Turkey vs Iceland Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Nations League 2024-25
Iceland lead the group standings after matchday 1.
Turkey will play Iceland for their second UEFA Nations League fixture on Tuesday. The Crescent-Stars were held to a 0-0 draw by Wales in their opening encounter. They are currently placed third in their group.
The Crescent-Stars will want to get back to winning ways against Iceland having failed to win their last couple of games. Vincenzo Montella’s men are the favourites to win their group and they need to play as favourites.
Iceland on the other hand are enjoying a good run of form having won two of their last three games, including a famous 1-0 win over England. The Strákarnir Okkar have won five of their seven games in 2024 and are flying high. Although they’re ranked 45 places below the Crescent Stars, they have the potential to pull off an upset.
Kick Off
Monday, September 9, 6:45 PM GMT
Tuesday, September 10, 12:15 AM IST
Venue: Gürsel Aksel Stadium
Form
Turkey (in all competitions): D-L-W-W-L
Iceland (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-W
Players to watch
Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Turkey)
The Turkish skipper is among the most experienced campaigners in the current squad. Çalhanoğlu is known for his consistency and creativity in the middle of the park. The Inter Milan midfielder is his nation’s sixth all-time highest goalscorer with 19 goals in 90 international caps.
The 30-year-old primarily operates as a defensive midfielder, but can also slot in as an attacking midfielder when required.
Gylfi Sigurðsson (Iceland)
The 34-year-old attacking midfielder put up an excellent performance for Iceland in their 2-0 win over Montenegro. Gylfi Sigurðsson is Iceland’s all-time record goalscorer with 27 goals to his name in 80 appearances. He is excellent with the ball at his feet and his consistency coupled with his playmaking abilities makes him an unstoppable force.
Match facts
- The hosts have not won a game against Iceland since 2015
- The last four fixtures between the two teams have seen three back-to-back victories for Iceland before a goalless draw
- Turkey are ranked 26th while Iceland are ranked 71st in the latest FIFA rankings
Turkey vs Iceland: Betting Tips and Odds
- Tip 1: The hosts to win the game – 4/7 by Betfair
- Tip 2: Both teams to score – 4/5 by Bet365
- Tip 3: Over 1.5 goals to be scored – 2/9 by Skybet
Injury & Team News
Alper Yilmaz will miss the game for Turkey due to a suspension. Arda Guler is also doubtful.
Iceland are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.
Head-to-head
Total Matches played – 13
Turkey wins – 2
Iceland wins – 8
Draws – 3
Predicted Line-up
Turkey (5-4-1)
Mert (GK); Celik, Ayhan, Soyuncu, Bardakci, Muldur; Irfan, Çalhanoğlu, Ismail, Kenan; Kerem
Iceland (4-4-1-1)
Hakon (GK); Alfons, Hjortur, Daniel, Logi; Mikael, Johann, Stefan, Jon; Gylfi Sigurðsson; Steinn
Prediction for Turkey vs Iceland
Turkey are clear favourites to win this game. Although they haven’t defeated Iceland since 2015, they will be keen to settle scores. We expect the hosts to pull off a hard-fought win.
Prediction: Turkey 3-2 Iceland
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