Turkey vs Iceland prediction and betting tips on September 9, 2024
Game Prediction
In the second round of the Nations League on September 9, 2024, Turkey will host Iceland. Montella is counting on his team to return to winning ways at home.
Turkey vs Iceland: Key Statistics and Trends
- Turkey won three out of their five matches at the Euros.
- Iceland has won five of their last seven matches.
- Turkey wins the first half in 28% of their matches, while Iceland wins in 45%.
Our prediction for Turkey vs Iceland
The "Janissaries" had a tough time in last year’s qualifiers. The turning point came with the appointment of Montella as head coach last autumn, replacing Kuntz. Montella secured early qualification and led his team to several impressive victories in friendly matches. Most importantly, at the Euros, Turkey defeated Georgia and the Czech Republic (despite a 0-3 loss to Portugal), knocked out Austria 2-1 in the playoffs thanks to a Demiral brace, and then suffered a narrow and frustrating 1-2 defeat to the Netherlands, which included an own goal.
The "Ice Men" struggled in 2023, earning only 10 points in 10 qualifying matches. However, they crushed Israel in the playoffs and took an early lead against Ukraine through Gudmundsson, though they ultimately lost 2-1.
Hareide now has to cope without their scandal-hit playmaker. Besides Albert, Finnbogason, who retired from the national team, is also absent. The Turks have made some changes to their squad, but the key players from the Euros remain.
Turkey kicked off their campaign in Wales, playing out a 0-0 draw in Cardiff despite going down to 10 men for the last half-hour after Yılmaz received his second yellow card. Iceland, meanwhile, hosted Montenegro in Reykjavik, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory with goals either side of halftime.
Turkey vs Iceland: Possible Starting Lineups
Turkey (possible lineup): Günok – Muldur, Söyüncü, Ayhan, Çelik – Yıldız, Çalhanoğlu, Yüksek, Kökçü, Güler – Dinççi
Iceland (possible lineup): Valdimarsson – Thórdarson, Gretarsson, Hermannsson, Sampsted – Thórsteinsson, Sigurdsson, Thordarson, Gudmundsson, Anderson – Oskarsson
Head to Head matches: Turkey vs Iceland
In their last four encounters, Iceland has won three times, with Turkey only managing a draw in their most recent home match in 2019.
Free prediction today for the match: Turkey vs Iceland
Home advantage is crucial for both sides. Playing at home, the "Janissaries" should be able to overcome this opponent (odds – 1.6).