After a disappointing defeat in the Euro Qualifiers Wales return to action under a new manager when they face Turkey.
19:45 Friday
Craig Bellamy takes charge of his first game as Wales manager when they host Turkey in their first game of the Nations League campaign.
Wales vs Turkey Prediction
After the disappointment of defeat in the Euro 2024 qualifying play-offs, Wales return to competitive action under new head coach Craig Bellamy.
Turkiye's run to the quarter-finals over the summer was one of the stories of the tournament.
Vincenzo Montella's side will be hoping for another impressive campaign in the UEFA Nations League.
These two sides met as recently as November 2023, in Euro 2024 qualifying, with the contest ending in a 1-1 draw.
This time around, the visitors will be expected to claim the points.
Score Prediction: Wales 1-2 Turkey
Wales vs Turkey Lineups
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Wales Predicted Lineup vs Turkey
Ward, Davies, Mepham, Rodon, Williams, James, Ampadu, Ramsey, Johnson, Moore, Wilson
Turkey Predicted Lineup vs Wales
Günok, Elmali, Bardakci, Demiral, Müldür, Ayhan, Çalhanoglu, Kökçü, Yildiz, Yilmaz, Güler
Wales vs Turkey Team News
- New Wales head coach Craig Bellamy could switch things up in terms of formation here.
- Turkiye should have no major injury concerns here.
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Wales vs Turkey Odds
| Result | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Wales | 15/8 | 35% |
| Draw | 23/10 | 30% |
| Turkey | 17/10 | 37% |
Wales vs Turkey Bet Builder Tips
Arda Guler Over 0.5 Shots on Target, Turkey to Win, Ben Davies Over 1.5 Fouls is 10/1 with Paddy Power at the time of publishing.
Arda Güler is emerging as one of Europe’s most exciting attacking talents, showcasing his potential recently at the Euros, where he was a standout performer for Turkey. He contributed two assists and scored one of the tournament’s best goals in a match against Georgia.
Unafraid to shoot, Güler averaged 2.4 shots per 90 minutes at the Euros and has been even more active in La Liga for Real Madrid this season, with an impressive 5.6 shots per 90 minutes. In his only start this season against Real Valladolid, he managed to take five shots.
In the Euro qualifiers, Turkey and Wales met twice. Turkey dominated the first encounter with 76.8% possession and 14 shots compared to Wales' four, securing a 2-0 victory. The second match ended in a 0-0 draw, though Turkey had already secured top spot in their group while Wales needed a win to qualify.
Turkey impressed throughout the Euros, reaching the quarter-finals, while Wales struggled, failing to qualify and going scoreless in their last three matches.
In this clash, Ben Davies will likely face off against Güler, who has been a handful for defenders. Güler drew three fouls in just 69 minutes during his only start for Madrid this season and was fouled more than 1.5 times in both the round of 16 and quarter-finals of the Euros.
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