Turkey host France in a Nations League Group A1 opener in Kocaeli on Friday, with Zinedine Zidane taking charge of the French for his first competitive match after succeeding Didier Deschamps.
Anthony Eadson’s Turkey vs France predictions, best bets and score prediction are below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson backs Kylian Mbappe to fire France to victory.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappe to score 2+ goals | 10/3 (bet365) | Kylian Mbappe scored ten goals in eight games at the World Cup and got two or more in four of them, against Senegal, Iraq, Sweden and England, including a brace in the 6-4 third-place defeat. Turkey lost to Australia and Paraguay at the finals and were beaten 6-0 at home by Spain in qualifying, so elite attacks can hurt them. Bet365’s 10/3 carries an implied probability of 23%, and Mbappe hits that mark often enough to make it a value bet. |
| Michael Olise over 0.5 assists | 8/5 (10Bet) | Michael Olise is one of France’s main creators in an attack that scored 20 goals in eight World Cup games, with Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola all among the scorers. Turkey conceded five goals in their three games at the finals and conceded in every one of them. If France score freely, Olise is well placed to supply the chances, and 10Bet’s 8/5, an implied probability of 38%, pairs well with the Mbappe pick. |
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How Turkey go into the game
Turkey exited the World Cup at the group stage, losing to Australia and Paraguay before a closing win over the United States, and warmed up with friendly wins over North Macedonia and Venezuela.
Vincenzo Montella’s side blow hot and cold but have a talented young core and home advantage in Kocaeli.
How France go into the game
France reached the World Cup semi-finals before losing to Spain, then shipped six in a wild 6-4 third-place defeat to England, exposing a leaky defence despite their attacking talent.
Zinedine Zidane takes charge for the first time and, even in transition, France start as clear favourites.
Turkey vs France head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/10/19 | France | 1-1 | Turkey |
| 08/06/19 | Turkey | 2-0 | France |
| 05/06/09 | France | 1-0 | Turkey |
| 26/06/03 | France | 3-2 | Turkey |
| 15/11/00 | France | 4-0 | Turkey |
France have historically had the upper hand, but Turkey are unbeaten in the two most recent competitive meetings, winning 2-0 and drawing 1-1 in Euro 2020 qualifying.
Turkey vs France predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappe to score 2+ goals | 10/3 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Scored 2+ in four World Cup games. |
| France to win | 10/21 (Coral) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Superior quality even under a new manager. |
| Both teams to score | 4/6 (BetAhoy) | ⭐⭐⭐ | France leaked late at the World Cup; Turkey score at home. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1/2 (10Bet) | ⭐⭐ | Two attacking sides and a shaky France defence. |
| Turkey 1-2 France | 15/2 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Our call: France edge an open game. |
| Michael Olise over 0.5 assists | 8/5 (10Bet) | ⭐⭐ | A creator for a France side expected to score. |
Turkey vs France score prediction
France have far too much quality even in transition and should edge an open game, although Turkey will make it difficult in front of their own fans. Score prediction: Turkey 1-2 France.
