Fenerbahçe 2 - 2 FT Alanyaspor

Four Lead Changes, One Unforgettable Finish: Fenerbahçe's Title Bid Stalled

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. Despite dominating possession and territory, Fenerbahçe's inability to convert superiority into three points against Alanyaspor exposed the brutal mathematics of Super Lig football—control means nothing without the killer instinct.

Possession Prison

Fenerbahçe controlled 62% possession and unleashed 19 shots, yet found themselves drawing 2-2 at the death. The culprit? Clinical finishing. An expected goals tally of 3.14 should have buried Alanyaspor, but Ertuğrul Taşkıran had other ideas. The goalkeeper's four saves and crucial penalty stop kept Alanyaspor's pulse racing. Fenerbahçe's intensity never wavered, but it lacked the precision to translate dominance into points.

The Turning Points Keep Turning

Ibrahim Kaya opened the scoring in the 18th minute, assisted by Hwang Ui-Jo. VAR's confirmation of a penalty in the 55th minute allowed Fred to level. The balance shifted decisively when Nélson Semedo netted in the 72nd minute from Mercan's assist, then Youssef En-Nesyri extended the lead at 76 minutes off Tosun's pass. But the upset factor struck hard: Yalçın Özdemir's 90th-minute equaliser, set up by Hadergjonaj, snatched the narrative from Fenerbahçe's hands.

Substitutes Seize the Moment

Tosun, Mercan, and Hadergjonaj's collective three assists proved that fresh legs matter in the final third. Fenerbahçe's seven shots on target versus Alanyaspor's two revealed the gulf in efficiency—yet it mattered little. The attacking siege never translated into the points it deserved. Both teams limp into matchday two level on points, a reminder that Super Lig's opening weekend rewards resilience as much as dominance.

Fenerbahçe primed to launch title charge

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. This is Fenerbahçe's first chance to show they can set a relentless title pace from day one.

The Setup

On September 17, 2025, the stadium hosts a statement opportunity for Fenerbahçe against mid-table-minded Alanyaspor. Last season Fenerbahçe went 14 league games unbeaten, took 32 points, and finished second – numbers of a side built for a title race.

They married punch and control: 31 scored, only 13 conceded, suggesting strong attacking Form with enough defensive Balance behind it. Alanyaspor lived a very different season: 3 wins, 16 points, minus goal difference and a run of "DLDDL" that screams inconsistency – awkward to beat, rarely ruthless.

The star power gap is obvious. For Fenerbahçe, Youssef En-Nesyri has started with 3 goals in 4 matches, a classic penalty-box finisher already in rhythm. Behind and around him, Anderson Talisca posted an 8.3 average rating in his lone outing, the kind of creative surge that tilts games. Alanyaspor lean on Uchenna Ogundu, whose 1 goal and 1 assist in 4 matches highlight a direct threat in transition, while keeper Ertuğrul Taşkıran (12 saves and 2 clean sheets in 4) is their safety net.

Key Battle

The game tilts on Fenerbahçe's box dominance versus Alanyaspor's counter-punch. On one side, En-Nesyri as the reference point for wave after wave of home attacks; on the other, Ogundu running into the space left behind and Ertuğrul trying to survive the siege. If Fenerbahçe pin Alanyaspor deep and win the ball back quickly, they'll keep Ogundu far from goal. If the visitors can break that press even occasionally, their counters can expose the home back line's bravery.

Our Prediction

Expect a high-tempo, territorial game with one clear aggressor. Fenerbahçe dominate the ball, stretch Alanyaspor side to side, and eventually crack them with crosses and cut-backs; En-Nesyri times one run perfectly for the opener. Forced forward, Alanyaspor finally release Ogundu into space for a consolation, but the home side's individual quality and bench depth add another goal late. Prediction: Fenerbahçe 3-1 Alanyaspor.