Turkey will welcome Wales to the Kadir Has Stadium in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League on Saturday. Both teams have enjoyed an unbeaten run in the competition thus far, with three wins for the hosts and two for the Dragons.
After a goalless draw in their campaign opener, the Crescent-Stars have registered three wins on the trot. They played Iceland in their previous outing and second-half goals from İrfan Kahveci, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Arda Güler, and Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu helped them record a 4-2 away win.
The visitors played Montenegro at home last time around, recording a 1-0 win. Harry Wilson scored the game's only goal from the penalty spot in the 36th minute.
A win here will help the Dragons move to the top of the Group B4 standings while a draw will work in the hosts' favor.
Turkey vs Wales Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 10 times in all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with the Dragons having a narrow 4-3 lead in wins and three games ending in draws.
- The last two meetings between them have ended in draws, including a goalless draw in their Nations League campaign opener in September.
- Both teams have conceded three goals in four games thus far. The hosts have outscored the Dragons 8-5 during that period.
- All three of Turkey's wins in this fixture have been registered at home.
- Wales have lost three of their last five away games in the Nations League. They have scored two goals apiece in three games during that period.
- Eight of the 10 meetings between the two teams have produced under 2.5 goals, with the visitors keeping six clean sheets.
Turkey vs Wales Prediction
The Crescent-Stars are on a three-game winning streak in the Nations League, scoring eight goals, and will look to continue that form. They are unbeaten in their last seven home games in the competition, recording five wins, and are strong favorites.
The Dragons have enjoyed an unbeaten record in the competition thus far, though their two wins have both been registered against Montenegro. They are winless in their last three away meetings against the hosts, failing to score in two.
Kieffer Moore, Wes Burns, and Owen Beck were ruled out of the squad due to injuries. Charlie Crew, the 18-year-old midfielder from Leeds United, has earned his first senior call-up and should start from the bench.
While both teams have been unbeaten in the competition thus far, the Crescent-Stars have the better goalscoring record and should be able to make the most of their home advantage to eke out a win.
Prediction: Turkey 2-1 Wales
Turkey vs Wales Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Turkey to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both Teams to Score - Yes