Probable Lineups: Fenerbahçe vs Samsunspor in Super Cup Clash

Fenerbahçe and Samsunspor are set to face off in the highly anticipated Turkcell Super Cup semi-final. This match highlights a new tournament format that involves four teams competing for the title.

Match Details: Fenerbahçe vs. Samsunspor

The match will take place at the Yeni Adana Stadium at 20:30 local time. Referee Ali Şansalan will oversee the game, assisted by Mehmet Emin Tuğral and Mehmet Kısal, with Batuhan Kolak serving as the fourth official.

Probable Lineups

• Fenerbahçe:
  • Ederson
  • Mert
  • Skriniar
  • Oosterwolde
  • Levent
  • İsmail
  • Bartuğ
  • Musaba
  • Asensio
  • Kerem
  • Duran
• Samsunspor:
  • Okan
  • Zeki
  • Satka
  • Borevkovic
  • Tomasson
  • Makoumbou
  • Yunus Emre
  • Celil
  • Holse
  • Ceasay
  • Mouandilmadji

Significance of the Match

This semi-final marks the first time Fenerbahçe and Samsunspor will meet in the Super Cup since its rebranding in 2006. Fenerbahçe finished second in last season’s Süper Lig while Samsunspor secured third place.

Fenerbahçe aims for its fourth Super Cup title, having previously won in 2007, 2009, and 2014. It also seeks redemption after losses in the 2012, 2013, and 2024 finals.

Injury Updates

Fenerbahçe will be without eleven players, including Irfan Can Eğribayat and Cenk Tosun. For Samsunspor, Emre Kılınç and Tanguy Coulibaly are among the injured players, while Cherif Ndiaye is representing Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Recent Encounters

The last four encounters between Fenerbahçe and Samsunspor have ended in draws. Their Süper Lig meetings resulted in two 0-0 ties, along with one 1-1 and one 2-2 stalemate.

As both teams step onto the pitch, fans can expect an exciting match as they vie for a place in the finals against Galatasaray on January 10.