Fenerbahce Held to Surprise Draw by Rams Başakşehir in Süper Lig Opener

ISTANBUL (Interstat) — Fenerbahce, a heavy favorite, was held to a 1-1 draw by Rams Başakşehir FK in the Süper Lig season opener for both clubs on Saturday.

Playing at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium, the visitors saw their projected 97.9% win probability evaporate. Defender Milan Škriniar broke the deadlock for Fenerbahce in the 64th minute, assisted by Edson Álvarez.

The home side answered 17 minutes later, with forward Bertuğ Yıldırım leveling the score in the 81st minute off a Levent Mercan assist. The match was a physical affair, producing five yellow cards.

The result leaves each team with an 0-0-1 record to start the domestic campaign, a setback for Fenerbahce against a projected underdog.