Wales are set to travel to in-form Turkiye to play their fifth round of Nations League on Saturday, 16 November. Both teams are undefeated in the campaign so far and aiming to strengthen their position for the place in the next round.
Turkiye vs Wales: Match Preview
Turkiye have been in good form recently, winning five of their last seven games. The Crescent Stars kicked off their Nations League campaign with a goalless draw but regained their momentum with successive three victories. In the most recent fixture against Iceland, Turkiye turned a 1-0 setback into a commanding 2-4 victory to continue its winning track. With three wins and a draw, Turkish side leads Group B4 with ten points.
Wales have also been quite favorable this season, recording alternative draws and victories. Both of their Nations League victories came out against Montenegro, the only winless side of the group. Their formidable frontline has kept the Dragons on track, rattling the net five times in the past three games. With two victories and two draws, Wales are second in the points table, two points behind the group leaders Turkiye.
Turkiye vs Wales: Head-to-Head Record
In the last five H2H meetings between Turkiye and Wales, the Turkish side has registered two victories while avoiding defeat in further two. Both of their previous two matchups ended with the teams sharing the spoils. The overall H2H record shows a closely fought rivalry, with Turkiye winning three times and Wales four.
Date | Match | Competition |
06/09/24 | Wales 0-0 Turkiye | UEFA Nations League |
22/11/23 | Wales 1-1 Turkiye | EURO |
19/06/23 | Turkiye 2-0 Wales | EURO |
16/06/21 | Turkiye 0-2 Wales | EURO |
20/08/97 | Turkiye 6-4 Wales | World Cup Qualifiers |
Turkiye vs Wales: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Turkiye’s Topcu and Kutucu will be doubtful to appear on the field against Wales while Kenan Yildiz will miss the next game due to suspension. Meanwhile, Wales will be without Aaron Ramsey, Ethan Ampadu, and Ollie Cooper due to fitness concerns.
Turkiye Predicted Linuep
Cakir (GK); Celik, Demiral, Bardakci, Kadioglu; Kokcu, Calhanoglu; Kahveci, Guler, Yildirim; Akturkoglu
Wales Predicted Lineup
Darlow (GK); Williams, Rodon, Cabango, Davies; Wilson, Sheehan; Brooks, Cullen, Burns; Harris
Turkiye vs Wales: Match Prediction
Having three consecutive victories on the back, Turkiye will be favorites to continue their dominant play on Saturday against Wales. Although Wales have been on an undefeated track too, a home crowd will give the Crescent Stars a boost in confidence. Turkiye are without a loss in the previous five games at home while winning four of them, including a 2-0 victory against Wales in Euro Qualifiers. The hosts delivered impressive stats in the process, netting 11 goals while securing three clean sheets.
Turkiye vs Wales Predicted Result: 3-1 victory for Turkiye