Fenerbahce vs Roma Prediction, Preview, Team News & Lineups

UEFA Champions League  -  Fenerbahce VS AS Roma
Match Time:11-09-2026 00:45 Friday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Fenerbahce and Roma will meet at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in the opening round of the 2026-27 Champions League league phase. Both clubs are returning to Europe's top competition after long absences, making this an important occasion for both sides. Fenerbahce will have the advantage of playing at home, while Roma arrive in Istanbul with three consecutive wins and plenty of attacking confidence.

Team Analysis:
Fenerbahce finally secured their place in the Champions League after overcoming Gornik Zabrze, Sturm Graz and Lyon during qualifying. However, their domestic start has been less convincing. They lost their opening league match against Genclerbirligi, recovered with two consecutive victories, but then suffered another home defeat to Besiktas. Their strong European home record could nevertheless give them confidence, as they have lost only five of their last 32 home matches in European competition.

Roma have made a much stronger start to the new campaign. Gian Piero Gasperini's side have won all three of their Serie A matches, scoring 10 goals in the process. Donyell Malen has already scored five times, while the combination of Malen and Paulo Dybala gives Roma a major threat in the final third. Their momentum makes them capable of challenging Fenerbahce despite the difficult atmosphere in Istanbul.

Player Situation:
Fenerbahce will be without Matteo Guendouzi due to suspension, while Jayden Oosterwolde remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. Marco Asensio is also doubtful because of a thigh problem. With Talisca having moved to Al Jazira, Romelu Lukaku and Vedat Muriqi are among the main options in attack.

Roma have fewer concerns. Lorenzo Pellegrini remains unavailable while recovering from a thigh injury, but Gasperini otherwise has an almost fully fit squad. Dybala and Malen are expected to lead the attack, with Malen's early-season scoring form likely to be one of the key factors in the match.

Result Prediction:
Fenerbahce's home advantage should make this a competitive encounter, particularly given their impressive record in European matches at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium. However, Roma's current form and attacking quality make them difficult to contain. With both sides capable of creating chances, a high-scoring draw looks like the most likely outcome.

Prediction:Fenerbahce 2-2 Roma