See confirmed Turkiye vs Italy lineups, team news, and our expert match prediction with key betting odds ahead of this UEFA Nations League fixture.
Turkiye vs Italy Confirmed Lineups
Competition | UEFA Nations League A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 28 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Matli Stadyumu Atatürk Spor Kompleksi |
The starting lineups for the UEFA Nations League A fixture between Turkiye and Italy have been confirmed.
Turkiye Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI: Altay Bayindir, Zeki Çelik, Ozan Kabak, Merih Demiral, Salih Özcan, Oguz Aydin, Orkun Kökçü, Eren Elmali, Can Uzun, Arda Güler, Baris Alper Yilmaz
Substitutes: Yunus Akgün, Deniz Gül, Demir Ege Tiknaz, Ismail Yüksek, Kerem Aktürkoglu, Abdülkerim Bardakci, Samet Akaydin, Muhammed Sengezer, Ferdi Kadioglu, Melih Kabasakal, Irfan Can Kahveci, Okan Kocuk
Italy Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Michael Kayode, Alessandro Bastoni, Giorgio Scalvini, Matteo Ruggeri, Nicolò Fagioli, Davide Frattesi, Sandro Tonali, Giacomo Raspadori, Francesco Pio Esposito, Sebastiano Esposito
Substitutes: Marco Carnesecchi, Issa Doumbia, Alessandro Romano, Antonio Vergara, Daniele Ghilardi, Nicolò Cambiaghi, Riccardo Calafiori, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Moise Kean, Gianluca Scamacca, Guglielmo Vicario, Rolando Mandragora
Turkiye vs Italy Immediate Reaction
Turkiye
Turkiye line up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Altay Bayindir starting in goal behind a defensive trio of Zeki Çelik, Ozan Kabak, and Merih Demiral. Oguz Aydin and Eren Elmali operate as wing-backs flanking central midfielders Salih Özcan and Orkun Kökçü. In attack, Baris Alper Yilmaz leads the line, supported by Can Uzun and Arda Güler in the wide forward roles.
Italy
Italy set up in a 4-3-3 shape with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal behind a back four of Michael Kayode, Giorgio Scalvini, Alessandro Bastoni, and Matteo Ruggeri. Sandro Tonali anchors the midfield alongside Nicolò Fagioli and Davide Frattesi. In the forward line, brothers Francesco Pio Esposito and Sebastiano Esposito both start alongside Giacomo Raspadori.
Turkiye vs Italy Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured bet builder combines four selections, backing an Italy victory with both teams to score. In individual player markets, Gianluca Scamacca is selected to score anytime, while Ismail Yüksek is tipped to be shown a card.
Turkiye vs Italy Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Italy hold the historical advantage heading into this contest, having remained unbeaten in previous meetings between the two sides. With a balanced midfield trio anchored by Sandro Tonali, the Azzurri are favoured to control proceedings and secure the victory.
Result Prediction: Italy to win
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