Fenerbahçe has hit their stride, currently on a 12-game unbeaten run across three competitions. With this impressive form, combined with the backing of their passionate home crowd, they enter this matchup as clear favorites against Anderlecht.

While José Mourinho’s side had an unconvincing group stage campaign, they still managed to secure a spot in the playoffs and will now look to make the most of this opportunity.

In contrast, Anderlecht performed better in the group stage, collecting four more points than Fenerbahçe and delivering some solid performances. However, as they approached the crucial eighth position, their results began to slip. They suffered back-to-back defeats—4-3 against an out-of-form Hoffenheim and a 2-0 loss to Plzeň.

The last time these two teams met was in 2018, with Fenerbahçe securing a comfortable 2-0 home victory and a 2-2 draw away.