{"id":1440215,"date":"2026-03-24T15:26:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1440215"},"modified":"2026-03-24T15:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:27:22","slug":"match-preview-turkey-vs-romania-26-03-26-world-cup-qualifying","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-turkey-vs-romania-26-03-26-world-cup-qualifying\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey vs Romania: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Turkey take on Romania in a Path C World Cup<\/a> qualifier with both sides hoping to advance to the final against Slovakia or Kosovo.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkey finished just three points behind Group E winners Spain, having won four of their six matches, while Romania grabbed third spot in Group H, behind Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kickoff is set for 5:00pm on Thursday, and below you can find our match preview and best bets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Turkey -1 Handicap<\/td>\n11\/10 @ BOYLE Sports<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nTurkey come into this on the back of a 2-2 draw with World Cup favourites Spain and four wins from five other Group E games, including a 6-1 victory over Bulgaria. Their attack features Real Madrid\u2019s Arda Guler and Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz. Romania finished third in Group H but scored most of their goals in just two matches against San Marino.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arda Guler to Score First<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/2 @ William Hill<\/a>
(15.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nArda Guler has impressed in recent months under Alvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid, earning more game time and showing clear improvement. He has four goals and twelve assists in 44 club games this season and added one goal and three assists in Turkey\u2019s World Cup qualifying. His current form makes him a key player for Montella to build the team around..<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n