Fenerbahce vs Roma Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Champions League Odds for Thursday, September 10th

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Two attacking sides open their Champions League league-phase campaigns in Istanbul, and the early numbers point to goals. Our Fenerbahce vs Roma prediction leans toward an open, entertaining matchup.

Fenerbahce reached the competition proper by edging Lyon in the playoffs and arrive on the back of a 13-game scoring run across all competitions, giving them real confidence on home turf.

Roma return to the Champions League in outstanding shape, riding a six-game winning run in which they have scored 17 goals and conceded only three. They are the favorites here.

There is added history to this one. José Mourinho, now in charge of Fenerbahce, was dismissed by Roma in January 2024, giving this opener an extra edge in Istanbul.

Fenerbahce vs Roma Recent Results

Fenerbahce arrive on a scoring tear, hitting the net in 13 consecutive games across all competitions. They booked this stage by beating Lyon 3-2 on aggregate, drawing 1-1 at home before winning the return 2-1 through Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown. At home in Europe they are stubborn, losing only five of their last 32 European home games, with Mason Greenwood and Irfan Kahveci adding threat.

Roma are the form team, winning each of their last six games while scoring 17 and conceding just three. They have also won four straight away outings across all competitions and have scored in 20 consecutive games. Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen headline the attack, with Dybala directly involved in 12 goals across his last 16 Champions League starts.

Fenerbahce vs Roma Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Fenerbahce: M. Asensio (Injured/out), M. Guendouzi (Suspended), M. H. Yandas (Ineligible), R. Becao (Ineligible), J. Oosterwolde (Ineligible), A. Fall (Ineligible), A. Diouf (Ineligible)

Roma: L. Pellegrini (Injured/out)

Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce are without a sizable group, missing Marco Asensio through injury and Mattéo Guendouzi to suspension, along with several ineligible names across defense and midfield. Ederson is expected in goal behind Nélson Semedo, Milan Skriniar, Nathan Aké and Archie Brown, with Ismail Yüksek and N'Golo Kanté anchoring midfield. Muriqi leads the line after scoring in the decisive playoff win.

Roma

Roma have a cleaner bill of health, missing only Lorenzo Pellegrini to injury. Mile Svilar should continue in goal behind Evan Ndicka, Mario Hermoso and Gianluca Mancini, with Nahuel Molina and Wesley providing width and Bryan Cristante and Manu Koné anchoring midfield. Dybala and Matías Soulé are set to support Donyell Malen up top.

Fenerbahce vs Roma Predicted Lineup

Fenerbahce

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Ederson; N. Semedo, M. Skriniar, N. Aké, A. Brown; N. Kanté, I. Yüksek; I. C. Kahveci, O. Aydin, M. Greenwood; V. Muriqi

Roma

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Svilar; G. Mancini, M. Hermoso, E. Ndicka; N. Molina, M. Koné, B. Cristante, Wesley; M. Soulé, P. Dybala; D. Malen

Fenerbahce vs Roma Key Stats & Game Facts

• Fenerbahce have scored in 13 consecutive games across all competitions heading into this opener.
• Fenerbahce have lost only five of their last 32 European home games.
• Roma have won each of their last six games, scoring 17 goals and conceding only three.
• Roma have won four straight away games across all competitions.
• Roma have scored in 20 consecutive games across all competitions.

Fenerbahce vs Roma Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Roma are the favorites and the sharper side right now, but a hostile Istanbul crowd and Fenerbahce's home record should keep this close. With both teams on long scoring streaks, our prediction is a tight, high-scoring game that ends level at 1-1. The Fenerbahce vs Roma betting odds back that lean toward goals at both ends.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. With an expected total north of three goals and Over 2.5 assessed at a 69.12% implied probability, this is the standout angle from the Fenerbahce vs Roma best picks. Both sides carry serious attacking momentum into this Champions League opener, and the odds reflect it.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Each side has been finding the net at a high clip — Roma have scored in 20 straight competitive outings and Fenerbahce in 13 — and the implied probability of both squads getting on the scoresheet sits at 68.02%. The attacking output from each end makes this a well-supported play in the Both Teams To Score market.

Fenerbahce vs Roma Same Game Parlay

Our Fenerbahce vs Roma Same Game Parlay combines Roma on the moneyline, Donyell Malen to score anytime, yes in Both Teams To Score, and over 2.5 goals for an attacking, away-leaning four-legger.

Roma on the moneyline is the foundation. They arrive on a six-game winning run, have won four straight away outings across all competitions, and carry clear form superiority into this opener.

Donyell Malen to score anytime fits naturally. He leads the Roma attack and is at the center of an offense that has averaged close to three goals per game across their recent winning run.

Both Teams To Score is well supported. Fenerbahce have scored in 13 straight games, while Roma have found the net in 20 consecutive outings across all competitions.

Over 2.5 goals rounds out the parlay. Both sides bring lengthy scoring streaks into this Champions League opener, pointing to an open, high-scoring game with chances at both ends.

Right now, this Same Game Parlay returns a top price of +439 and is available as short as +324 at other books. On a $10 stake, that spread works out to a $11 gap in potential profit from best to worst price.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Fenerbahce vs Roma Talking Points

The subplot writes itself. José Mourinho, presented to thousands of Fenerbahce fans at the Şükrü Saracoğlu in June 2024, faces the Roma side that dismissed him in January 2024, the same club he led to the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League title in 2022. On the field, this is a clash of momentum: Roma are the sharper, in-form outfit riding a six-game winning run and 20 straight scoring games, while Fenerbahce lean on a hostile Istanbul atmosphere and a home record that has yielded just five losses in their last 32 European home games. Dybala and Malen carry Roma's attacking threat, with Muriqi and Greenwood leading the response. With both teams scoring freely, expect an open contest with chances at both ends.

Fenerbahce vs Roma Predictions FAQs

When is the Fenerbahce vs Roma Champions League game?

The game is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, kicking off at 12:45 PM ET / 9:45 AM PT.

Where is the Fenerbahce vs Roma game being played?

The game will take place at Chobani Stadyumu.

Where can I watch Fenerbahce vs Roma?

The game is scheduled for broadcast on TNT Sports 2.

What are the projected starting lineups for Fenerbahce vs Roma?

Fenerbahce are expected to feature Ederson, Milan Skriniar, and Vedat Muriqi in their starting eleven, while Roma are projected to start Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen in attack.

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