We have a Turkey v Portugal prediction for you plus betting tips as we break down the odds, team news and matchups ahead of their top-of-the-table game in Group F.
Turkey opened their Euro 2024 campaign account with a 3-1 victory over Georgia which means regardless of the result of this game they’ll be in with a chance of qualifying from the group.
Portugal are one of many people’s hot fancies to win Euro 2024 and their 2-1 opening group victory 2-1 against Czechia made it 11 wins in their last 13 matches.
How To Watch Turkey v Portugal
When is Turkey v Portugal?
Turkey v Portugal will take place on Friday at 5.00 pm
TV Channel
RTÉ 2 and ITV 1
Stream
RTE Player and ITV X
Where is Turkey v Portugal Being Played?
BVB Stadion Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany.
Turkey v Portugal Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Turkey | 9/2 | 18.2% |
Portugal | 11/20 | 64.5% |
Draw | 3/1 | 25% |
Turkey are 9/2 outsiders to land their second victory of Euro 2024, Portugal are 11/20 favourites to do the same thing and the first-ever draw between both sides is priced at 3/1.
Handicap Betting
Turkey + 1 @ 11/8
Portugal: -1 @ 6/4
Handicap Draw: +1 @ 13/5
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Turkey’s Form
Turkey qualified for Euro 2024 by topping Group D with 5 victories, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their games against Croatia, Wales, Armenia and Latvia. That record was enough to put them 1 point ahead of Croatia having scored one more goal (14) and having conceded (7) which was 3 more than their closest challengers.
Since qualifying for Euro 2024 they hadn’t been in the best of form losing both their March games first 1-0 against Hungary before being demolished 6-1 against Austria. Ahead of the tournament, they had a 0-0 draw against Italy and a 2-1 defeat against Poland. However, they opened their Euro 2024 account with a 3-1 victory over Georgia to end their six-game winless run.
Turkey has been managed by Montella since he was appointed on the 21st of September and since taking over has a respectable record of 4 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats for a win rate of 44.44%. Turkey primarily uses a 4-2-3-1 formation occasionally fluttering with a 3-4-3 or 4-1-4-1 during qualifying.
Turkey's Last Five Results
Turkey 3-1 Georgia | June 18th | Win
Poland 2-1 Turkey | June 10th | Loss
Italy 0-0 Turkey | June 4th | Draw
Austria 6-1 Turkey | March 26th | Loss
Hungary 1-0 Turkey | March 22nd | Loss
3 Losses, 1 Win and 1 Draw
Portugal’s Form
Portugal are one of the in-form sides in Europe at the moment having qualified for Euro 2024 with a faultless record winning 10 out of 10 from their games against Slovakia, Luxembourg, Iceland, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Liechtenstein finishing 8 points clear of runners-up Slovakia. In the process, they scored a staggering 36 goals during qualifying and only conceded 2.
They started their 2024 in continued strong fashion with a 5-2 victory against Sweden but that was followed by a 2-0 defeat against Slovenia. In their most recent window before the tournament, they defeated Finland 4-2 and were narrowly beaten 1-2 by Croatia before convincingly beating Ireland 3-0 in their final warm-up game. It was the Late Late Show for them against Czechia when they needed a late 92nd-minute winner from Conceição for a 2-1 victory.
Martinez has managed Portugal since he took the reins on the 9th of January 2023 replacing Fernando Santos and has a close-to-perfect record as manager so far with Portugal winning 13 of his 14 games at the helm. His side tend to average around 61.6% possession per game (74% vs Czechia). They’re also a tactically flexible outfit using 3-4-3, 4-1-4-1, 4-1-3-2 and even 4-3-3.
Portugal's Last Five Results
Portugal 2-1 Czechia | June 18th | Win
Portugal 3-0 Ireland | June 11th | Win
Portugal 1-2 Croatia | June 8th | Loss
Portugal 4-2 Finland | June 4th | Win
Slovenia 2-0 Portugal | March 26th | Loss
3 Wins and 2 Losses
Turkey v Portugal Weather Forecast
The weather is expected to be 23 degrees with a 25% chance of rain.
Turkey v Portugal Predicted Lineups
Turkey Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Günok
RB: Müldür, CB: Akaydin, CB: Bardakcı, LB: Kadıoğlu
CM: Çalhanoğlu, CM: Ayhan
RW: Güler, AM: Kökçü, LW: Yıldız
CF: B.A. Yilmaz
Portugal Predicted Starting XI (3-4-3)
GK: Costa
RCB: Dias, CB: Pepe, LCB: Mendes
RM: Dalot, CM: Vitinha, CM: Fernandes, LM: Cancelo
RW: Conceicao, CF: Ronaldo, LW: Leão
Turkey v Portugal Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Turkey wins: 2
Portugal wins: 7
Draws: 0
Head-To-Head Results
Portugal 3-1 Turkey | World Cup | March 24th, 2022
Portugal 1-3 Turkey | Friendly | June 2nd, 2012
Portugal 2-0 Turkey | Euro 2008 | June 7th, 2008
Portugal 2-0 Turkey | Euro 2000 | June 24th, 2000
Portugal 1-0 Turkey | Euro 1996 | June 14th, 1996
Key Players To Watch
Arda Güler – Turkey
Ahead of the tournament much was expected of the Turkish teenage sensation (19) who was coming off a club season with Real Madrid who despite having injury issues still scored 7 times in 13 games. Arda has a huge future ahead of him though the dynamic attacker can do it all dribble, shoot, pass and stole the show with his stunner in their opening game victory against Georgia.
Cristiano Ronaldo – Portugal
How could it be anyone else? While certainly in the “twilight” of his career Ronaldo (39) remains very much an active threat in front of goal at both club and international level. While he didn’t get on the scoresheet in the first game, for most of it he seemed their biggest threat and I think he is going to add to his 130 international Goals sooner rather than later.
Turkey v Portugal Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Turkey 0-2 Portugal
Turkey ended their poor run of form in their opening game of Euro 2024 with an impressive 3-1 victory against Georgia which has some touting them as “Dark Horses” a title synonymous with the Turkish National Team.
Portugal were not at their imperious best against Czhecia but have this way about them where they will always find a way to win in the end making them major players at this tournament.
The Turkish credentials have been overstated since their group game and Portugal should prove to be a much sterner test on Saturday.
Best Bet: Portugal Win + Over 2.5 Total Goals @ 13/10
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