Fenerbahce vs Slovacko: Fenerbahce welcome Slovacko for the 1st leg of the Europa League Qualifiers Round 3 on Thursday in Istanbul.
Match Details
Teams: Fenerbahce vs Slovacko
Venue: Ulker Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracogl, Istanbul
Date: Thursday 4th August, 2022
Time: 10:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Fenerbahce head into this after a 2-1 loss to Dynamo Kyiv in their 2nd leg UCL Qualifier match on Wednesday.
This meant they dropped down to the Europa League qualifiers, where they aim to go past the teams to ensure a place in the Europa League this season.
After a goalless draw in the 1st leg, Szalai struck for the Turkish side in the 2nd leg but couldn’t make a difference in terms of victory.
On the other hand, Slovacko played out a 2-2 thrilling away draw against FC Zbrojovka Brono in their previous 1. Liga clash on Saturday.
Holzer and Travnik found the net for Slovacko as they got up and running in the league with a point.
The Czech side will be looking to gain consistency during this clash as a place in the Europa League would create history for them.
Form Guide
Fenerbahce: LDWWW
Slovacko: DDWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Fenerbahce 1-2 Dynamo Kyiv
Zbrojovka 2-2 Slovacko
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Fenerbahce vs Slovacko in India?
The match is live streamed on Sony LIV, YouTube and JioTV while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
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— Fenerbahçe English (@Fenerbahce_EN) August 3, 2022
Team News
Aziz and Sangare are injured while Yuksek is suspended for the hosts. Meanwhile, the visitors have no such concerns.
Fenerbahce possible 11:
Bayindir, Osayi-Samuel, Tisserand, Szalai, Kadioglu, Arao, Crespo, Kahveci, Rossi, Valencia and King
✅ Europa League play-off draw
🤔 Who will make it to the group stage? #UEL pic.twitter.com/ignLWGCjBe— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) August 2, 2022
Slovacko possible 11:Â
Nguyen, Reinberk, Hofmann, Kadlec, Kalabiska, Petrzela, Danicek, Havlik, Travnik, Holzer and Vecheta
Prediction: Fenerbahce 2-0 Slovacko
The hosts have been playing some good football despite a knock out for the UCL but have enough in the tank to make a difference in the Europa.
Slovacko haven’t lost in 5 matches but will be tested in this away game where they need to be on their toes.
The Turkish side have performed well recently and should win this one.