Anderlecht vs Fenerbahçe Predictions

Anderlecht, managed by David Hubert, are in dire straits after their capitulation in Istanbul. The Belgian side, fourth in the Pro League with 38 points from 26 matches, bounced back domestically with a 1-0 win over Charleroi on February 16, thanks to Luis Vázquez’s strike, but their European form has faltered. They finished 10th in the Europa League league phase with 13 points from 8 matches (4W, 1D, 3L), starting with an unbeaten run of six games before losing their final two. At home, Anderlecht have been solid in Europe, winning three of four matches this season (9 goals scored), but overturning a three-goal deficit is a feat only Valencia have achieved in 57 prior Europa League attempts. Injuries to Yari Verschaeren and Mario Stroeykens, plus a doubt over Kasper Dolberg (knock), further complicate their challenge against a rampant Fenerbahçe.

Fenerbahçe, led by José Mourinho, arrive in Brussels in scintillating form after their 3-0 first-leg triumph. The Turkish giants, second in the Super Lig with 57 points from 26 matches, extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over Kasımpaşa on February 16, where En-Nesyri bagged a brace and Mert Hakan Yandaş scored. In the Europa League, they scraped through the league phase in 24th place with 10 points (2W, 4D, 2L), but their current run—unbeaten in 14 matches across all competitions (11W, 3D)—underscores their resurgence. Away from home, Fenerbahçe have lost just one of their last four Europa League games, and their squad depth remains intact despite injuries to Mert Müldür, Rodrigo Becão, and Jayden Oosterwolde, with Bright Osayi-Samuel back from suspension.

Historically, Fenerbahçe dominate this matchup, winning four of seven meetings with Anderlecht (1D, 2L), including a 2-0 victory in their last trip to Lotto Park in 2018. The first leg’s 3-0 result gives them a massive advantage, and Mourinho’s pragmatic approach—likely focusing on defensive solidity and counterattacks—could stifle Anderlecht’s faint hopes. With En-Nesyri (15 Super Lig goals) and Džeko (6 Europa League goals) in top form, Fenerbahçe are poised to exploit any gaps as Anderlecht push forward desperately.

Our Anderlecht vs Fenerbahçe Prediction

Our todays prediction for Anderlecht vs Fenerbahçe, Europa League is:

TIP 1: Total Goal - Over 2

TIP 2: Total Away - Over 1