After suffering a crushing 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest in the Europa League, Fenerbahce will turn their attention back to domestic issues when they host Kasimpasa. turkish super rigdetermined to keep the pressure on in the title race.

The Yellow Canaries remain unbeaten in the league after 22 games (15 wins, 7 losses), but they sit three points behind leaders Galatasaray, meaning a failure at this stage could prove costly in their quest for the crown.

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The Europa League setback was a further blow as former Fenerbahce manager Vitor Pereira, who was appointed Forest manager four days before the first leg, led a resounding victory that left his former club facing a difficult task in their return game at the City Ground.

While hopes remain for a European comeback, Fenerbahçe must urgently refocus on their league duties, where they have performed admirably all season.

Prior to the loss to Forest, Domenico Tedesco’s side had been in scintillating form, winning four straight games in all competitions and scoring at least three goals in each of their previous three games.

That included a dramatic 3-2 win over Trabzonspor in a high-stakes league encounter, and their failure to find the back of the net against Forest was more of an anomaly than a worrying trend.

Back in their home country, Fenerbahce will be confident going into the Kasimpasa side, who have not lost in their last 13 matches (12 wins, 1 loss).

However, they must avoid becoming complacent, especially considering their comeback earlier this season ended in a 1-1 draw. Considering how close the title fight was, this result would now feel far more damaging.

Kasimpasa arrived with renewed belief after ending a nine-game winless streak (3D, 5L) in the league with a 3-2 win over Fatih Karagmuluk.

The Apaches took a three-goal lead by the 71st minute and withstood a late fightback to seal their first victory under coach Emre Belozoglu.

Despite this progress, after 22 league games, they remain in 16th place in the standings, with 19 points and 1 point, just one spot away from the safe zone, and remain in the bottom three.

However, concerns remain about their away form, with Kasimpasa having lost their last three away league games and are winless in four (1D, 3L), with losses to top three teams Trabzonspor and Galatasaray highlighting the magnitude of the challenge that awaits them in Istanbul.

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Fenerbahce will be without Edson Alvarez as he continues to recover from injury, while Milan Skriniar is doubtful after being forced off early against Forest.

Marco Asensio, the club’s top scorer in the league with 10 goals, will once again be at the heart of the attack as the Yellow Canaries look to bounce back.

Kasimpasa will be without Haris Hadjirajnović, who has been sidelined since October with a knee injury, while Claudio Wink is suspended for accumulating yellow cards.

Irfan Kahubesi, who scored in the recent win and led the team in big chances created (5), is likely to be at the center of hopes for an upset.

Fenerbahce’s projected starting lineup:

Ederson; Semedo, Soyuncu, Oosterwalde, Mardua. Guendouzi, Kante. Musaba, Asensio, Nene. Talisca

Potential starters for Kasimpasa:

Gianniotis. Koretski, Opoku, Bekao, Frimpong. Baldurson, Demirbay. Benedichak, Uanes, Kavesi. Toson

We say: Fenerbahce 3-1 Kasimpasa

Fenerbahce, who suffered a blow to their pride against Forest, will be desperate to fight back against Kasimpasa.

The only way to restore trust is with a commanding performance and a convincing victory. Given the consistency they have shown on the domestic stage this season, the Yellow Canaries are well placed to reaffirm their dominance and remind everyone of their quality.

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