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Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool preview and prediction
Fenerbahce vs Liverpool Prediction: Liverpool -1 Handicap
Our preferred Fenerbahce vs Liverpool bet is Liverpool on the -1 Asian handicap at 1.877, which refunds the stake if the Reds win by exactly one goal. The Premier League champions have a perfect European record to defend, and their hosts are a club in open crisis.
Fenerbahce's season unravelled in a fortnight: a 2-1 derby defeat to Galatasaray prompted Ismail Kartal's resignation, and interim boss Dirk Kuyt – a Liverpool idol from 2006 to 2012 – began his reign with a 2-1 home defeat to Goztepe after taking the lead. The Turkish side sit low in the domestic table, nine points behind Galatasaray, with just two points from three Champions League games, including a 6-0 humiliation at Aston Villa.
Liverpool's own week needs context. The 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal on Sunday was their first loss in over a month, ending a five‑match unbeaten run, and Andoni Iraola's side failed to register a shot on target. But their European campaign has been flawless – three wins from three against Atlético Madrid, LASK and Villarreal, scoring 12 goals.
Istanbul on a European night is never gentle, and a new‑manager bounce is possible. Still, the gulf in organisation and quality points to a professional away win, and the -1 line at 1.877 protects us if Liverpool manage the game to a single‑goal margin.
The key facts
- Likely result: Fenerbahçe 1–2 Liverpool, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Fenerbahçe 19th (5 points), Liverpool 8th (9 points).
- Form in the competition: Fenerbahçe 4W 4D 1L (11:12), Liverpool 3W 0D 0L (12:7).
- H2H: 1 match: Fenerbahçe 1W 0D 0L, goals 3–2.
- Absences: Fenerbahçe 7, Liverpool 8.
Fenerbahce vs Liverpool: Date, Kick-Off Time and Where to Watch
Fenerbahce host Liverpool on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, in matchweek four of the Champions League league phase. Kick‑off at the Chobani Stadium in Istanbul is 20:45 local time (TRT). The referee is France's Clément Turpin.
In the United Kingdom the match is available on TNT Sports, with streaming via HBO Max. Paramount+ carries it in the United States and DAZN in Canada. Broadcast arrangements can differ by region, so check local listings.
Who will win Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
Fenerbahce vs Liverpool Betting Odds and Best Markets
Liverpool are clear favourites but not prohibitively short, reflecting Istanbul's reputation and the hosts' emotional new‑manager backdrop. The -1 Asian handicap at 1.877 offers a meaningful upgrade on the straight away win with the one‑goal refund intact.
Fenerbahce's defensive record in Europe – nine conceded in three games, including six at Villa – supports the handicap, while their attacking names keep a consolation goal plausible. Liverpool's need to respond after the Arsenal defeat adds further motivation.
Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 6.00 | 5.33 | 1.57 |
| Market average | 5.70 | 4.99 | 1.49 |
| Lowest odds | 5.00 | 4.70 | 1.44 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.10 | 1.08 | 86.7% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.35 | 1.33 | 71.1% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 3.50 | 3.28 | 28.9% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 1.91 | 1.86 | 51.6% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.50 | 1.44 | 64.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.80 | 2.63 | 35.4% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 4/11/26, 16:13. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 4.8%.
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In What Form Are Fenerbahce and Liverpool Coming Into the Match?
Fenerbahce's recent run offers little encouragement: league defeats to Galatasaray and Goztepe bookend a difficult fortnight, and they have two points from three Champions League games after draws with Roma and Slavia Prague and a 6-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Kuyt has been in charge for barely a week.
