Benfica manager Jorge Jesus is confident of overturning the 1-0 deficit against Fenerbahce when the two sides meet in the Europa League semifinal second leg at the Stadium of Light Thursday.

Fenerbahce deservedly won the first leg in Istanbul, thanks to a strike from Egeman Korkmaz in a game which was dominated by the Turkish side.

However, despite a disappointing performance in the first leg, Jesus is convinced his side can do the business at home.

"We are more confident now than we were before because 1-0 is a result we can manage," he said. "We'll be better with our fans behind us and I don't think Fenerbahce will be as good here. We know they have got some good results away but we're stronger at home, so we believe we can reach the final.

"Our goal is to turn this tie around -- 1-0 is a tricky result, but we know and have the confidence that we can go through," he added. "We have European experience in both the Champions and the Europa Leagues and we know what it's like to be at this stage.

"We are calm and won't change anything. We are very confident and hope our fans can help us to reach the final - that's what we all want."

Benfica will be without Ola John, while playmaker Nicolas Gaitan is a doubt through injury. Fenerbahce also have problems, with Mehmet Topal and Pierre Webo suspended.

"(This game is) one of the most important in our history," Fenerbahce coach Aykut Kocaman said. "Benfica are a more experienced side and have played many European matches. Even with us being 1-0 up in the tie, the chances are equal for both teams.

"We're facing very strong opponents, we have a one-goal advantage but we're not through yet -- we'll only know that after 90 or 120 minutes. Benfica are stronger here and have the home support with them, while we have the result on our side. For me we're even."

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Expected lineups: Benfica: Moraes; Almeida, Garay, Jardel, Pereira; Matic, Perez; Salvio, Lima, Gaitan; Cardozo.

Fenerbahce: Demirel; Gonul, Yobo, Korkmaz, Ziegler; Sahin, Baroni; Kuyt, Ukan, Erkin; Sow.

Prediction: 2-1 to Benfica