win, they would have a nine-point advantage, which would be almost impossible to overcome in the Turkish Super Lig. However, they failed to make a significant run in Europe, which was also one of their goals. This year, they again finished the competition in the Europa League 1/16 Finals as AZ Alkmaar just knocked out them 6:3 on aggregate.

Fenerbahce also invested a lot of money recently but wasn't as successful, only winning the Cup last year. The last time they won the league title was back in 2013/14, over a decade ago. They desperately need a trophy, and this game against Galatasaray is incredibly important for them. Unlike Galata, Fenerbahce are doing much better in Europe. This year, the popular Yellow Canaries secured the 1/8 Finals with a win over Anderlecht and will face off against Rangers.

Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce pick: Over 2.5 goals

Lately, Galatasaray has played mostly high-scoring games and were over 2.5 goals in the last five matches in all competitions. Their offense has been great throughout the season, but their defense was far from impressive lately as they allowed eight goals during that five-game stretch - 1.6 per game.

Fenerbahce are in good form, having won five and drawn one in the last six matches in all competitions. Like Galata, Fenerbahce has a great offense but has some defensive problems away from home. On the road, they allowed two or more goals in three of the last five matches. It is evident they are keeping their net intact only against weak opponents from the Super Lig, while that is not the case against good teams.

In the last h2h game, Galatasaray won 3:1. Moreover, we saw three or more goals in four of the last six h2h games.

Both teams have been excellent offensively, averaging around 2.6 goals per game in the Super Lig. Considering that, h2h games and not that great defensive performances, we expect a high-scoring game, most likely with both teams scoring.