Liverpool's defeat to Arsenal cut short a strong run that included wins over Brighton, Brentford and a 4-3 European success against Villarreal. Their Champions League form remains perfect: three games, three wins, 12 goals.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 4 | 4-0-0 | 20:5 | 12 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 4 | 4-0-0 | 13:7 | 12 |
| 3 |  Arsenal | 4 | 3-1-0 | 8:3 | 10 |
| 4 |  Como | 4 | 3-0-1 | 19:6 | 9 |
| 5 |  Barcelona | 4 | 3-0-1 | 14:6 | 9 |
| 6 |  Aston Villa | 4 | 3-0-1 | 12:6 | 9 |
| 7 |  Manchester City | 4 | 3-0-1 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 8 |  Liverpool | 4 | 3-0-1 | 14:10 | 9 |
| 9 |  Club Brugge KV | 4 | 3-0-1 | 11:7 | 9 |
| 10 |  Sporting CP | 4 | 3-0-1 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 11 |  Real Betis | 4 | 3-0-1 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 12 |  Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 3-0-1 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 13 |  Bayern München | 4 | 2-2-0 | 12:5 | 8 |
| 14 |  VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 2-1-1 | 7:4 | 7 |
| 15 |  Inter | 4 | 2-0-2 | 8:6 | 6 |
| 16 |  Lask Linz | 4 | 2-0-2 | 10:9 | 6 |
| 17 |  Manchester United | 4 | 2-0-2 | 8:8 | 6 |
| 18 |  Galatasaray | 4 | 2-0-2 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 19 |  Fenerbahçe | 4 | 1-2-1 | 6:11 | 5 |
| 20 |  AS Roma | 4 | 1-1-2 | 10:8 | 4 |
| 21 |  Shakhtar Donetsk | 4 | 1-1-2 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 22 |  Viking | 4 | 1-1-2 | 9:10 | 4 |
| 23 |  Atlético Madrid | 4 | 1-1-2 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 24 |  PSV Eindhoven | 4 | 1-1-2 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 25 |  Bodø/Glimt | 4 | 1-1-2 | 4:9 | 4 |
| 26 |  FC Porto | 4 | 1-0-3 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 27 |  Napoli | 4 | 1-0-3 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 28 |  Villarreal | 4 | 1-0-3 | 8:14 | 3 |
| 29 |  AEK Athens FC | 4 | 1-0-3 | 5:11 | 3 |
| 30 |  RB Leipzig | 4 | 1-0-3 | 5:11 | 3 |
| 31 |  Sabah FA | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:10 | 3 |
| 32 |  Feyenoord | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:11 | 3 |
| 33 |  Lens | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:16 | 3 |
| 34 |  Slavia Praha | 4 | 0-1-3 | 5:9 | 1 |
| 35 |  Lille | 4 | 0-1-3 | 4:10 | 1 |
| 36 |  Slovan Bratislava | 4 | 0-0-4 | 1:17 | 0 |
Recent matches
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Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool: last matches of both teams
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Fenerbahce vs Liverpool: Key Pre-Match Statistics
Fenerbahce have conceded nine goals across their three league‑phase matches – including six in one night against Aston Villa – and are yet to win in the competition this season.
Liverpool's 12 goals in three European games underline the attacking production the handicap relies on, and the Reds have won all three despite difficult assignments in Madrid, Linz and at home to Villarreal.
Head to head
All matchesFenerbahce vs Liverpool H2H History
Remarkably, this is the first competitive meeting between Fenerbahce and Liverpool, despite both clubs' long European histories.
That removes any psychological baggage from the fixture – though for Kuyt, facing the club where he became a cult hero adds a personal edge to his first home European night in charge.
Fenerbahce vs Liverpool Team News: Injuries, Suspensions and Key Players
Liverpool are missing Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni, testing their depth after the Arsenal defeat. The hosts lean on the experience of N'Golo Kante and Matteo Guendouzi in midfield and the goals of Romelu Lukaku and Mason Greenwood.
Kuyt's main task is defensive organisation: Fenerbahce's centre has been porous all season, and Liverpool's front line will target exactly that weakness.
Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool: injuries and missing players
Fenerbahçe
- N. Akemuscle injury · will miss the match
- M. Asensioknee injury · will miss the match
- A. Dioufnot in the squad · will miss the match
- A. Fallnot in the squad · will miss the match
- J. OosterwoldeAchilles tendon injury · will miss the match
- M. Yandasnot in the squad · will miss the match
- K. Peprahinjury · doubtful
Liverpool
- C. Bradleyknee injury · will miss the match
- F. Chiesanot in the squad · will miss the match
- H. EkitikeAchilles tendon injury · will miss the match
- W. Endonot in the squad · will miss the match
- J. Frimpongmuscle injury · will miss the match
- R. Gravenberchabsence · will miss the match
- G. Leoniknee injury · will miss the match
- A. Nalloabsence · will miss the match
Team news can still change before the game.
Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
When is Fenerbahce vs Liverpool?
The match takes place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, with kick‑off at 20:45 local time at the Chobani Stadium in Istanbul.
What is our Fenerbahce vs Liverpool prediction?
We back Liverpool -1 on the Asian handicap at 1.877, with the stake refunded if they win by exactly one goal.
Who manages Fenerbahce?
Dirk Kuyt took over as interim coach after Ismail Kartal resigned following the derby defeat to Galatasaray – his first European home game is against his former club.
Which tip do we give for Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool?
Liverpool -1 Asian handicap (1.88)
Who will win Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool?
Our estimate gives Fenerbahçe a 17% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Liverpool 64%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 4 November 2026 at 17:45, venue Chobani Stadium, Istanbul. Referee: Clément Turpin, France.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 71% (odds 1.35) and under 2.5 goals at 29% (odds 3.50).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 65% (odds 1.50).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–2 (9.4%), then 0–2 (7.8%) and 1–3 (7.6%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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