Australia vs Turkey prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the first round of the World Cup on June 14, 2026, the national teams of Australia and Turkey will face each other. Both sides are eager to start the tournament successfully.
Australia vs Turkey: Team News and Expert Analysis
Australia had a sluggish start to qualification, but after Popovic took over as head coach, they confidently secured second place in their Asian qualifying group, finishing six points ahead of Saudi Arabia. However, their friendly matches produced mixed results. After winning both March fixtures, they lost 0-1 to Mexico right before the World Cup. Against Switzerland, they at least managed a 1-1 draw.
Turkey performed as expected in qualifying after their Euro quarterfinal run. They finished second in their group, which was not surprising as no one expected them to overtake Spain. In March, they won both playoff matches 1-0 against Romania and Kosovo, clinching a coveted ticket to the tournament. Preparing for the tournament, they thrashed North Macedonia 4-0. After arriving in North America, they extended their winning streak with a narrow 2-1 victory over Venezuela.
The formal Asian representative, who left their native Oceania, averages 1.3 goals per game scored and concedes one on average. Calhanoglu and his teammates score 2.5 goals on average but also concede a fair amount—1.3 per match.
Previous Matches: Australia vs Turkey
There have been two friendly matches, both won by Turkey.
Montella’s team has plenty of strengths. We suggest betting that they will start with a win (odds – 1.70).
Australia vs Turkey: Key Statistics and Trends
- Australia has not won two games in a row
- 40% of Australia's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.3 goals per match
- Turkey has won four times in a row
- 50% of Turkey's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.8 goals per match
Australia vs Turkey: Probable Starting Lineups
Australia plays a 1-5-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Bich - Herrington, Souttar, Chirkati, Irankunda, Volpato - Behich, Okon-Engstler, O'Neil, Truine - Yengi. Toure will not play.
Turkey plays a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Cakir - Elmalı, Bardakci, Kabak, Celik - Orkun Kokcu, Ismail Yuksek - Yilmaz, Arda Guler, Kahveci - Gul. Yildiz is injured.
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