Twente vs Fenerbahce prediction: EUROPE: Europa League – League phase betting tips on match 2024-10-02 19:00.
[p]Twente proved stagefright wasn’t an issue on their return to the main draw of a UEFA competition for the first time since 2012/13, as they courageously held on for a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Joseph Oosting’s men performed admirably in their Europa League (UEL) opener, but the Twente boss will be feeling the pressure here with that being his side’s fifth consecutive game without a win on the continental circuit (D3, L2). [/p]
[p]The Twente faithful will be doing their utmost to help their troops end that streak here, especially since the Tukkers have treated them to 11 wins in their last 15 home matches (D3, L1). The arrival of Fenerbahçe might throw a spanner in the works as they seek to build on that impressive run, since Twente have lost three of the four prior H2Hs (W1). [/p]
[p]Fenerbahçe have plenty more recent experience in Europe to lean on compared to their hosts, having made it to the quarter-finals of last season’s Conference League, and the round of 16 the UEL the campaign prior. The former was sparked by winning their play-off round tie against Twente to make it into the group stage, but not only were they victorious, they dominated over both legs to eventually win 6-1 on aggregate![/p]
[p]The Yellow Canaries have not always had it that easy against Dutch clubs, as those two victories served to bring their all-time record against them to an equal standing in their 22 previous encounters (W9, D4, L9). José Mourinho’s men will be confident they can tip the balance in their favour by continuing their fine form that’s seen them win five of their last six outings (L1), including a 2-1 triumph of Royale Union SG on matchday one. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Sam Lammers proved to be Twente’s hero with his equaliser against United, although that was his fourth successive club goal to arrive on the road. Any Lammers effort may be in vain if Edin Džeko has his say, since he’s been on the winning side in each of the last 11 matches he’s scored in in European competition, including Fenerbahçe’s 1-0 win at this ground last season.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Fenerbahçe have scored first in eight of their last nine matches.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Peter Stavrinou[/i][/p]