"It is difficult to predict derby matches in advance."
These words were said by well-known Turkish expert Hamza Hamzaoğlu while talking about the match between "Fenerbahce" and "Galatasaray" in the XIV round of the Turkish Super League today.
The 55-year-old expert said that the fate of derby matches is determined by the patience and desire of the head coaches and players.
"This meeting is important for both teams. Home side Fenerbahce is in good form. The team is on a successful run after the arrival of Domenico Tedesco. They are more hopeful for the championship this season. It is written that Anderson Talisca will play as a striker. In my opinion, the Brazilian player is more effective when he plays behind the striker. The Yellow-Navy Blues have no serious losses," he said in a statement to AZERTAC.
According to him, the many losses in "Galatasaray" will negatively affect the team: "It is interesting to see what form Victor Osimhen will be in after returning from injury. Maybe head coach Okan Buruk will give Arda Ünya a chance in defense. I expect him to be behind Leroy Sane. Kazımcan Karataş may be on the field on the left wing. The young football player has a high attacking potential. If they play with this system, Abdülkərim Bardakçı will move to the left, and Davinson Sançes will remain in the center. The moment that will determine the fate of today's match will be how much Fenerbahce presses. The guests may get tired in the second half with a high tempo and this squad."
The "Fenerbahce"-"Galatasaray" match, which will be held at the "Şükrü Saracoğlu" stadium, will start at 21:00 Baku time. The principled match will be managed by Yasin Kol.
It should be noted that Hamza Hamzaoğlu won the Turkish championship, the national cup and the Super Cup for the team during his time at Galatasaray.