Fenerbahçe vs AS Roma prediction

THE FORECAST

Fenerbahçe makes its Champions League debut under Kartal but is severely hampered by an exceptionally long injury list (17 absentees, including Livakovic, Guendouzi, Asensio and Becao), which significantly affects the quality of the available squad; nevertheless, the home advantage in a presumably roaring Ülker Stadyum offers compensation. AS Roma fields a considerably rejuvenated squad after a busy transfer summer with many departures, but leads Serie A unbeaten and has experience at the highest level with newcomers like De Roon and Molina. The weather conditions (pleasant, dry, moderate wind) pose no obstacle for either team, and the symmetrical match load (5 days rest, 4 days until the next match) gives neither team a rotation advantage, making a cautious, closed match with a low goal tally most likely.