Alanyaspor Challenges Fenerbahçe’s Unbeaten Title Quest

On January 18, 2026, Alanyaspor will host Fenerbahçe in a crucial Süper Lig clash at their home ground in Antalya. Fenerbahçe enters this match with an impressive unbeaten record, having gone 17 games without a loss. Meanwhile, Alanyaspor sits in 10th place and aims to improve their standing after a series of steady performances.

Match Preview

Fenerbahçe currently occupies second place in the league, while Alanyaspor’s positive goal difference highlights their competitive nature despite their mid-table position. The previous encounter between these teams ended in a 2-2 draw in September. Historically, Fenerbahçe has performed well against Alanyaspor, often emerging victorious in recent matchups.

Current Form

• Alanyaspor is unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions.
• They have recorded seven clean sheets in the league this season.

Fenerbahçe, also known as Kanarya, has shown resilience, winning four out of their last five matches in all competitions. Their recent performance included an away victory against Yeni Çarşı.

Injury and Suspension Updates

Both teams face challenges with injuries and suspensions impacting their lineups:

Alanyaspor

• Bruno Viana and Buluthan Bulut are sidelined with injuries.
• Enes Keskin, Izzet Çelik, Yusuf Ozdemir, and Bedirhan Özyurt are suspended.

Fenerbahçe

• Edson Álvarez, Nelson Semedo, Munir Levent Mercan, and Archibald Norman Brown are injured.

Statistical Insights

Fenerbahçe boasts impressive attacking statistics, having scored 39 goals at an average of 2.3 goals per game. The team holds 59% possession and maintains a remarkable passing accuracy of 86.32%.

• Talisca leads with nine league goals.
• Marco Asensio follows with eight goals and five assists.
• Youssef En-Nesyri has contributed seven goals.

The team’s ability to deliver crosses is noteworthy, with a cross accuracy of 20.99% and six headers resulting in goals. Conversely, Alanyaspor averages 0.9 goals per game, relying on their solid defense and a compact style of play.

Match Implications

A victory for Alanyaspor could propel them into the top half of the league standings. For Fenerbahçe, winning this match will strengthen their position for Champions League qualification while also keeping their title hopes alive in a competitive race.