Turkey vs Portugal Predictions & Match Preview

Turkey vs Portugal Prediction

Top spot in Group F will be up for grabs on Saturday afternoon as Turkey and Portugal take on each other at BVB Stadion in Dortmund.

Both teams have managed wins in their opening games of the 2024 Euro. Which side will prevail in the second round?

• Portugal have won 14 of their last 16 games across competitions.
• Turkey won 1 of their previous 6 outings in all competitions.
• Portugal won 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters with Turkey.
• Turkey have big problems with injured players in defence.

Turkey scored some fabulous goals to see off Georgia 3-1 on Tuesday afternoon. Real Madrid’s teen sensation Arda Guler delivered one of his team’s three, confirming his immense talent on the big stage.

Turkey created loads up front against the Georgians but they will face a much tougher challenge this time around against one of the tournament’s top contenders.

Portugal were on the brink of an abyss in their opener against the Czech Republic but they notched super-late goals to complete a comeback.

Turkey vs Portugal Predicted Lineups and Team News

Vincenzo Montella still has big problems with injured players as the likes of Caglar Soyuncu, Ozan Kabak, Ridvan Yilmaz, Enes Unal, Cengiz Under, and Umut Nayir are all ruled out of the tournament.

Irfan Can Kahveci skipped the first game and he is unlikely to feature in the starting lineup against Portugal either.

It will be interesting to see whether Roberto Martinez will make some changes, especially since substitutes Goncalo Inacio, Diogo Jota, and Francisco Conceicao delivered the goods upon coming on against the Czech Republic on Tuesday.

Turkey (4-5-1): Gunok – Muldur, Akaydin, Bardakci, Kadioglu – Ayhan, Calhanoglu, Guler, Kokcu, Yildiz – Yilmaz

Portugal (3-5-2): Costa – Dalot, Pepe, Dias – Cancelo, Silva, Fernandes, Vitinha, Mendes – Ronaldo, Jota

Portugal to justify the favourites’ tag

Portugal somehow survived the tournament opener against the Czech Republic. Their players now feel less pressure.

With the talent available on their roster, Portugal are capable of beating any team in this competition.

Roberto Martinez’s men have 14 victories in the previous 16 outings across competitions. They will go into this in high spirits after a late stoppage-time winner against the Czechs on Tuesday.

Turkey had been on a five-game winless run before beating Georgia in the first match of the tournament.

Vincenzo Montella has big problems with injured players, especially in defence. Last but not least, Portugal have won six of the previous seven head-to-head meetings with Turkey.

The value is great with the 2.50 odds offered for Portugal to have the lead at the half time and win the match at the end.

Cristiano Ronaldo to shine against the Crescent Stars

Turkey’s back line is without two first-team regulars through injuries. They are up against one of the deadliest attacking lines in Europe now.

The Crescent Stars even allowed too many open looks to Georgia on the opening day. This will be the music to the ears of Cristiano Ronaldo who is once again expected to lead the line for Portugal.

You can back Ronaldo to score anytime at the 1.90 odds, while the Over 2.5 goals pick is another decent option at the odds of 1.72.

Steffen Schmidt- June 20, 2024

Turkey vs Portugal Betting Tips

HT/FT Portugal/Portugal

OK

2.50 Odds

Cristiano Ronaldo to score anytime

OK

1.91 Odds

Correct Score: Portugal 3-1

OK

13.00 Odds