After a sensational 3-0 win in Istanbul last week, Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce side will be hoping for an equally simple second-leg trip to Belgium.
Do Fenerbahce have one foot in the last 16, or can Anderlecht complete the impossible comeback? Read on as we take you through our predictions and everything you need to know.
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The visiting side may be counting on the nous of the Special One to guide them through territory well known to the Portuguese manager. He has been there and done that in European football and will know that a 3-0 lead is not as straightforward as it sounds. His reliable frontline of tried and tested hitmen outdid themselves last week, with Edin Dzeko, Youssef En-Nesyri and Dusan Tadic all getting on the scoresheet.
Mourinho will want them to put the last nail in the coffin, with an early goal all but securing their passage to the last 16. They will be well aware of the challenges Anderlecht pose, but should be confident of nullifying them once again.
The opposite approach will be implemented by Anderlecht, who will want to create chaos from the moment the whistle sounds. They cannot risk Fenerbahce asserting themselves on the game and need to keep an element of unpredictability. The Belgian side’s priority will, of course, be goals, of which they need at least three to stand even a small chance of rescuing themselves from elimination. It is no secret that Anderlecht have a mountain to climb, but they won’t shy away from a challenge.
Their busy schedule has undoubtedly affected performance levels in recent weeks, but they’ll have to cast that aside to target a comeback that would go down in football history. Anderlecht have to prey on any Fenerbahce complacency and be clinical in front of goal, but even that may not be enough.
Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce Odds
*Odds are correct at time of publication and subject to change
Anderlecht are marginal underdogs with odds of 2.70 to win, while Fenerbahce are 2.39 favourites to seal their place in the last 16 with a victory.
Anderlecht vs Fenerbahce Betting Tips
Beauty Ander Beast
With Fenerbahce’s heads perhaps already in the next round, they may get complacent, allowing the hosts to pick up a win. Anderlecht to win the leg and both teams to score is at 4.02.
Dzek Yourself Before you Wreck Yourself
Star striker and a veteran of elite football, Dzeko has not stopped scoring with age and looks as sharp as ever. He is 2.75 to get on the scoresheet any time.
This is Going to Huert
January signing Cesar Huerta will need to produce some heroics for Anderlecht if they want any hope of progressing. He sits at 3.40 to score anytime.
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