The recent history between the two teams would suggest a closely contested affair on the cards, despite what the form may suggest. The recent four meetings between the two teams have been evenly shared results-wise, as one win each and two consecutive draws between the two teams have been recorded. Interestingly, both of the victories recorded a 2-0 victory over each other in this fixture, with the previous two ending in a draw.
Turkey have been in such impressive form when they have been the designated home team this calendar year, with three wins and one loss in their four home games this year. Their most recent defeat was the 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in the knockout stages of the European Championship. Since the Euros, the hosts have won three of their previous four in the Nations League and are on a run of three consecutive victories in the competition.
In their most recent fixture, Turkey provided an epic encounter with Iceland, which saw six goals shared in a 4-2 win. Iceland thought they had reduced a point when Andri Gudjohnsen equalised in the 83rd minute. However, goals from Arda Guler and Kerem Akturkoglu secured the necessary three points for Vincenzo Montella’s side.
Since the arrival of Craig Bellamy, the Dragons have been unbeaten in the four games that the former Liverpool and Manchester City player has been in charge of. Wales have an equal record of one win and a draw at home and on their travels in this competition and have only conceded three goals in four games whilst scoring five in the process.
In their most recent fixture, Wales were victorious in their 1-0 win over Montenegro, leaving them unbeaten in the group after four games. Fulham midfielder Harry Wilson scored the game’s only goal as Craig Bellamy’s side picked up the first home win under his tenure. Wilson has been in excellent form for Fulham over the last two games, with three goals in two games for the Cottagers.
