Fenerbahce – Nottingham Forest

The home team will not yield to crisis-hit opponents.

The current season of Fenerbahce began under the leadership of Jose Mourinho and had clear ambitions to make a mark in both the Turkish Super League and the Champions League. However the magic of the 'Special One' in Istanbul did not work. After Fenerbahce's elimination at the final qualifying stage of Europe's elite tournament, the Portuguese specialist was dismissed, and soon he took over the nemesis of his former club - Benfica. Under Domenico Tedesco's leadership, the Istanbul club already adopted more recognizable playing styles. At the same time, in the Europa League Fenerbahce performs somewhat worse than on the domestic arena. In the group stage, Tedesco's charges placed nineteenth, not particularly stressing themselves in the last rounds. Nottingham Forest began the season as one of the most ambitious squads in England. Last year the 'Forest' for a while fought for a place in the Champions League zone of the Premier League, but were content with only the Europa League. In the current season Nottingham Forest is subjected, no less, to the mockery of its management. The recruitment of a very good and expensive group of players before the Europa League match in Istanbul saw them appoint a fourth coach from the start of the season. After Nuno Espírito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, and Sean Dyche, it was time to try their hand as managers of the Forest, with Vítor Pereira, who was fired from Wolverhampton at the end of last year for unsatisfactory results. Bookmakers have made the home team the favorites for the upcoming match, offering odds of 2.31 on their victory. Fenerbahce is waging a fierce battle with Galatasaray in the Turkish championship. Most likely, the outcome will determine Tedesco's future in Istanbul. At the same time, it's hard to believe that in the camp of the Yellow Canaries they do not have ambitions to continue contending for the continental trophy. Too famous and established players play for Fenerbahce. The hosts are in excellent form and operate in a stable management setup. Unlike Nottingham Forest, whose players struggle to build solid relationships with their coaches before they are dismissed. In the last match, the Forest failed to beat the worst Premier League club at home. It's unlikely they'll win in Istanbul.