Fenerbahce vs Sivasspor prediction 04.12.2023

• Competition: Turkey Super League
• Date: 4th  December 2023
• Time:  17:00 UTC / 18:00 CET
• Venue: Sukru Saracoglu Stadium (Istanbul)

Though the season is still in its early phase, it appears that the battle for the title of Turkish champion will be a two-club race between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. After 13 rounds, both clubs emerged at the top of the table with 34 points each, while the closest competitor, Besiktas, trails by 9 points.

Fenerbahce signed several high-profile European players during the summer transfer window and the season initially looked promising. However, recent weeks have seen a decline in their performance and a series of poor results. For a team of such quality and experience, a 6:1 defeat, as was the case against Nordsjaelland in Denmark during the group stage of the Europa Conference League, is not acceptable. In their next match, they have a chance to demonstrate their true character.

Last season, Sivasspor had a challenging time maintaining their position in the league. This season, their primary aim is to secure their standing in the club and strive for a higher ranking. As of now, they are having an acceptable season and are currently in 12th place with 15 points. Their last round saw a thrilling 3:3 draw at home against Trabzonspor. Despite having a two-goal lead at one stage in the game, they risked losing. However, looking at the final result, it was a fair outcome.

Fenerbahce vs Sivasspor pick: ASIAN HANDICAP 1 (-1.5)

While it may seem like an underestimation of the opposing team, this game couldn’t have come at a better time for Fenerbahce. The club’s three losses in their last five games across all competitions have undoubtedly set off alarm bells for everyone affiliated with the team. Only a string of solid performances can pull the yellow and black out of this slump. They are too skilled a team to continually post such disappointing results, and the visiting team simply isn’t at a level where they pose a real threat. Expectations are high for the Fenerbahce players to step up, show their mettle, and play with aggression and offense from the get-go. While Sivasspor has managed to score a few points on this turf in the past, the odds of a repeat performance this time around are slim.