Fenerbahçe vs Athletic Club: UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Match Preview
Fenerbahçe and Athletic Club will face off in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, March 9th at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul. The Turkish and Spanish clubs will be looking to book their place in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Fenerbahçe finished second in Group B behind Rennes, while Athletic Club topped Group E ahead of Manchester United. Both teams have been in good form in recent weeks, with Fenerbahçe winning their last three matches in all competitions and Athletic Club unbeaten in their last five.
The match is expected to be a close and competitive affair. Fenerbahçe will be looking to use their home advantage to their advantage, while Athletic Club will be hoping to continue their good form on the road.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever meeting between Fenerbahçe and Athletic Club.
Form
Fenerbahçe: W-W-W-D-L
Athletic Club: W-W-D-D-D
Team News
Fenerbahçe are without injured defender Mauricio Isla.
Athletic Club are without suspended midfielder Ander Herrera.
Predicted Lineups
Fenerbahçe: Bayindir; Kadioglu, Szalai, Luyindama, Alioski; Arao, Crespo; Rossi, Lincoln, Emre Mor; Valencia
Athletic Club: Simon; De Marcos, Vivian, Yeray, Yuri; Berenguer, Vesga, Sancet, Nico Williams; Guruzeta, Muniain
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, but I think Fenerbahçe will edge it. They have the home advantage and have been in good form in recent weeks. Athletic Club are a good team, but I think Fenerbahçe will be too strong for them on this occasion.
Score Prediction: Fenerbahçe 2-1 Athletic Club
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