Turkey vs France Breakdown: Key Stats, Team News and Best Bets
- France will travel to the Kocaeli Stadium in Izmit to face Turkey in a Nations League match with kick-off at 19:45 BST.
- This is a match in Group A1, with Italy and Belgium also in the group.
- France will have Zinedine Zidane in the dugout for his first match in charge of the French national team after Deschamps left his position after the World Cup.
- Turkey will be without two influential players, with Calhanoglu and Yildiz out through injury.
Head to Head Stats
There have been six international meetings between these sides, with France having the better record. The last time they met was in 2019, when the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Turkey won earlier that year 2-0 in a qualifier for the 2020 European Championships. The remaining four matches between the teams have resulted in a French victory. France has outscored Turkey 15 goals to 3 in those six matches. Both teams go into this match with a recent record of 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
Out Match Verdict and Betting Prediction
Facing Turkey in Turkey is no easy task with their fanatical supporters. But France has a superior team and better quality. We believe Turkey will put up a good fight, but with players like Mbappe and Olise, we see goals for France. Our betting prediction is France to win and lead at halftime, with odds of 11/10.
