Turkey Starting Lineup Vs Iceland, Match Preview and Analysis

Turkey will face Iceland in the UEFA Nations League B group stage on September 9, with the match kicking off at 21:45 Turkey local time.

This will be a rematch from five years ago when their Group H qualifying match ended in a 0-0 draw. Turkey is coming into this game after a defeat to the Netherlands on July 6. They will likely focus on improving their defense, having conceded goals in their last six consecutive matches.

Iceland is preparing for the match following a loss to the Netherlands in a friendly on June 10.

Turkey Vs Iceland Starting Lineup Today

We are providing real-time updates on team formations and line-ups for the Turkey vs. Iceland match. The starting line-ups for both teams have yet to be announced.

Turkey Possible Starting Line-up vs Iceland

• • 1. Mert Günok
    2. Mert Müldür
    3. Abdülkerim Bardakcı
    4. Çağlar Söyüncü
    5. Zeki Çelik
    6. İsmail Yüksek
    7. Kaan Ayhan
    8. Kenan Yıldız
    9. Orkun Kökçü
    10. Arda Güler
    11. Barış Yılmaz

Iceland Possible Starting Line-up vs Turkey

• • 1. Hákon Valdimarsson
    2. Logi Tómasson
    3. Hjörtur Hermannsson
    4. Daníel Leó Grétarsson
    5. Alfons Sampsted
    6. Jóhann Guðmundsson
    7. Stefán Þórðarson
    8. Mikael Anderson
    9. Gylfi Sigurðsson
    10. Orri Steinn Óskarsson
    11. Jón Dagur Þorsteinsson

Head-to-Head: Turkey vs. Iceland

Turkey and Iceland have played each other 6 times since September 2014. Iceland holds a superior head-to-head record with 4 wins compared to Turkey’s 1 win and 1 draw. The most recent encounter was on November 14, 2019, during the European Championship qualifiers, which ended in a 0-0 draw. In these matches, Turkey has scored 2 goals in total, while Iceland has scored 10.

Turkey Vs Iceland Recent Form Analysis

Turkey

• Last Match: Lost 2-1 to the Netherlands.
• Overall Last 20 Matches: 10 wins, 6 losses, 4 draws.

In their last 6 matches:

• Wins:
  • 1-2 vs. Austria (July 2)
  • 1-2 vs. Czech Republic (June 26)
  • 3-1 vs. Georgia (June 18)
• Losses:
  • 2-1 vs. Netherlands (July 6)
  • 0-3 vs. Portugal (June 22)
  • 2-1 vs. Poland (June 10)

Iceland

• Last Match: Lost 4-0 to the Netherlands.
• Overall Last 20 Matches: 7 wins, 8 losses, 5 draws.

In their last 6 matches:

• Wins:
  • 0-1 vs. England (June 7)
  • 1-4 vs. Israel (March 21)
  • 0-2 vs. Honduras (January 18)
  • 0-1 vs. Guatemala (January 14)
• Losses:
  • 4-0 vs. Netherlands (June 10)
  • 2-1 vs. Ukraine (March 26)

Betting Tips: Turkey vs. Iceland

1. Turkey to Win:
   • Reason: Turkey’s recent form at home has been strong, with notable victories against teams like Austria and Czech Republic. Despite their recent loss to the Netherlands, their overall performance suggests they have the upper hand. Iceland’s recent form, including losses to strong teams like the Netherlands, points to potential vulnerabilities.
2. Both Teams to Score (BTTS):
   • Reason: Both Turkey and Iceland have shown the ability to score in recent matches. Turkey has scored in 5 of their last 6 games, while Iceland has also managed to find the net in their recent fixtures. Given both teams’ attacking capabilities and defensive issues, BTTS is a plausible bet.
3. Over 2.5 Goals:
   • Reason: The attacking strengths of both sides and their recent high-scoring games suggest a high likelihood of multiple goals. Turkey and Iceland have frequently been involved in matches with more than 2 goals, making over 2.5 goals a reasonable prediction.
4. Turkey to Win 2-1:
   • Reason: Turkey is expected to edge out Iceland in a close contest. Turkey’s home advantage and their recent form favor a narrow victory. Given Iceland’s defensive lapses and Turkey’s attacking prowess, a 2-1 win for Turkey is a likely outcome.
5. First Half Score:
   • Bet: Turkey to Score First.
   • Reason: Turkey’s recent performance suggests they are likely to start strong, especially at home. Iceland has struggled defensively in recent games, which may allow Turkey to score first.

Prediction

Turkey is predicted to win with a score of 2-1. Turkey’s strong home form and attacking capability give them an edge, though Iceland is expected to challenge and score.

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