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Both teams got off to a winning start in Group E, but Spain come in as 1.61 favourites to take the three points. Turkey are priced at 4.75 to win at home, with the draw coming in at 4.20. 

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Both Teams to Score

Turkey may have been unconvincing last time out against Georgia, scoring three goals from just six shots to edge out a 3-2 victory, but they nevertheless got off to a winning start in their World Cup qualifying group.

Karem Akturkoglu bagged a brace, while Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz were also influential up front - those three are bound to cause any side problems.

But Spain have scored multiple goals in each of their last seven outings, including against top-tier opponents like Portugal, Spain and Netherlands. La Roja have proven themselves in Europe under Luis de la Fuente, and it’s difficult to envision Turkey keeping them at bay.

Lamine Yamal to Score or Assist

Lamine Yamal has been central to Spanish success over the last 12 months, and he was effective against Bulgaria last time out, providing the assist for Mikel Merino who nodded in Spain’s third goal. Yamal also racked up five shots, with three on target, so was unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet himself.

The 18-year-old has been in standout form this season, landing this bet in all three league games for Barcelona, with two goals and two assists so far. Turkey looked shaky against Georgia, conceding twice while allowing their hosts 15 shots - Lamine Yamal will look to exploit a vulnerable defensive unit.

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  • BTTS has landed in six of the last seven games for Spain.

  • Yamal has registered a goal involvement in eight of his last 12 starts for Spain.

  • Including pre-season, Yamal has scored or assisted in each of his last eight appearances in all competitions. 


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🔴 Turkey Vying for an Upset

Turkey had a successful Nations League run in 2024, finishing second in their group with three wins and two draws from their six games. They then beat Hungary 6-1 over the course of two legs which saw them secure promotion to League A.

The enterprising duo of Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz has provided a real injection of pace and energy in the final third for the Crescent Stars, while Hakan Calhanoglu is able to dictate play from a deeper defensive midfield role.

Turkey also made it to the quarter-finals at Euro 2024 before being eliminated by Netherlands. Their games were incredibly entertaining, buoyed by a strong support, with over 2.5 goals landing in all five of their matches, and both teams getting on the scoresheet in four.

Turkey have generally struggled against the top sides in recent history, but will be confident of causing Spain some issues in the final third.

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La Roja to Maintain their Red-Hot Form

Spain took just five minutes to open their goalscoring account last time out as Mikel Oyarzabal latched on to a pinpoint pass from Martin Zubimendi to poke home.

La Roja were completely dominant in Sofia, restricting their opponents to just three shots, while racking up 24 attempts themselves. In the end, the 3-0 scoreline flattered the hosts, as Spain registered 12 shots on target, also hitting the crossbar once.

It was a clinical performance once again from Luis de la Fuente’s side, who have not lost in 90 minutes since a friendly against Colombia back in 2024. After their narrow defeat on penalties against Portugal to miss out on the Nations League title, there were doubts surrounding Spain and whether they would be able to get back on top, but they have been firmly put to bed.

La Roja looked stronger than ever, and will look to maintain their unbeaten streak against Turkey.


📊 Turkey v Spain H2H

Spain have won each of the last four competitive matchups against Turkey by an aggregate score of 8-1, but the last time these sides met was back in 2016.

Alvaro Morata, who is still involved with the first-team, scored a brace to help his side into the knockouts.

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* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.


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