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The UEFA Euro 2024 is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Turkey lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo and an impressive Portugal side in a crucial clash at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. Portugal have made a good start to their campaign and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Turkey vs Portugal Preview
Turkey are currently at the top of Group F in the UEFA Euro 2024 standings and have consistently punched above their weight over the past year. The Turkish outfit eased past Georgia by a comfortable 3-1 scoreline this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Portugal, on the other hand, are in second place in their group and will look to extend their winning run this week. The Iberian giants edged past Czech Republic by a narrow 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Turkey vs Portugal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Portugal have an excellent historical record against Turkey and have won seven out of the nine matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Turkey's two victories.
- Portugal have an excellent record against Turkey in UEFA Euro competitions and have won all their three such games, scoring five goals and keeping clean sheets in all three games.
- Turkey won their first game in UEFA Euro 2024 against Georgia and could win their first two games in a single edition of the tournament for the first time in their history.
- Portugal have lost only one of their last nine matches in the group stages of the UEFA Euro Championship, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a 4-2 scoreline against Germany in 2021.
Turkey vs Portugal Prediction
Portugal have exceptional players in their ranks and will need to work hard to justify their potential at Euro 2024. Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes are in good form and will look to make their mark in this fixture.
Turkey can pull off an upset on their day and will need to play out of their skins to keep the Portuguese at bay. Both teams are on an even footing and could play out a draw on Saturday.
Prediction: Turkey 2-2 Portugal
Turkey vs Portugal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Turkey to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Cristiano Ronaldo to score - Yes
