Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe: Finishing Comparison Ahead of the Derby

Ahead of the Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe derby on Monday, statistics from both teams' first 8 matches in the Süper Lig have been released. Home side Galatasaray achieved a possession rate of 60.3 percent per match and, with 415 accurate passes, circulated the ball more than their opponents. Okan Buruk's side scored 17 goals while averaging 22.4 shots per match. However, only 7.6 of those shots were on target.

Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, reached a higher goal average with fewer shots. İsmail Kartal's team averaged 18.4 shots per match and found the net 22 times with 7.3 shots on target. The Yellow Canaries averaged 2.8 goals per match and failed to convert 2.9 of their 4.5 big chances. Fenerbahçe scored 18 goals from inside the penalty area, while Galatasaray managed 12 goals from that zone.

Defensively, Fenerbahçe conceded only 6 goals in 8 league matches and kept a clean sheet in 5 of them. Galatasaray conceded 11 goals and kept a clean sheet in 3 matches. Galatasaray averaged 12.3 tackles won per match, while Fenerbahçe reached 16.3 in this area. In aerial duels, Galatasaray outperformed their opponents with a 52.5 percent win rate.

Ahead of the derby, the turnover figures of both teams also drew attention. Galatasaray lost possession 120.6 times per match, while Fenerbahçe recorded 106.6. This picture suggests that Fenerbahçe could find quick counterattacking opportunities after Galatasaray's losses of possession.