Sports Mole previews the highly anticipated Europa League match between Fenerbahce and Athletic Bilbao, scheduled to take place on Wednesday. The Turkish side, led by head coach Jorge Jesus, will be looking to maintain their positive start to the competition, while their Spanish counterparts, under the guidance of coach Ernesto Valverde, will be seeking to secure a crucial victory in order to progress to the knockout stages.
Team News: Fenerbahce will be without the services of midfielder Miha Zajc, who has been ruled out due to a muscle injury. Additionally, right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel remains a doubt after missing the previous match due to a minor issue. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao's squad is relatively fit, with only defender Yeray Alvarez and midfielder Oihan Sancet facing late fitness tests.
Possible Lineups: Fenerbahce (4-2-3-1): Altay Bayindir; Gustavo Henrique, Attila Szalai, Min-jae Kim, Lincoln; Emre Mor, Mehmet Ozkal; Willian Arão, Mergim Berisha, João Pedro; Mateus Cardoso. Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón; Oscar de Marcos, Daniel Vivian, Iñigo Martínez, Mikel Balenziaga; Oihan Sancet, Dani García; Nico Williams, Raúl García, Iñaki Williams; Gorka Guruzeta.
Prediction: Considering the recent performances of both teams, it is anticipated that this fixture will end in a closely contested draw. However, the attacking prowess of Fenerbahce and the resilience of their defense could potentially give them a slight edge, and they may secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao.
When to Watch: Fenerbahce vs Athletic Bilbao - Wednesday, [time] - Europa League. Follow Sports Mole for live updates and a comprehensive match report after the game.