Turkey vs France Prediction, Odds & SGP Picks (Sep 25)
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Turkey vs France Prediction, Odds & SGP Picks (Sep 25)

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
Moneyline PickFrance (-218)
Player PropOusmane Dembele to score anytime (+135)
Same Game ParlayFrance to win + Both teams to score + Under 4.5 goals (+360)
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Turkey vs France Main Match Info

Turkey vs France Moneyline Prediction

France must turn the page quickly after finishing the 2026 FIFA World Cup in fourth place, following losses to Spain in the semifinal and England in the third-place match. Things will be completely different for Les Bleus when they take the field this Friday, as Didier Deschamps is no longer at the helm. Instead, this will be the long-awaited debut of Zinedine Zidane as France’s coach.

While a fourth-place finish at a World Cup is hardly disappointing, Les Bleus had higher expectations for the tournament in North America. The same can be said of Turkey, as many saw them as a potential dark horse, but they couldn’t get past the group stage after being drawn in Group D alongside the USA, Paraguay, and Australia. A clash against France is hardly an opportunity for a bounce back, though.

Despite their poor results at the 2026 World Cup, the Crescent-Stars enter this fixture with a W7, D1, L2 record in their last 10 matches and will also be at home, where they’ve avoided defeat in their previous four games (W4). However, France are too talented to be intimidated by Turkey’s home record, and there’s a gulf in quality between the two sides.

Assessing a new manager’s debut with a national team is always tough, but Les Bleus don’t have to change much to succeed, given the immense talent in their squad. