Analysis The numbers behind the result
Fenerbahçe’s clinical edge outweighs Konyaspor’s resistance
Fenerbahçe’s 4-2 victory was deserved, outperforming Konyaspor in both expected goals (xG) and shot efficiency. Despite sharing 50% possession and narrowly trailing in total shots (18 vs. 15), Fenerbahçe generated a superior xG (2.33 vs. 1.26) and converted their opportunities with precision. Mason Greenwood’s involvement was pivotal, scoring in the 20th and 49th minutes, and assisting Marco Asensio’s 33rd-minute strike. Vedat Muriqi also contributed with a goal and an assist, underlining Fenerbahçe’s attacking depth.
Konyaspor’s resistance, led by Ebrima Colley’s early equaliser and Deniz Turuc’s late consolation, was undermined by defensive frailties and a lack of clinical finishing. Their 7 shots on target, compared to Fenerbahçe’s 8, failed to compensate for their lower xG. Fenerbahçe’s ability to exploit key moments, including Greenwood’s rebound after a missed penalty, proved decisive.
The defining stat was Fenerbahçe’s superior xG (2.33 vs. 1.26), highlighting their effectiveness in converting chances despite a parity in possession and total shots.