Fenerbahce v Roma: predicted line-ups for Champions League opener

Fenerbahce will begin their 2026-27 Champions League campaign at home to AS Roma on Thursday, 10 September, with the match scheduled to kick off at 16:45. Both sides are expected to name strong teams for the opening game of the league phase.

Fenerbahce are predicted to adopt a physically powerful line-up, with Ederson set to start in goal. The Turkish side are expected to play with a back four consisting of Nelson Semedo, Milan Skriniar, Nathan Ake and Archie Brown.

The midfield is likely to feature Matteo Guendouzi and N’Golo Kante in central roles. Mason Greenwood, Irfan Can Kahveci and Oguz Aydın are expected to operate in support of the attack, while Vedat Muriqi could lead the line.

Fenerbahce predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Ederson

Defenders: Nelson Semedo, Milan Skriniar, Nathan Ake, Archie Brown

Midfielders: Matteo Guendouzi, N’Golo Kante, Mason Greenwood, Irfan Can Kahveci, Oguz Aydın

Forward: Vedat Muriqi

The proposed selection would give Fenerbahce a blend of experience and physical strength across the pitch. Kante and Guendouzi would provide protection in midfield, while Greenwood, Irfan Can Kahveci and Oguz Aydın would be tasked with supplying Muriqi and creating openings against the Roma defence.

Roma are also expected to field an experienced team for their first Champions League fixture of the season. Under Gasperini, Mile Svilar is predicted to start in goal behind a three-man defence of Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka and Mario Hermoso.

Nahuel Molina, Manu Kone, Bryan Cristante and Wesley are expected to form the midfield four. Roma’s attacking threat would come from Paulo Dybala, Rodrigo Mora and Donyell Malen, who are likely to be given responsibility for leading the visitors’ forward play.

Roma predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar

Defenders: Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Mario Hermoso

Midfielders: Nahuel Molina, Manu Kone, Bryan Cristante, Wesley

Forwards: Paulo Dybala, Rodrigo Mora, Donyell Malen

The match represents the first league-phase fixture of the Champions League for both clubs. Fenerbahce will have home advantage, while Roma are priced as the more likely winners by the betting market ahead of the contest.

The listed odds make Fenerbahce 3.30 to win, with the draw available at 3.50 and a Roma victory priced at 2.10. The source also refers to 1xbet, where those match odds are offered, and includes a download link for the betting application.

The predicted line-ups remain subject to change before kick-off, but both teams are expected to approach the fixture with strong starting elevens as they begin their European campaigns.