Turkey vs Belgium Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Our Turkey vs Belgium prediction starts with a simple premise: a winless host welcomes a visitor that still has something to play for in UEFA Nations League A on Thursday in Izmir.

Turkey sit bottom of the group without a point, and the numbers behind that are ugly: Sergen Yalcin's side have conceded 11 goals in this competition. They have scored just two.

Belgium sit right behind Italy in the standings and need a win to keep their top-two hopes alive. Their last outing, a late collapse against France, did them no favors.

Ties have been the most common outcome in previous meetings between these sides, and Belgium hold the edge over Turkey in wins. The stakes matter more: Belgium need this one.

Turkey vs Belgium Recent Results

Turkey's Nations League campaign has been a slump, capped by a 3-1 loss to Italy at the Renato Dall'Ara. Zoom out and the picture softens: the Turkey moneyline would have landed in 6 of their last 10 games against all opponents. Barış Alper Yılmaz and Yunus Akgün lead the line, but goals have been scarce.

Belgium have lost two of their last three international fixtures. The latest stung: they led France early, then collapsed late. The Belgium moneyline would have landed in 5 of their last 10 games against all opponents. Leandro Trossard is expected to start, and Romelu Lukaku leads the line.

Turkey vs Belgium Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Turkey: Adil Demirbağ (Injured/out), Kenan Yıldız (Injured/out), Mert Müldür (Injured/out), Aral Şimşir (Injured/out), Abdülkerim Bardakcı (Suspended)

Belgium: Amadou Onana (Injured/out), Loïs Openda (Injured/out), Roméo Lavia (Suspended)

Turkey

Absences shape the Turkey vs Belgium lineups on the home side. Abdülkerim Bardakcı serves a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation, and Adil Demirbağ is part of a four-man injury list. In the probable XI, Ozan Kabak and Merih Demiral pair up in the middle of the defense.

Belgium

Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans are available again after serving suspensions against France, but Roméo Lavia sits out a one-game ban following a yellow card. Expect Leandro Trossard and Mandela Keita to start in the probable XI.

Turkey vs Belgium Predicted Lineup

Turkey

Formation: 4-4-2

Predicted Starting Lineup: Uğurcan Çakır; Kaan Ayhan, Ozan Kabak, Merih Demiral, Emirhan Topçu; Deniz Gül, Salih Özcan, İsmail Yüksek, Demir Ege Tiknaz; Yunus Akgün, Barış Alper Yılmaz

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Maarten Vandevoordt; Timothy Castagne, Brandon Mechele, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys; Nicolas Raskin, Mandela Keita; Dodi Lukébakio, Hans Vanaken, Leandro Trossard; Romelu Lukaku

Turkey vs Belgium Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 28+ shots taken in 4 of Belgium's last 4 games (UEFA Nations League A).
• There have been 11+ shots on target in 3 of Turkey's last 3 games (UEFA Nations League A).
• Arda Güler has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
• Dodi Lukébakio has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
• Kevin De Bruyne has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).

Turkey vs Belgium Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a 3-1 Belgium win. Turkey have been leaking goals all campaign and are shorthanded again, while Belgium have their depth back and a top-two finish to chase. In the Turkey vs Belgium betting odds, Belgium are the shortest price on the moneyline at +102 (Polymarket), and that number undersells the gap between these sides.

Best Picks

Belgium in the Moneyline market. Turkey have yet to take a point in this group, and Belgium arrive needing the win to keep their top-two push alive. Motivation, depth and our projected scoreline all point the same way.

Over 3.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Our 3-1 projection clears this line, and a Turkey defense that has been carved open all campaign meets a Belgium side that has wobbled at the back lately. This one has messy written all over it.

Turkey vs Belgium Same Game Parlay

Our Turkey vs Belgium same game parlay picks combine Dodi Lukébakio shots on target, Arda Güler shots, Belgium on the moneyline and a Youri Tielemans card.

Dodi Lukébakio needs one shot on target. He has put at least one on frame in each of his previous 4 UEFA Nations League A appearances, and he starts on the right in the probable XI.

Arda Güler needs 3+ shots. Across his most recent 3 UEFA Nations League A outings, he has reached that mark every time, though he sits outside the probable XI, so check the team sheet.

Belgium on the moneyline ties straight back to our projected scoreline. A winless Turkey side missing key bodies is not the opponent to slow down a visitor chasing points.

Youri Tielemans is available again after sitting out the France game through suspension. This card leg has hit twice over his past three outings, but he is not in the probable XI, so watch his minutes.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Turkey vs Belgium Talking Points

The coaching storylines are fresh on both sides. Mark van Bommel was appointed Belgium head coach on a contract to lead the team through Euro 2028, while Sergen Yalcin took the Turkey job in October, replacing Vincenzo Montella. Yalcin's problem is personnel, with Kenan Yıldız among the injured. Belgium lose Amadou Onana and Loïs Openda to injury, yet still have Romelu Lukaku at the top of their probable XI. That gap in available quality drives our Turkey vs Belgium best picks.

Turkey vs Belgium Predictions FAQs

When is the Turkey vs Belgium UEFA Nations League game?

The game kicks off at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT on Thursday, November 12, 2026. It is part of the UEFA Nations League A competition.

Where is Turkey vs Belgium being played?

The game is being played at ISONEM Park Gürsel Aksel Stadyumu.

Who is in Belgium's probable starting lineup?

Belgium's probable starting lineup is Maarten Vandevoordt, Joaquin Seys, Brandon Mechele, Nathan Ngoy, Timothy Castagne, Nicolas Raskin, Mandela Keita, Leandro Trossard, Hans Vanaken, Dodi Lukébakio and Romelu Lukaku, in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Which Turkey players are injured or suspended for the game?

Adil Demirbağ, Kenan Yıldız, Mert Müldür and Aral Şimşir are injured, and Abdülkerim Bardakcı is suspended.

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