Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce Prediction 10.01.2026 | Turkish Super Cup

Okan Buruk’s warriors are flying high at the summit of the Super Lig standings, yet complacency is not an option, with fierce rivals Fenerbahce breathing down their necks and just three points separating the two Istanbul giants in an increasingly heated title race.

Galatasaray’s domestic dominance this season has been built on rock-solid foundations, shipping a mere 12 goals across 17 league outings, while their impressive return of 39 goals scored underlines their ruthlessness at both ends of the pitch.

Since suffering a 1-0 setback against Monaco in their most recent Champions League appearance, the Lions have responded in emphatic fashion, piecing together a four-match winning streak in all competitions, highlighted by a commanding 4-1 demolition of Trabzonspor that sealed their place in a blockbuster Turkish Super Cup final.

However, Gala will be forced to take on their bitter rivals without several key figures, as Mario Lemina, Ismail Jakobs and Nigerian talisman Victor Osimhen are all unavailable due to international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations, leaving Buruk with notable gaps to fill for this high-stakes showdown.

Meanwhile, Fenerbahce head into their landmark 20th Turkish Super Cup final determined to bring an end to a trophy drought in this competition that has stretched for more than a decade, having last lifted the silverware back in the 2014–15 season.

Under the guidance of Domenico Tedesco, who stepped in following Jose Mourinho’s departure after their Champions League playoff elimination, the Yellow Canaries have performed admirably on the domestic front. They remain the only unbeaten side in the Super Lig, although a frustrating number of draws has prevented them from sitting atop the standings, with their record currently reading 11 wins and six stalemates.

The curtain came down on 2025 in disappointing fashion, as Fenerbahce suffered a 2–1 defeat to Besiktas to open their Turkish Cup campaign. However, they responded swiftly and emphatically, delivering a composed display to dispatch Samsunspor 2–0 in the Super Cup semi-final, booking a mouth-watering showdown with Galatasaray in the final.

Playing on neutral ground should pose little concern for Tedesco’s men, given their impressive performances away from home. Fenerbahce are unbeaten in their last eight matches on the road across all competitions, winning five of those encounters and scoring at least three goals in each of those victories.

As is the case with their fierce rivals, Fenerbahce will be forced to cope without Dorgeles Nene and star striker Youssef En-Nesyri, both absent due to their commitments at the Africa Cup of Nations, a setback that undeniably dents their attacking firepower ahead of this high-stakes clash.