Samsunspor vs Fenerbahçe SK

Round three of the Süper Lig brings early stakes to Samsun, as Fenerbahce visit Samsunspor looking to build momentum. Fenerbahce are chasing a return to the title picture after finishing runner-up to Galatasaray last season, while Samsunspor want to prove last term's strong seventh-place finish was no fluke and that they belong among the league's upper half. Both sides opened shakily. Fenerbahce lost 2-1 away to Genclerbirligi despite Anderson Talisca scoring first, a result that leaves them eager for a reaction. Samsunspor shared six goals in a wild 3-3 home draw with Goztepe, with Marius Mouandilmadji converting a penalty. Talisca and playmaker Marco Asensio, last season's chief creator, remain Fenerbahce's biggest threats, while Mouandilmadji again leads Samsunspor's attack. History heavily favors the visitors: Samsunspor have won just twice in their last 17 meetings with Fenerbahce. Our prediction: 1-2