Turkey vs Wales preview & prediction

Match preview

The group stage match of the UEFA Euro qualifiers between Turkey and Wales is scheduled to take place at the Samsun 19 Mayis Stadium on Monday.

Turkey enters this match after defeating Latvia 3-2 in their most recent match. Turkey won thanks to goals from winger Cengiz Under of Marseille, midfielder Irfan Kahveci of Fenerbahce, and center back Abdulkerim Bardakci of Galatasaray. The goals for Latvia were scored by midfielders Eduards Emsis of Egnatia Rrogozhine and Kristers Tobers of Lechia Gdansk.

Wales, on the other side, recently played Armenia and lost 4-2. Grant-Leon Ranos of Borussia Monchengladbach and Columbus Crew midfielder Lucas Zelarayan each scored twice to seal the victory for Armenia. Wales’ goals were scored by wingers Daniel James of Leeds United and Harry Wilson of Fulham.

Turkey has some talented players at their disposal and doesn’t lack talent. Orkun Kokcu, a midfielder, made headlines recently after moving for €25 million from Feyenoord to Benfica. Before moving to Portugal, the 22-year-old, who is regarded as a bright talent, was connected to Manchester United and Liverpool.

In the shape of Hakan Calhanoglu, Zeki Celik, and Caglar Soyuncu, they also claim experience. Soyuncu, in particular, had a difficult season at Leicester City and is eager to play. This summer, the 27-year-old is anticipated to sign with Atletico Madrid.

The post-Gareth Bale era has begun in Wales, on the other hand. Bale was frequently what set his country apart, and after his retirement, there has been a greater emphasis on players like Brennan Johnson, Daniel James, and Harry Wilson. Even though the Nice midfielder Aaron Ramsey may not be the same player he once was, he is still capable of creating issues.

Turkey vs Wales form guide

Turkey’s last 5 games- WLWWW

Latvia	2 – 3	Turkey
Turkey	0 – 2	Croatia
Armenia	1 – 2	Turkey
Turkey	1 – 2	Czech Republic
Turkey	2 – 1	Scotland

Wales’s last 5 games – LWDLL

Wales	2 – 4	Armenia
Wales	1 – 0	Latvia
Croatia	1 – 1	Wales
Wales	0 – 3	England
Wales	0 – 2	Iran

Key facts

Wales has won four games, lost two, and drawn one in their last seven head-to-head matches.
Cengiz Under, a Turkish winger for Marseille, has contributed to nine goals in 28 league games this year.
Hakan Calhanoglu, a Turkish midfielder for Inter Milan, has had nine goal contributions in 28 league starts this year.
Brennan Johnson, a Welsh attacker, has helped Nottingham Forest score 11 goals in 33 league games this year.
Kieffer Moore, a Welsh striker, has four goals this season in 12 league starts for Bournemouth.