The match was contested between the 2012–13 Süper Lig champions Galatasaray and the 2012–13 Turkish Cup winners Fenerbahçe, making the game the 375th edition of Kıtalar Arası Derbi.

The game was a rematch of the 2012 Turkish Super Cup, which was won by title holders Galatasaray.

Galatasaray were champions in the regular season, finishing ten points ahead of Fenerbahçe.

The semi-finals were the toughest home and away matches for Fenerbahçe, as they struggled against Eskişehirspor but were winners after a penalty shoot-out.

In the 2013 Turkish Cup Final they were crowned champions against rivals Trabzonspor by a decisive 1–0 win.