Fenerbahce vs Samsunspor prediction 06.01.2026 | Turkiye Super Kupa

Fenerbahçe have been statistically formidable in Süper Lig play this season, sitting second with an 11-6-0 record and remaining the only unbeaten side so far. Domenico Tedesco’s men approached the festive period with back-to-back league victories over Eyüpspor and Konyaspor before suffering an unexpected 2-1 defeat to Beşiktaş in the Türkiye Kupası just 48 hours before Christmas. That loss ended Fenerbahçe’s remarkable run of 16 undefeated matches across all competitions; prior to the setback against Beşiktaş, the Yellow Canaries had last tasted defeat in September, when they fell short against GNK Dinamo in the Europa League.

Offensively, Marco Asensio and Anderson Talisca have been key contributors, scoring consistently throughout the league campaign. Defensively and in terms of squad selection, Fenerbahçe do have some setbacks, with important figures such as Archie Brown (toe injury), Cenk Tosun (hernia), and Talisca (calf) currently listed as injured, which could influence rotational decisions. Despite these absences, the squad depth remains strong relative to most Turkish opponents.

Samsunspor have emerged as a competitive force in the Süper Lig this season, currently sitting in sixth place with a 6-7-4 record and posting a respectable 1.47 points per game. However, after defeating Eyüpspor 1-0 on 9 November, they entered a far less productive spell, enduring five winless league matches and an even worse run of eight winless outings across all competitions, including back-to-back defeats in the UEFA Conference League. This unfortunate sequence finally came to an end on Christmas Eve, as Thomas Reis’ side secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Eyüpspor in the Turkish Cup.

Squad leaders such as Carlo Holse and Anthony Musaba have contributed key goals domestically, although the club have at times struggled with injuries and suspensions, particularly in defensive areas, which could affect depth in a high-stakes encounter.