The Süper Lig title race reaches a critical juncture tonight, 23 February 2026, as Fenerbahçe hosts Kas\u0131mpa\u015fa at the Šükrü Saraco\u011flu Stadium. Following Galatasaray’s unexpected 2-0 defeat to Konyaspor over the weekend, the Yellow Canaries have a golden opportunity to tighten their grip on the top of the table in this Matchday 23 closing fixture.
Match Details & Broadcast Information
- Date: Monday, 23 February 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 local time (TRT)
- Venue: Šükrü Saraco\u011flu Spor Kompleksi, Istanbul
- Broadcast: beIN Sports 1
Head-to-Head (H2H) Dominance
Historical data heavily favours the home side. In their last 36 competitive meetings, Fenerbahçe has secured 30 victories, while Kas\u0131mpa\u015fa has managed only 3 wins. The goal-scoring trends are equally lopsided, with Fenerbahçe averaging 2.6 goals per match against their Istanbul rivals.
Notably, Fenerbahçe remains unbeaten in their last 10 encounters with Kas\u0131mpa\u015fa, though their most recent meeting at Recep Tayyip Erdo\u011fan Stadium ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
Current Form & Team News
Fenerbahçe: The hosts enter this match as the only remaining undefeated team in the Süper Lig this season. Despite a recent continental setback against Nottingham Forest, their domestic form is stellar, having won four of their last five league matches while scoring 12 goals in that span.
Kas\u0131mpa\u015fa: The visitors face a daunting task without two of their key pillars. Rodrigo Becao and Kerem Demirbay have both been ruled out of the matchday squad due to injuries, significantly weakening the Apaches’ defensive and midfield spine.
Tactical Outlook
With the “Chobani Stadium” (Saraco\u011flu) expected to be at near-capacity, Fenerbahçe is predicted to deploy an aggressive high-press from the opening whistle. Kas\u0131mpa\u015fa, currently struggling with away form, will likely rely on counter-attacking transitions, though the absence of Demirbay may hinder their ability to progress the ball through the middle third.
For Canadian viewers and international fans, this match represents a pivotal moment in the Turkish title race, as Fenerbahçe looks to capitalise on their rivals’ slip-ups and extend their lead at the summit of the standings.