UCL qualifying round 2 and a great match up Switzerland v Turkey at Stockhorn Arena.
Lugano came 2nd in last years Swiss Super League, 6 points behind winners Young Boys. For such a big name they have not played a lot of UCL matches. Indeed just one tie way back in 2023 in which they beat Shakhtar at home but went out on aggregate 4-2. Last year they did make the Conference league stages but ended up 4th in a group with Besiktas, Bodo and Brugge. Fenerbahce ended season in 2nd in Turkey despite losing just one match all season and ending on 99 points! In UCL they have a storied history with 32 wins, 21 draws and 54 losses. Last season they made the Conference league QF before losing to eventual winners Olympiacos.
Team news: Lugano are without Vladi injured and Steffen who is not fit after Euro2024. Fenerbahce have added Allan Saint-Maximin to their squad.
Head-to-head statistics: Zero games.
Betting selection – Lugano will be keen to be in the tie in Turkey so I don’t imagine them being super offensive here. Mourinho has arrived at Fener so they will be strong favourites. Both score yes at 1.72 or 8-11 Bet365.