Italy host Turkey in a Nations League Group A1 clash in Bologna on Monday, with the Azzurri strong favourites against a Turkey side rooted to the bottom of the group just days after thrashing them 4-1.
Anthony Eadson’s Italy vs Turkey predictions, best bets and score prediction are below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson expects Italy to win comfortably.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Italy to lead at half-time | 19/20 (BetAhoy) | Italy have scored five goals in three games and start matches on the front foot. They also thrashed this same Turkey side 4-1 only last week. Turkey are bottom of the group with no points, having shipped eight goals in three games, and they remain without the injured Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz plus their suspended first-choice goalkeeper. At home in Bologna against such limited opposition, Roberto Mancini’s side should get in front early, making an Italy half-time lead a strong angle. |
| Both teams to score | 4/6 (Sky Bet) | Italy are scoring freely but have not been watertight at the back, conceding to both France and Turkey already this campaign. Turkey, for all their defensive problems, did find the net in the 4-1 defeat through Baris Alper Yilmaz and will carry some threat through Arda Guler. With Italy chasing goals at one end and Turkey capable of a consolation at the other, both teams to score makes appeal in Bologna. |
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How Italy go into the game
Italy sit third after a 1-1 draw in France, a 4-1 win at Turkey and a 2-0 home defeat to Belgium.
Roberto Mancini’s side are scoring freely, with Francesco Pio Esposito leading a rotated attack.
How Turkey go into the game
Turkey are bottom of the group with no points, beaten 3-0 by Belgium and 4-1 by Italy last time out.
Vincenzo Montella’s side are without the injured Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz and have conceded eight goals.
Italy vs Turkey head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28/09/26 | Turkey | 1-4 | Italy |
| 04/06/24 | Italy | 0-0 | Turkey |
| 29/03/22 | Turkey | 2-3 | Italy |
| 11/06/21 | Italy | 3-0 | Turkey |
Italy have never lost to Turkey, winning 4-1 when the sides met in Bursa last week and 3-0 at Euro 2020.
Italy vs Turkey predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy to win | 8/15 (BetAhoy) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Far too strong for the bottom side. |
| Both teams to score | 4/6 (Sky Bet) | ⭐⭐ | Turkey can grab a consolation. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1/2 (Paddy Power) | ⭐⭐ | Italy’s attack in full flow. |
| Italy 2-1 Turkey | 7/1 (Spreadex) | ⭐⭐ | Our call: a comfortable Italy win. |
Italy vs Turkey score prediction
Turkey are poor and already lost heavily to Italy this window, so the Azzurri should win again at home, even if Turkey nick a consolation. Score prediction: Italy 2-1 Turkey.
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