Italy vs Turkiye Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | UEFA Nations League 2026-27

Gli Azzurri dominated the proceedings when these sides last met!

The Italy national football team will be looking to take on the Turkiye national football team for their fourth group stage game of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 campaign. This contest is all set to take place at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium.

Roberto Mancini’s men are coming after securing a 1-1 draw against Zinedine Zidane’s France in what was a close contest between these nations. The Italy national football team were down by a goal, but made a comeback to secure a point. With this, they only have one win to their name in the ongoing edition of the Nations League so far.

Gli Azzurri will be at home for their upcoming clash, and it will be a big opportunity for them to secure a win. Their only win came against the Crescent Stars. They will be looking for a similar result this time around as well.

The Turkiye national football team are going to be under intense pressure for their upcoming outing. They have faced defeats in all of their first three games. The Vincenzo Montella-led side will be desperate to secure a win out there, but with their current momentum, it is going to be a tough task for them.

They will be away from home for their next UEFA Nations League outing. It is only going to make things tougher for them. Their defence needs some great improvements, and the Crescent Stars must work hard with their efforts in the final third.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bologna, Italy
• Stadium: Renato Dall’Ara
• Date: Tuesday, October 6
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 AM IST (Monday, Oct 5; 06:45 pm GMT/ 02:45 am ET/ 11:45 am PT)
• Referee: Szymon Marciniak
• VAR: In use

Form:

Italy: W-W-L-W-D

Türkiye: L-W-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Davide Frattesi (Italy)

Davide Frattesi is going to be one of the main men in the squad for the Italy national football team. He completed the joint-most dribbles (3) against France. He will be looking to step up his game to help his side once again.

The 27-year-old can help his side in the midfield. He is also capable of putting up a show in the final third.

Arda Guler (Türkiye)

Despite failing to engrave his name on the scoresheet, Arda Guler was one of the most consistent players for the Turkiye national football team in their 0-3 loss against Belgium. He created the most chances (5) and took the most shots (8). The 21-year-old needs to work on his finishing in the final third.

It will only make him a bigger threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Italy are unbeaten in their last two matches.
• Turkiye are on a three-match losing run.
• Two of the last five outings between these nations have ended in a draw.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Italy to win @10/21 Ladbrokes
• Pio Esposito to score
• Goals over 3.5 @13/10 Betfair

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both Italy and Turkiye are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 14

Italy (wins): 10

Turkiye (wins): 0

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Italy predicted XI (4-3-3)

Donnarumma (GK); Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Frattesi, Tonali, Fagioli; Sebastiano Esposito, Pio Esposito, Moise Kean

Turkiye predicted XI (4-4-2)

Cakir (GK); Celik, Demiral, Bardakci, Kadioglu; Aydin, Elmaz, Yuksek, Akturkoglu; Guler, Yilmaz

Match Prediction

Being at home and unbeaten in their last two games will give Italy a slight edge over their opponents. Turkiye have been struggling and are going to be under pressure once again.

Gli Azzurri are likely to come out on top and secure three points in their upcoming UEFA Nations League clash.

Prediction: Italy 3-1 Turkiye

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

Italy: RAI PLAY, Mediaset, Sky Italia

Türkiye: S Sport TV, ATV

USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX

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