2026-2027 Süper Lig: Galatasaray vs. Fenerbahçe, Probable Lineups

Galatasaray faces city rival Fenerbahçe in one of Turkey’s most heated derbies, a matchup that also features several familiar faces from Serie A. The game, part of Matchday 9 of the Süper Lig, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Italian time at RAMS Park in Istanbul. The home team enters the match with 19 points from the first eight matchdays, trailing surprise leader Amedspor, while the visitors sit in third place with 16 points. Galatasaray also defeated Lille 4-2 in the Champions League, while Fenerbahçe drew 2-2 against Slavia Prague.

For Galatasaray, Okan Buruk is expected to field the midfield duo of Torreira and Lemina, with Akgün and Yılmaz supporting Victor Osimhen. Batrakov is a candidate to round out the attack, while Sallai and Jakobs are expected to play on the defensive flanks. Former Milan player Rafael Leão, however, will not be available due to injury.

Fenerbahçe is expected to rely on Kanté and Guendouzi in midfield, with Mason Greenwood and Aktürkoğlu among the players called upon to support Lukaku. In defense, Semedo and Brown are expected on the flanks, while former Inter player Škriniar is expected to lead the back line.

Probable Lineups

Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Çakır; Sallai, Sánchez, Bardakcı, Jakobs; Torreira, Lemina; Akgün, Batrakov, Yılmaz; Osimhen.

Fenerbahçe (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Semedo, Škriniar, Oppong, Brown; Kanté, Guendouzi; Aydın, Greenwood, Aktürkoğlu; Lukaku