Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Fenerbahce
Match Time & Date:
11/12/2024
16:30
Prediction: 1-1
Athletic Bilbao
Ground at Ulker Stadium Sukru Saracoglu will be shaking when Fenerbahce and Athletic Club lock horns in a highly-anticipated Europa League game. Fenerbahce aim to recover from a heart-breaking loss to Besiktas and, one thing is for sure, Jose Mourinho’s players will leave their hearts on the field. Former Manchester United midfielder Fred is banned for the match, while Dutch defender Jayden Oosterwolde misses out with injury.
The Lions, on the other hand, are on a five-game winning run in all competitions, but beating Fenerbahce in Istanbul is easier said than done. A close encounter is on the cards and we believe that punters from all four corners of the world can find value in betting on draw. Yet another ex-Man Utd midfielder Ander Herrera should be the only absentee in the away team, while influential attacker Nico Williams returns to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Villarreal.
Highlighted Player (Iñaki Williams):
Inaki Williams is one of the most talented Spanish players. The pacey winger, who plays as a centre-forward as well, started his senior career at Basconia, scoring seven goals in 18 appearances for the club. In 2014 he moved to Athletic Bilbao, but he played for the reserve team at the beginning.
Inaki impressed in the 2014/2015 season with Athletic Bilbao B and, as a result, he was given a chance to prove his worth in the Spanish top flight with the first team. The Spanish footballer made his La liga debut on December 6, 2014, replacing injured attacker Aritz Aduriz in a 1-0 loss to Cordoba.
Inaki Williams represented Spain at the 2017 U21 European Championship in Poland and he played 20 minutes in a 1-0 loss to Germany in the final of the tournament. Speaking of the senior squad, the Athletic Bilbao footballer made his Spain debut in a 3-1 victory over Bosnia on May 29, 2016. Inaki Williams was born in Bilbao on June 15, 1994.
Highlighted Team (Fenerbahce):
Fenerbahce are one of the biggest football clubs in Turkey. The Kanaryalar were founded on 3 May, 1907 as Fenerbahce Futbol Kulubu. Fener won their first domestic trophy in 1959 and they quickly established themselves as one of the main forces in Turkish football.
In 2014 Fenerbahce clinched their 19th league title, with the team finishing the season nine points clear of Besiktas. Galatasaray are considered Fener’s bitterest rivals and the two teams face each other in Kitalar Arasi Derbi. The rivalry between the clubs started back in 1934, when a friendly between the two teams was abandoned due to riots. Besiktas are regarded as Fenerbahce’s big rivals as well.
The likes of Mujdat Yetkiner, Zeki Riza Sporel, Aykut Kocaman, Emre Belozoglu, Alex, Nicolas Anelka, Diego Lugano, Roberto Carlos and Dirk Kuyt are famous footballers who played for the club in the past. The Kanaryalar play their home games at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, the venue that was opened in 1908. Fener’s home kits are navy blue and yellow.
