Italy
Italy aims to replicate their previous success as they head into their match against Turkey, following a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in their last friendly. Lorenzo Pellegrini and Nicolò Barella were the scorers for Italy, netting in the 3rd and 90th minutes, respectively.
Recent matches involving Italy have been high-scoring affairs, with a total of 20 goals in their last six games, averaging 3.33 goals per game. Out of these, Italy has contributed 14 goals, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Turkey
Turkey will look to bounce back after a disappointing 6-1 loss to Austria in their most recent friendly. Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored Turkey’s lone goal in the 25th minute, while Austria’s goals came from Xaver Schlager, Michael Gregoritsch (who scored a hat-trick), Christoph Baumgartner, and Maximilian Entrup.
Turkey’s recent matches have also been goal-filled, with a total of 20 goals in their last six games, averaging 3.33 goals per match. However, Turkey has conceded 10 of these goals, indicating potential defensive weaknesses.
Prediction
Italy is expected to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities against Turkey. While Turkey might struggle to score, they could still manage to find the net once.
We predict a comfortable 2-0 victory for Italy. Our expert partners suggest betting on over 1.5 goals for this match.
