Moneyline PickTurkey (-137)
Player PropArda Guler to score anytime (+235)
Same Game ParlayUnder 2.5 goals + Under 9.5 corners + Both teams not to score (+275)
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Australia vs Turkey Main Match Info

Australia vs Turkey Moneyline Prediction

As has been the trend in recent qualifying campaigns, Australia had little trouble securing a World Cup berth through the AFC. However, their recent form has been disappointing.

They enter this fixture having lost four of their last seven matches (W2, D1) and failed to win either of their final friendlies before the tournament.

On the other hand, we have Turkey, the 22nd-ranked team in the world, coming into the World Cup in outstanding form. After topping Venezuela and North Macedonia in their friendlies before the World Cup opener, Vincenzo Montella’s men are on an impressive nine-game undefeated streak (W8, D1).

One of Turkey’s biggest strengths has been their defensive prowess, which is even more impressive given the talent they have in the final third. They’ve kept four clean sheets over their last six matches overall and have allowed more than two goals in just three encounters over their last 10. The lone blemish was a 6-0 loss to Spain on September 7.

Australia are likely to make life difficult for Turkey, as the Socceroos tend to defend deep and exploit the counter, but the Turks have enough talent in midfield to control possession throughout the game.

With Arda Guler and Hakan Calhanoglu dictating the tempo, they should prove too much for Australia.

Australia vs Turkey Player Prop

Given the fitness concerns surrounding some of Turkey’s best players and the lack of a proven striker leading the way, Guler could take on an even more prominent offensive role.

Even though he’s better known for his creativity, look for him to be a primary focus on the attack, especially with Kenan Yildiz considered a major doubt.

The Real Madrid star has scored 10 goals in 36 appearances for the national team and has already found the net in the UEFA Nations League, European Championships, and World Cup qualifying. His creativity should be the key to unlocking what figures to be a closed-knit Australian defence.

Australia vs Turkey Same Game Parlay

Turkey are a cagey-minded side who tend to do a good job of protecting their own goal, and the same can be said about Australia.

The key difference is that the Turks have far more talent up front, but both teams are structured in a way that points toward a low-scoring affair. Three of the Socceroos’ last five games and three of Turkey’s last six have seen under 2.5 total goals.

With the Turks keeping four clean sheets over their last six matches, it wouldn’t be surprising if they shut out an Australian team that has failed to score more than one goal in seven of their last 10 outings.

The defensive-minded nature of the game could lead to very few corners, with neither side being known for exploiting the width of the pitch through their wingers.

Australia vs Turkey Team News

Australia Team News 

Australia aren’t dealing with any injury concerns ahead of their World Cup opener, so they should field a very strong side here, including some of their European-based players.

The likes of Jackson Irvine, Alessandro Circati, and Cristian Volpato are all expected to start. The lone uncertainty is whether Nestory Irankunda will be included in the starting lineup, but that’s a managerial decision since the Watford striker is fully fit.

Turkey Team News

Turkey could be without one of their best players for this World Cup opener, as Yildiz has yet to resume full training and is a major doubt.

The rest of the squad is expected to be fully available. That includes players carrying minor knocks, such as left-back Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton) and playmaker Calhanoglu (Inter Milan).

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