Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Europa League, February 20, 2025
Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce Preview
- Competition: UEFA Europa League.
- Date: Thursday, February 20.
- Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Lotto Park.
Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce will take place at Lotto Park for the second leg of the Europa League playoff round in the late kick-off slot on February 20.
The hosts will enter this contest with a mountain to climb after a toothless first-leg display. Playing away from home, they fell to a 3-0 defeat, which was their second in the last five matches. The other results are two wins and a draw. In this run, Anderlecht have scored five goals and conceded six, keeping two clean sheets. They traveled to Charleroi and defeated them 1-0 in the Belgian Pro League and will look to derive confidence from that result.
Fenerbahce, on the other hand, have one foot in the next round but will avoid complacency. They are in great touch currently and look set to finish this season on a high note. The Turkish giants have won each of their last five games across competitions. In this run, they scored 16 goals and conceded just three, keeping three clean sheets as well. They defeated Kasimpasa 3-1 in their last outing and will look to extend their winning run going forward.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Anderlecht Team News
Manager Roel Clement went with a strong lineup in his team’s last two matches. Most of the players played at a decent level and he used several substitutes to divide the workload amongst the team. There were no new injuries or suspensions to report from Anderlecht’s last two outings.
However, they will be without two key players for the foreseeable future. Kasper Dolberg (medial collateral ligament) will be out until the end of the season, while Majeed Ashimeru (muscle) is a doubt for the next couple of games.
Fenerbahce Team News
Manager Jose Mourinho fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they secured a comfortable win. He will likely use the same XI as the first leg, with all the players putting in great shifts. The four substitutes had great games as well.
However, there were no new injuries or suspensions picked up. They will be without four players for the next match. Caglar Soyuncu (muscle), Dominik Livakovic (thigh), Jayden Oosterwolde (cruciate ligament) and Rodrigo Becao (cruciate ligament) will miss out as they continue to recover.
Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce Predicted Lineups
Anderlecht Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Colin Coosemans (C).
Defenders: Killian Sardella, Adryelson, Lucas Hey, Ludwig Augustinsson.
Midfielders: Leander Dendoncker, Theo Leoni, Mario Stroeykens.
Forwards: Tristan Degreef, Cesar Huerta, Luis Vazquez.
Fenerbahce Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2)
Goalkeeper: Irfan Can Egribayat.
Defenders: Milan Skriniar, Sofyan Amrabat, Yusuf Akcicek.
Midfielders: Bright Osayi-Samuel, Fred, Sebastian Szymanski, Filip Kostic.
Forwards: Dusan Tadic, Youssef En-Nesyri, Edin Dzeko (C)
Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have met exactly five times before in their respective histories. However, this tie has been very one-sided. Fenerbahce have won four of the last five meetings, with the fifth game with Anderlecht ending in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 13/02/25 | Fenerbahce 3-0 Anderlecht | UEFA Europa League |
| 08/11/18 | Fenerbahce 2-0 Anderlecht | UEFA Europa League |
| 25/10/18 | Anderlecht 2-2 Fenerbahce | UEFA Europa League |
| 30/08/07 | Anderlecht 0-2 Fenerbahce | UEFA Champions League |
| 15/08/07 | Fenerbahce 1-0 Anderlecht | UEFA Champions League |
Key Players to Watch in Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce
Luis Vazquez (Anderlecht)
Vazquez has been one of the top performers for Anderlecht in this season’s Europa League and has contributed three goals and assists. His two goals have come from just 1.07 xG, while his solitary assist has come from just 0.30 xA, meaning Vazquez is a real asset in the box for the Belgian side.
Edin Dzeko (Fenerbahce)
The Bosnian veteran has been among the top performers for his team in the Europa League this season. Along with captaining the side, Dzeko has chipped in with three goals and two assists as well. His goals have come from a decent 2.41 xG, while his assists have come from just 0.84 xA, meaning he has helped his team immensely in the final third.
Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce Prediction
Going by the recent head-to-head, which includes last week’s lopsided result, Fenerbahce are favourites to progress. Anderlecht may put up a fight though, and this could end in a score draw.
Prediction: Anderlecht 2-2 Fenerbahce
Where to Watch Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Belgium | RTBF, Telenet |
| Turkey | TRT |
FAQs
Q. When is Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce?
A. Anderlecht will host Fenerbahce on Thursday, February 20 at 8:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce?
A. Anderlecht 2-2 Fenerbahce.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce?
A. Fenerbahce have won four of the last five meetings against Anderlecht and there has been one draw.