Süper Lig
2 May 2026, 17:00
Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu, Istanbul
Oguzhan Aksu, Türkiye
Fenerbahçe28’Talisca
45’J. Oosterwolde
57’Talisca
66’A. Musaba
72’Talisca
82’N. Kante
82’Talisca
90’Fred
Başakşehir
A. Harit36’
J. Opoku45’
J. Opoku46’
O. Ba46’
A. Harit61’
B. Yildirim61’
U. Gunes61’
E. Shomurodov75’
AI Post-Match Analysis
Match Rating
7.5/10Man of the Match
Talisca
Key Moments
1Talisca’s 28th-minute goal, which broke the deadlock and set the tone for Fenerbahçe’s attacking intent.
2A. Harit’s equalizer in the 36th minute, demonstrating Başakşehir’s counterattacking threat.
3Talisca’s brace in the second half (57’ and 72’), which sealed the result despite Başakşehir’s efforts to recover.
4The first-half yellow cards (J. Oosterwolde and J. Opoku) that may have disrupted both teams’ tempo.
5Fenerbahçe’s 10 corners compared to Başakşehir’s 2, emphasizing their dominance in set-piece scenarios.
Tactical Insights
Fenerbahçe’s attacking efficiency, evidenced by 9 shots on target and 3 goals, highlights the effectiveness of their forward play despite lower possession.
Başakşehir’s defensive frailty, particularly after conceding the second goal, allowed Fenerbahçe to dictate the game’s tempo.
The disparity in corners (10-2) suggests Fenerbahçe’s superior ability to win aerial duels and exploit set-piece opportunities, a key tactical edge.
The match between Fenerbahçe and Başakşehir unfolded with Fenerbahçe asserting dominance in the second half despite a tightly contested first half. Fenerbahçe took the lead in the 28th minute through Talisca, showcasing their attacking efficiency early on. Başakşehir responded swiftly, equalizing in the 36th minute via A. Harit, highlighting their ability to capitalize on counterattacks. However, Fenerbahçe’s superior shot accuracy (9 on target compared to Başakşehir’s 4) and high number of corners (10-2) reflected their control over key areas of the pitch. The second half saw Fenerbahçe’s relentless pressure pay off, with Talisca scoring twice more, underscoring his pivotal role. Despite Başakşehir’s slight edge in possession (51%) and passes (352 vs. 332), their inability to convert chances and frequent fouls (3) exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Fenerbahçe’s tactical discipline in maintaining possession and exploiting set pieces was critical to their 3-1 victory.