Fenerbahçe SK will host their historic rivals Beşiktaş in the 60th Süper Lig derby at Kadıköy this Saturday. According to a report by Sabah Spor, in the 59 league matches played between the two sides since 1982, Fenerbahçe have won 23 times, Beşiktaş have won 16, and 20 matches ended in draws.
Fenerbahçe currently sit in 4th place in the Süper Lig. The team has collected 6 points from two wins and one loss in their first three games. With a recent form of win, win, loss (WWL), they trail league leaders Galatasaray by just a single point. So far this season, they have scored 7 goals and conceded 4, giving them a +3 goal difference. The team's next league fixture is away against 9th-placed Başakşehir on December 6, 2026. You can follow the full league schedule on our fixtures page.
What is the historical record at Kadıköy?
The number of league matches played between the two teams at Kadıköy's Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium has reached 45. In these 45 encounters, Fenerbahçe have been victorious 18 times, while Beşiktaş have won on 12 occasions. Fifteen matches finished level. Fenerbahçe have scored 64 goals at this venue, with Beşiktaş finding the net 58 times. These statistics underline Kadıköy's status as a fortress for Fenerbahçe. However, recent meetings have painted a more balanced picture.
How have the last ten derbies unfolded?
The results of the last ten league derbies played in Kadıköy have been highly competitive. Fenerbahçe won four of these ten matches, while Beşiktaş triumphed three times. Three games ended in draws. The scores of the last ten clashes were as follows: 0-0 in 2016, 2-1 (Fenerbahçe) in 2017, 1-1 in 2018, 3-1 (Fenerbahçe) in 2019, 3-4 (Beşiktaş) in 2020, 2-2 in 2021, 2-4 (Beşiktaş) in 2023, 2-1 (Fenerbahçe) in 2024, 0-1 (Beşiktaş) in 2025, and 1-0 (Fenerbahçe) in 2026. Six of these matches ended goalless, and Fenerbahçe failed to score in a total of 13 of the derbies. This highlights the importance of defence and taking chances in these high-stakes fixtures.
Why is this derby more significant this season?
The derby, taking place early in the season, carries extra weight due to both teams' positions in the league. Fenerbahçe want to win this match to close the one-point gap with leaders Galatasaray. As visible on our standings page, the team needs points from these major matches to maintain its position near the top. Beşiktaş, meanwhile, aim to pull off an upset in Kadıköy to climb to a better place in the table. The form of the star players in both squads and the tactical preparation will be the key factors deciding the match's outcome. Full squad information is available on our squad page ahead of the game.
Combining the historical significance of the derby with this season's league standings, Saturday's match becomes one of the most important fixtures of the campaign. Fenerbahçe aim to defeat their rivals in the 60th league meeting at Kadıköy, thereby improving their historical statistics and strengthening their 4th place in the league. The team's next official match is against Başakşehir on December 6, 2026.
