Italy vs Turkey Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 05 October 2026, Italy face Turkey at - with kickoff scheduled for . This Europe UEFA Nations League A, Group Stage encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Italy favour an offensive setup focused on creating chances.
Turkey tend to overload midfield areas.
Recent Form
Italy
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Turkey
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Italy show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
In contrast, Turkey have faced difficulties in recent matches and need to improve quickly. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Recent Form Home/Away
Italy (Home)
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Turkey (Away)
A surprising trend, with Italy far more successful on the road.
Turkey's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Italy
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Turkey
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Italy have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Likewise, Turkey are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Italy (Home)
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Turkey (Away)
There is little difference in Italy's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Turkey's clean sheet record is significantly stronger in away fixtures.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Italy
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Turkey
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Italy's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Also, Turkey regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Italy (Home)
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Turkey (Away)
Italy's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
Turkey's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Italy
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Turkey
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Italy usually manage to get on the scoresheet. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Similarly, Turkey have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Italy (Home)
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Turkey (Away)
A surprising trend, with Italy's goals coming much more frequently in away fixtures.
Turkey's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
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Italy vs Turkey Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Italy scores after every 8.8 shots, while Turkey gets averagely 13 shots in a game.
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Italy vs Turkey Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Italy fielded the below lineup in the last match against Turkey: Donnarumma; Ruggeri, Bastoni, Scalvini, Kayode; Fagioli, Tonali, Frattesi; Esposito, Esposito, Raspadori
In their last match against Italy starting lineup of Turkey was the following: Bayindir; Kabak, Demiral, Celik; Elmali, Ozcan, Kokcu, Aydin; Uzun, Yilmaz, Guler
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