Istanbul Basaksehir FK vs Fenerbahce SK Best odds and tips

Fenerbahce SK are the bookmakers’ clear favourites to beat Istanbul Basaksehir FK in Friday’s Super Lig clash and we’re happy to take the visitors at 1.80 to justify their odds-on status. Jose Mourinho has quickly stamped his authority on the club since taking over in June 2024 and his side are second in the Super Lig 2024-2025 table with 75 points from 32 games. Basaksehir FK are fifth with 51 points from the same number of games, so there is a real gulf in class between the clubs that could be reflected in the result. Mourinho’s teams are always structured and organised, but the Fener side have a real pragmatic approach to their football that should suit the veteran coach’s style. They are not the most expansive side, preferring to sit in shape and press selectively when they can be sure of winning the ball back. It’s a recipe that has worked well on the road with Fener averaging 2.62 goals scored and only 1.00 goals conceded per away fixture in the league this season.

Basaksehir are a more progressive side that likes to build from the back through their technical midfielders and play a possession-based game. Cagdas Atan’s men have won 4 and lost only 1 of their last 5 Super Lig fixtures, beating Hatayspor 4-2 in their last away game, but they have failed to beat Fenerbahce in their last 2 home games in the league. Krzysztof Piatek is the focal point of their attack and the Polish international has 21 goals in 30 Super Lig appearances, while Miguel Crespo has been a creative spark recently, providing 3 assists in the last 5 games that have seen Basaksehir score 10 goals. Fenerbahce have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 Super Lig fixtures, falling to a 1-0 home defeat to Besiktas last time out. Anderson Talisca has been on fire for them recently, scoring 7 of their 12 goals in the last 5, but Youssef En-Nesyri is the main man up front with 16 goals in 30 Super Lig games.

Fenerbahce’s recent form has been mixed, but they are unbeaten in their last two away league fixtures and will probably be confident of getting another positive result on Friday. Basaksehir have been in great form at home, winning both of their last two Super Lig matches, but Fener’s away record is superior and they should have the patience and precision to break through the home side’s defence. The visitors are 1.80 to win the match and we believe Mourinho’s men will maintain their momentum and take the points in this clash. The home side are 4.30 to win, which is far too short for a side that has lost three of their 16 home league fixtures this season. The over 2.5 goals market is also attractive at 1.71, but Fener are pragmatic enough to keep the game quiet if they can get ahead.