EURO Qualifiers: Turkey vs. Wales Preview, Betting Tips, Predictions, Picks

Turkey and Wales are playing maybe the most important game in their EURO qualifiers. They are in the same group with Croatia, Armenia, and Latvia, and for the moment, they occupy the top two spots in that assembly, but the problem is that both crews have a game more played than the rest of the rivals. One other problem is that both units already recorded a loss, which puts them in a problematic position, meaning that they would need three points from this contest.

Preview

Turkey (-115) won two of their three EURO qualifiers games and lost one. They were better than Armenia on the road, 1-2, and against Latvia, also away from home, 2-3. But that single loss came in front of its own crowd when Luka Modric and the Croats visited Turkey, 0-2.

This defeat was only the second in the past ten events for the Turks, who were playing solid in the UEFA Nations League group stage, beating rivals like Luzembourtg, Lithuania, and Faroe Island. 

The team plays enjoyable and efficient games, usually with both sides netting. The Turkish defense is highly unstable and, almost all the time, concedes at least one goal. Three of the most recent ten matches Turkey played ended with at least three goals, while six of the last seven saw both teams netting. 

Wales (+375) has a win, a loss, and a tie in the qualifiers. They would start the campaign ideally, taking a point in Croatia 1-1, and after that, beating Latvia at home, 1-0. But this weekend’s defeat at home to Armenia, 2-4, was a shocker, not only for them but the entire of Europe.

The Dragons collapsed, allowing four goals, and even though they took the lead early on, they simply stopped, already falling behind before halftime. It’s safe to say this was their worst game in a while, and they did have plenty of disappointing performances lately.

Believe it or not, Wales won just once over the past 10 contests, losing six times, having three ties, and that win over Latvia. 

Latest News

There are no injured or suspended players before this event on the Turkish side.

Kieffer Moore received a red car against Armenia and won’t be eligible to play on Monday. 

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Head to Head 

These teams met at the EURO 2020, during the group stage, and Wales won that encounter 2-0. Ramsey and Roberts scored a goal each, with Bale setting up both. He also missed a penalty.

Previous games between these two units were in the 1998 World Cup qualifiers, with the first ending 0-0 in Wales and the second in Turkey, 6-4. 

Prediction

Both teams are in desperate situations, even though the standings don’t say that. Whoever loses this battle will be in a difficult position to secure the ticket for the EURO, and that creates additional tension. Judging by the way the two teams play, we give an edge to the hosts, not only due to a very hostile home court but due to their form and overall quality. Wales isn’t performing well over the last year, and we don’t know why, while Turkey’s results are solid. The bottom line here, we pick the hosts.

Pick: Turkey -115