Turkey vs Belgium Tips & Predictions – Both Sides to Score in the UEFA Nations League
Belgium are set to play Turkey after a 3-0 win in their previous encounter, but Turkey's attacking output was notable, registering 23 shots and 8 on target while missing several big chances. Both teams to score is tipped for Thursday's fixture, with the selection based on Turkey's ability to create opportunities even in defeat. The analysis suggests that both sides have the attacking quality to find the net in this rematch.
- Belgium defeated Turkey 3-0 last month in Brussels
- This will be the debut game for Sergen Yalcin as new Turkey coach
- Check our full preview for Turkey vs Belgium below
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Turkey are hoping for a fresh start under new national coach Sergen Yalcin but I don't expect their defensive issues to go away overnight. Belgium have high scoring potential, so BTTS is the best bet here.
- Key Stats
- Belgium Edge H2H
- Turkey Under New Leadership
- Red Devils Looking Good Under Van Bommel
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Turkey have seen BTTS in 2 of their last 3 matches.
- Turkey have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 7 matches against Belgium.
- Belgium have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 8 matches.
Belgium Edge H2H
This is going to be the 13th time these two sides lock horns. Belgium have a 4-3 advantage in terms of victories, five meetings ending without a winner.
Turkey Under New Leadership
Turkey are having a disastrous run in the UEFA Nations League, losing all four games so far which got their national coach Vincenzo Montella sacked last month. Sergen Yalcin is named as his successor.
They deserved more than a 1-0 loss to France in the opener, missing a lot of chances, while their back line looked disastrous in follow up 4-1 loss to Italy where Baris Yilmaz scored a consolation goal.
The Crescent Stars were nowhere close to stopping the slide in October, losing 3-0 to Belgium and Italy 3-1, both games were away from home.
Red Devils Looking Good Under Van Bommel
Belgium are having mixed results so far, still hoping to grab one of the top two spots in Group 1, currently sitting in 3rd place with six points after four rounds.
Mark van Bommel's tenure started with an amazing 2-0 road victory against Italy in Rome in late September where Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio found the net, followed by somewhat expected 1-0 loss to France.
Their second victory was earned in the third round at home, crushing Turkey 3-0 where veteran Kevin De Bruyne played key role with two goals, Romelu Lukaku also on target. A couple of days later, they were beaten by France 4-1 but interestingly had a lead for 77 minutes.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Turkey (4-2-3-1) Ugurcan Cakir; Zeki Celik, Ozan Kabak, Merih Demiral, Ferdi Kadioglu; Salih Ozcan, Hakan Calhanoglu; Oguz Aydin, Arda Guler, Baris Alper Yilmaz; Deniz Gul
Kenan Yildiz as he continues treatment on a metatarsal fracture with Juventus, while Kerem Akturkoglu, Irfan Kahveci, Samet Akaydin, and Altay Bayindir were not called up this time.
Kenan Yildiz as he continues treatment on a metatarsal fracture with Juventus, while Kerem Akturkoglu, Irfan Kahveci, Samet Akaydin, and Altay Bayindir were not called up this time.
Belgium (4-2-3-1) Senne Lammens; Timothy Castagne, Nathan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper; Romeo Lavia, Youri Tielemans; Dodi Lukebakio, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku; Charles De Ketelaere
Belgium travel without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, while Koni De Winter refused a call-up due to frustration over playing time. Genk defender Josue Kongolo earned his first senior call-up.
Belgium travel without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, while Koni De Winter refused a call-up due to frustration over playing time. Genk defender Josue Kongolo earned his first senior call-up.
Verdict
Belgium won the first meeting against Turkey 3-0, but the Crescent Stars had 23 shots (8 on target) and missed a couple of colossal chances. I am confident that both teams will find the net on Thursday.
BTTS Yes
Both Teams to Score
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