Iceland vs Turkey – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 14/10/2024
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Prediction on Iceland vs Turkey
Prediction: Turkey to Win or Draw
For Iceland vs Turkey, we predict a Turkey Win or Draw. Turkey has a stronger record in recent matches, holding a 55% win rate across all competitions this year. Turkey’s form in away matches, winning 46%, suggests they could take control of the game. Iceland, despite having home advantage, has struggled in their recent games, winning only 2 of their last 6 matches. Therefore, we expect Turkey to either win or hold Iceland to a draw in Reykjavík on Monday.
We predict Over 2.5 Goals in Iceland vs Turkey.
In five of their previous encounters, more than 2.5 goals have been scored. Turkey has averaged 2.02 goals per match this year, and Iceland has seen 1.27 goals per game. Given their high-scoring encounters, it’s likely there will be more than 2.5 goals in this game.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
Match Preview on Iceland vs Turkey
Iceland
Iceland played to a 2-2 draw against Wales last match, managing to score twice but struggling defensively. They currently sit in 3rd place in UEFA Nations League Group H with 4 points. Iceland’s defense has been vulnerable, conceding goals in 77.8% of their matches this year.
In their last six matches, Iceland has won 2, drawn 1, and lost 3. They are aiming to regain form, but face a tough challenge against Turkey’s powerful attack.
Turkey
Turkey secured a 1-0 victory over Montenegro last time, showing strong defensive resilience. They are at the top of their group with 7 points in the Nations League Group H.
Turkey has won 4 of their last six matches and remains unbeaten in 5 of them. Their ability to convert chances has been excellent, scoring 85 goals in 42 matches, with an average of 2.02 goals per game.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Iceland: Valdimarsson, Lunddal, Ingason, Gretarsson, Finnsson, Willumsson, Gudmundsson, Thordarson, Thorsteinsson, Oskarsson, Gudjohnsen
Turkey: Cakir, Muldur, Demiral, Bardakci, Kadioglu, Calhanoglu, Kokcu, Akgun, Guler, Akturkoglu, Yilmaz
Iceland vs Turkey – Where to watch?
Catch the UEFA Nations League match between Iceland vs Turkey on Dazn this Monday, 14th, Oct 2024, at 18:45 UTC.
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