The Nations League match between Turkey and Wales at the Kadir Has Sehir Stadyumu on November 16, 2024, has all ingredients to make it an exciting one. With both teams fighting for the top spot in the Nations League B Group Stage, intensity, intrigue-all combine to make this an expected match.
Turkey vs Wales: Match Preview and Betting Odds
This showdown pits 26th-ranked Turkey against 29th-ranked Wales in the FIFA rankings, and it should indeed be a competitive contest with a fair deal at stake. For now, Turkey leads the group on ten points from four matches, with Wales hot on its heels on eight points. When these two teams last faced off against each other, the match ended in a 0-0 draw-a result that yielded profits for all those who backed the draw.
Form and Stats: Turkey and Wales
Turkey’s Recent Form
Turkey comes into the match in pretty good form with three straight wins, including a 4-2 win over Iceland. They have scored 14 goals in their last ten Nations League matches, averaging 1.4 goals per game. They have managed to keep three clean sheets in those ten games and are looking strong on both ends of the field.
Recent Results: W-W-D-W-L
Average Goals Scored: 1.4 per game
Average Goals Conceded: 1.1 per game
Wales’ Recent Form
Meanwhile, Wales is as solid at the back, allowing only 0.4 goals in the last ten fixtures while keeping seven clean sheets. Among their recent results are a 1-0 win over Montenegro and a 2-2 draw with Iceland. As expected, Wales’ backline has been one of their main strong points, and they will surely try to use it to their advantage against Turkey.
Recent Results: W-D-W-L-D
Average Goals Scored: 1.2 per game
Average Goals Conceded: 0.4 per game
Key Players to Watch
Karma Akturkoglu (Turkey): The attacking force in the Turkey team has four goals coming in six games and could, therefore, pose a serious threat to the Wales backline.
Harry Wilson (Wales): With three in his last six for Wales, he has continued a decent run of form, offering Wales a attacking threat.
Turkey vs Wales Head-to-Head
However, the last four meetings between Turkey and Wales have seen each team come away with one win, while the other two matches finished as draws. The most recent was a goalless draw, but with the group stage standings on the line, both teams are likely to push harder in this encounter.
Betting Tips and Predictions
Turkey to Win: Slightly favored with home advantage and coming off momentum, but this will be a close, tight affair because of the solidity of Wales’ defense.
Under 2.5 Goals: Very likely to be a low-scoring affair given the defensive statistics of both teams.
Both Teams to Score – No: Possibly solid value given Wales’ good defending and the minimal concession habit of Turkey.
Turkey vs Wales Match Prediction
Because of Turkey’s recent form and because they are hosts in this match, they will most likely come out on top. Wales will park the bus, but maybe the forwards of Turkey can find a way to break through for a slim win.
Predicted Score: Turkey 1-0 Wales
Stats and Trends
Turkey: Over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches.
Wales: Under 3.5 goals in 11 of their last 13 Nations League B matches.
Turkey vs Wales Betting Summary
This match is surely going to be one of the closely contested Nations League B matches, with Turkey slight favorites to clinch a win. The safest picks that a bettor would consider are a win for Turkey, under 2.5 goals, and both teams not to score.
