Fenerbahce v Liverpool: Champions League preview for 4 November

Liverpool arrive in Istanbul in 3rd place in the table with 9 points, while Fenerbahce sit 31st with 2 points ahead of their meeting on Wednesday 4 November. Kick-off at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium is 17:45 UK time. Arne Slot's side are unbeaten in the competition but lost 1-0 to Arsenal on Sunday. Fenerbahce, under interim manager Dirk Kuyt, are still looking for a first win in it and will be without centre-backs Nathan Aké and Kojo Oppong, according to Turkish Football, leaving Kuyt with a makeshift back line.

What is at stake for Fenerbahce against Liverpool?

Fenerbahce are 31st in the table with 2 points from 3 matches, a 0-2-1 record, and a goal difference of -6. Fenerbahce's total goals stand at 3, against 9 goals conceded, so a home result is needed to climb away from the bottom places.

Defence is the worry. According to Turkish Football, centre-back Kojo Oppong is ruled out after being hurt in the 84th minute of Saturday's 2-1 Süper Lig loss to Göztepe, and early assessment points to a serious muscle problem. With Nathan Aké already injured, interim manager Dirk Kuyt is left with a makeshift back line. Much will rest on Milan Skriniar, whose 159 accurate passes lead the squad, and on goalkeeper Ederson, who has made 9 saves so far.

What can Liverpool gain in Istanbul?

Liverpool are 3rd with 9 points from 3 matches and a 3-0-0 record, level with Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa, Real Madrid and Real Betis on 9 points. Liverpool have 12 total goals, 12 assists, 7 goals conceded and a goal difference of +5.

Alexis Mac Allister leads Liverpool's scoring with 3 goals in 3 matches, and Kostas Tsimikas has 3 assists. Florian Wirtz has taken 10 shots, Trey Nyoni has 165 accurate passes and Alisson Becker has made 6 saves. A win would keep Liverpool among the leaders before their trip to Club Brugge.

How have Fenerbahce and Liverpool fared in recent games?

Fenerbahce lost 6-0 to Aston Villa, beat Alanyaspor 3-0 and drew 2-2 with Slavia Prague, before losing 2-1 to Galatasaray and 2-1 to Göztepe. Turkish Football reports that Fenerbahce threw away a 1-0 lead against Göztepe, their second consecutive league defeat, and home supporters then protested at the club's leadership.

Liverpool beat Brentford 2-1, Villarreal 4-3 and Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0, followed by a 1-1 against Chelsea and a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday. Liverpool come into the fixture off that loss, while Fenerbahce arrive after 2 defeats in a row.

What time is Fenerbahce v Liverpool and where is it played?

Fenerbahce host Liverpool at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul on Wednesday 4 November, with kick-off at 17:45 UK time. According to Turkish Football, the fixture starts at 20:45 TRT in Kadıköy. Fenerbahce will play without the injured Oppong and Aké.

Archie Brown leads Fenerbahce with 1 goal in 3 matches, Milan Skriniar has 1 assist and 159 accurate passes, Oguz Aydin has 9 shots and Ederson has made 9 saves. After this, Fenerbahce travel to Shakhtar Donetsk and Liverpool visit Club Brugge, both with kick-off at 20:00 local time.

The numbers at Scorely

Team	Last 5
Fenerbahce	L 6-0 vs. Aston Villa, W 3-0 vs. Alanyaspor, D 2-2 vs. Slavia Prague, L 2-1 vs. Galatasaray, L 2-1 vs. Goztepe
Liverpool	W 2-1 vs. Brentford, W 4-3 vs. Villarreal, W 2-0 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion, W 1-1 vs. Chelsea, L 1-0 vs. Arsenal