ISTANBUL — Fenerbahçe S.K. welcomes Gençlerbirliği S.K. to the Chobani Stadyumu (Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi) tonight, 09 February 2026, as the “Yellow Canaries” look to maintain their relentless pursuit of the Süper Lig title.
The match, scheduled for a 20:00 local kickoff (12:00 PM EST), finds Domenico Tedesco’s side in second place with 46 points. Fenerbahçe enters the fixture with significant momentum following a 2-0 away victory against Kocaelispor and a recent 3-1 comeback win in the Türkiye Kupası. Historically, the Istanbul giants have dominated this matchup at home, remaining unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 league meetings against the Ankara-based side.
Squad News and Tactical Outlook
The primary talking point in Istanbul is the potential debut of high-profile winter signings. Reports suggest Tedesco is weighing the inclusion of N’Golo Kanté in the starting XI to bolster the midfield. However, the backline faces a reshuffle due to the absence of Milan Škriniar, leaving a vacancy at centre-back that could be filled by Çağlar Söyüncü or the young Yiğit Efe Demir.
Gençlerbirliği, currently sitting 11th in the table, arrives as a “resurgent mid-table side” capable of causing frustration. While they average 1.5 goals per game, they face a daunting task against a Fenerbahçe offence that has averaged 2.7 goals per match recently. The “Wind of Ankara” will likely rely on Anthony Musaba to exploit any gaps left by the hosts’ attacking full-backs.
Head-to-Head and Betting Odds
In their previous encounter on 31 August 2025, Fenerbahçe secured a convincing 3-1 victory. Betting markets heavily favour the home side, with some models giving Fenerbahçe an 83% probability of victory.
| Metric | Fenerbahçe | Gençlerbirliği |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 2nd | 11th |
| Points | 46 | ~25-28 |
| Avg. Possession | 58.4% | 39.0% |
Match Details
- Date: Monday, 09 February 2026
- Venue: Chobani Stadyumu, Istanbul
- Kickoff: 20:00 TRT (17:00 UTC)
- Broadcast: TOD TV / beIN Sports Turkey
With the title race tightening, Fenerbahçe cannot afford a slip-up against a Gençlerbirliği side that has historically struggled at the Şükrü Saracoğlu. Fans will be watching closely to see if Tedesco integrates his new stars immediately or sticks with the core that has kept them within striking distance of the top spot.