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Fenerbahce vs Zenit Match Prediction and Expert Betting Tips
Fixture overview
Fenerbahce will host Zenit in a friendly match on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Ulker Fenerbahce Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. The match is part of both teams' preparations for the second half of the 2024/25 season.
Fenerbahce finished the first half of the Turkish Super Lig season in second place, just one point behind leaders Galatasaray. They have won 11 of their 19 league games so far, drawing four and losing four.
Zenit, meanwhile, are top of the Russian Premier League after 19 games, with 13 wins, three draws, and three defeats. They are six points clear of second-placed CSKA Moscow.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams since September 2021, when Zenit won 2-0 in a Champions League group stage match.
Fenerbahce vs Zenit: Team News
Fenerbahce will be without suspended defender Attila Szalai for the match against Zenit. Midfielder Miguel Crespo is also a doubt due to injury.
Zenit will be without injured defender Dejan Lovren for the match against Fenerbahce. Midfielder Wendel is also a doubt due to injury.
Fenerbahce vs Zenit Prediction: Match Odds and Betting Tips
Fenerbahce are the favorites to win the match against Zenit, according to the bookmakers. The home side are priced at 2.00 to win, while Zenit are priced at 3.50. The draw is priced at 3.25.
Over 2.5 goals are likely
Both teams have scored plenty of goals in their respective leagues this season, so we can expect an entertaining match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. Over 2.5 goals are priced at 1.80, which is a good value bet.
Fenerbahce to win
Fenerbahce are the in-form team at the moment, and they will be confident of beating Zenit at home. The Turkish side are priced at 2.00 to win, which is a good value bet.
Correct score prediction: Fenerbahce 2-1 Zenit
We predict that Fenerbahce will win the match 2-1. The Turkish side are the more likely team to score goals, and they should be able to edge out Zenit in a close match.