What is the form of Galatasaray compared to Fenerbahce?
Both teams head into this tie on the back off defeats from last weekend, but the similarities end there. Galatasaray could and should be doing better, having lost three of their opening 10 games this season, but with six wins under their belt this term, they sit only two points adrift from the lead.
It's a totally different story for Fenerbahce. They have lost half of their Super Lig games this campaign, with five defeats from 10 games. With only two wins to their name, they occupy 15th spot and are only a point above the relegation zone.
Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce head-to-head stats
Four of their last 10 meetings in all competitions have ended in draws. Fenerbahce, who leads in their all-time head-to-head record, has also emerged triumphant in four of their last 10 encounters, losing only twice.
Games played: 304
Galatasaray wins: 95
Draws: 92
Fenerbahce: 117
Players to watch
Erin Derdiyok
Derdiyok has been Galatasaray's main man in front of goal. However, with a tally of four goals, the Swiss forward will be hoping to add to his tally and move closer to double-digit figures.
Andre Ayew
Ayew has only scored twice this season, but that is a testament to how poor Fenerbahce has been. Nonetheless, the Ghanaian is their top scorer and is their biggest three in the final third.
Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce pre-match talk
Can Galatasaray grab top spot on Friday?
Cimbom might have lost their last league game 2-0 against Yeni Malatyaspor, but the Turkish giant will welcome back a few key players for Friday's tie. Furthermore, victory against their bitter rival will see take the lead in the standings temporarily and given that table-topper İstanbul Başakşehir faces a tricky test against Besiktas this weekend, top spot could be Galatasaray's until the next round.
Will Erwin Koeman impress in this derby?
Fenerbahce sacked manager Phillip Cocu after the weekend 3-1 loss at home to Ankaragucu. He had been in charge for only four months but was axed after suffering a fifth defeat in the league. Erwin Koeman, the brother of Ronald Koeman, has been named as their interim boss.
The Dutchman's first game in charge of the first-team will come in the heated Intercontinental Derby. The club might be linked with the likes of Wenger, Jardim, Blanc, and Dalic; but beating their rival to end their five-game winless run in the Super Lig could put him on the path to a permanent role.
TV channels and streaming broadcasts
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In the USA, watch Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce live on TV on beIN SPORTS and Streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
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In Canada, watch Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce live on TV on beIN Sports Canada and Streaming on DAZN and beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada.
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In Australia, watch Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce live on TV on beIN Sports 3 and Streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
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In Canada, watch Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce live on TV on beIN Sports Turkey and Streaming on Digiturk Play and beIN CONNECT Turkey.
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