Turkey vs Portugal Prediction & Betting Tips (22 June)

Turkey missed the last World Cup precisely because of Portugal, winners in the play-offs 3-1. Since then, the Turks have enjoyed promotion after a first place in League C during the Nations League, and a superb qualifying campaign for this Euro. Indeed, this selection created a little surprise by finishing in first place in its group ahead of Croatia and Wales among others. It was also good results in the last few days that this first place was assured, a victory in Croatia 0-1 and a draw brought back to Wales 1-1. On the other hand, the preparation went less well, with 3 defeats against Hungary 1-0, Austria 6-1 and Poland 2-1, with in the meantime a good draw still achieved against Italy 0-0.

Portugal will want to do better than during the 2022 World Cup and this elimination in the quarter-finals against Morocco. In a fairly affordable group, the Portuguese were impeccable with 10 victories in 10 matches against teams like Bosnia, Iceland, Luxembourg and Slovakia, and a monstrous total of 36 goals scored for 2 conceded. The preparation was a little less convincing with two defeats to forget against Slovenia 2-0 and Croatia 1-2, but more interesting victories against Sweden 5-2, Finland 4-2 and Ireland 3-0 a few days ago.

The coach will be able to rely on the presence of playing master Calhanoglu (Inter, 18 goals in 87 seasons). Around him we will note the presence of Salih Özcan (Dortmund, 19 sel), and the nuggets Arda Güler (Real Madrid) and Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) who will be able to show their talent to all of Europe. With them in the offensive sector, winger Aktürkoglu (Galatasaray, 5 goals in 29 seasons) and the experienced Cenk Tosun (Besiktas, 20 goals in 51 seasons) will be ones to watch. On the other hand, numerous absences weaken this team, notably that of former OM player, Cengiz Ünder (Fenerbahce, 16 goals in 51 seasons) or striker Enes Ünal (Bournemouth, 3 goals in 33 seasons) . No Söyüncü (Fenerbahçe, 55 sel), Ridvan Yilmaz (Rangers, 7 sel) and Kabak (Hoffenheim, 26 sel). On the Portuguese side, we will obviously find the two elders Pepe (41 years old, Porto, 137 sel).

) and Cristiano Ronaldo (39 years old, Al Nassr, 130 goals in 207 seasons), still in great form at club and with the selection, author of 10 goals during qualifying and a double during the last friendly match. He will be in competition with Gonçalo Ramos (PSG, 13 sels, 8 goals), and supported by the presence of talented players like Ruben Dias (Manchester City, 56 sels), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona, ​​54 sels, 10 pawns), the midfielders Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, 22 goals in 67 seasons, author of a double against Finland) and Bernardo Silva (Manchester City, 11 goals in 89 seasons) or even attackers Joao Felix (Barcelona), Diogo Jota (Liverpool, 39 selections, 14 goals) and Rafael Leao (AC Milan). A few players will still miss this Euro, notably the full-back Guerreiro (Bayern Munich), and Otavio (Al-Nassr) injured. As for them, Renato Sanches (Roma) and winger Bruma (Braga) were not chosen.