Fenerbahce vs Konyaspor

ISTANBUL (Interstat) — Fenerbahce looks to maintain its position near the top of the Süper Lig table when it hosts struggling Konyaspor at Ülker Stadium on Monday.

The match, a rescheduled fixture from the Turkish top flight, pits one of the league’s most potent attacks against a side mired in the bottom half. Fenerbahce enters with just one loss in its last 10 domestic matches, sitting on 30 points from 13 games. Konyaspor has managed only 13 points from the same number of outings.

Fenerbahce is coming off a 1-1 draw at Rams Başakşehir FK last Saturday, which snapped a three-game winning streak in which it scored 13 goals. Its home form has been particularly strong, with four wins and a draw in its last five at Ülker Stadium, averaging three goals per game in those victories.

Konyaspor, meanwhile, is winless in its last four matches, with three losses and a draw. Its most recent result was a 1-1 home draw with Rizespor on Dec. 6. Defensive frailties have been a consistent issue; the team has conceded three or more goals in four matches this season, including recent losses to Trabzonspor (3-1) and Fatih Karagumruk (2-0).

Historical precedent heavily favors the hosts. Fenerbahce has won the last five meetings between the two sides in all competitions, outscoring Konyaspor 12-2 in that span. Konyaspor’s last victory at Ülker Stadium came in 2017.

A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts a 2-1 victory for Fenerbahce, aligning with both recent form and the historical head-to-head record.

For Konyaspor, the schedule offers little respite after Monday’s daunting trip. Its next match is another crucial league encounter at home against Kayserispor on Dec. 20, as it seeks to climb away from the relegation zone.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) on Monday, Dec. 15.