Analysis The numbers behind the result
Fenerbahçe's ruthless finishing exploits Samsunspor's possession dominance
Fenerbahçe's 2-0 victory was justified by the underlying numbers, with their 1.56 xG comfortably surpassing Samsunspor's 0.46 — a disparity magnified by Vedat Muriqi's 3rd-minute opener and Oğuz Aydın's 49th-minute clincher. Despite Samsunspor's 58% possession and superior pass accuracy (90% vs 85%), they failed to register a single shot on target from 6 attempts, highlighting Fenerbahçe's defensive compactness.
The visitors were devastatingly efficient, converting both big chances (13 shots inside the box) into goals — Muriqi and Aydın the decisive contributors. Fenerbahçe's ability to counter (6 corners to Samsunspor's 1) while absorbing pressure was key, with Samsunspor's 3 blocked shots and zero shots on goal symbolizing their toothlessness. The telling stat: Fenerbahçe's 7 shots on target at 0.22 xG/shot showcased their superior shot quality against Samsunspor's 0.08 xG/shot.