Fenerbahçe hosted Kayserispor in the 12th week of the Turkish Süper Lig at the Chobani Stadium. The match was managed by referee Ozan Ergün, with VAR handled by Ömer Faruk Turtay. Fenerbahçe aimed to extend their winning streak, having recently secured three consecutive league victories including a comeback win against Beşiktaş. The team, led by coach Domenico Tedesco, fielded a strong lineup including Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, and others, while Kayserispor was represented by Onurcan, Ramazan, Hosseini, among others. The match was crucial for Fenerbahçe to close the gap with league leaders Galatasaray, who played against Kocaelispor earlier in the day. The game featured strategic play, with Fenerbahçe focusing on their left wing early on. Key players like İsmail Yüksek were unavailable due to suspension, and others like Mert Hakan Yandaş and Cenk Tosun were also absent. The match was broadcast live on beIN Sports 1 with the goal for Fenerbahçe to achieve a fourth consecutive win and solidify their position in second place, just four points behind Galatasaray. Historically, Fenerbahçe has a strong record against Kayserispor at Kadıköy, with 18 wins in 24 matches. The game was part of a busy league schedule, with Galatasaray also playing away against Kocaelispor. The day’s matches were part of the league's 12th week, which also included other fixtures such as Antalyaspor vs Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor vs Alanyaspor. The match was significant for league standings, with Fenerbahçe aiming to maintain their winning form and improve their position in the league table.