Wales-Turkey is a match on the tenth day of Euro 2024 qualifying Group D and is played Tuesday at 8:45 p.m.: predictions.
Wales had a chance to stay ahead of top-ranked Croatia and play for two out of three results on the final day thanks to the advantage in direct clashes but last Saturday’s disappointing draw in Yerevan against Armenia (1-1) slipped the Britons back to third place, now no longer masters of their own destiny in the race for second place.
Now it will be necessary to beat Turkey (already qualified) and hope at the same time that the Armenians (with no more realistic goals) avoid defeat in Zagreb. A decidedly complicated “combination,” as Croatia has the opportunity to play this match ball in front of its own audience. Nor is it certain that Vincenzo Montella’s Turkey will come to Cardiff with little motivation: the Italian coach has brought a breath of fresh air to the environment, and after reaching direct qualification with great anticipation – the victory in Croatia last October being decisive – the Crescent selection does not want to stop any longer. It proved it again in Saturday’s friendly against Germany, which will host the upcoming European Championships, achieving a historic victory (2-3) in which Juventus talent Yildiz also scored.
Turkey must secure first place
Turkey must also armor the first place, which is crucial in order not to end up in the fourth bracket when the draw is made: in case of finishing tied on points with Croatia – which is currently at -3 – it would be overtaken due to direct clashes.
(Yusuf Sari , IlVeggente.it (Ansa)
Montella’s men must at the very least remain unbeaten on Welsh soil as well if they are not to be reeled back in by the Croatians, who start as clear favorites in Zagreb over Armenia, now out of the running. The last meeting between Wales and Turkey dates back to June, with the red-and-whites – then still coached by German Kuntz – coming out on top 2-0 thanks to goals by Umut Nayir and Guler. In the final phase of the last European Championship, on the other hand, it was Wales who prevailed over the Turks: a 2-0 victory that permanently ousted the selection then led by Senol Gunes.
The prediction
Montella’s Turkey is in confident mood, they come to Cardiff after their prestigious success over Germany (hasn’t happened in over 70 years) and should be able to snatch a positive result against a Wales that has no alternative but to win. There is a good chance that both teams will score.
The probable lineups of Wales-Turkey
GALLES (3-4-2-1): Ward; Lockyer, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, J. James, Ampadu, Williams; Johnson, Wilson; Moore.
TURKEY (4-3-3): Altay; Celik, Bardakci, Kabak, Kadioglu; Akbaba, Ozcan, Yuksek; Akturkoglu, Yilmaz, Yildiz.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
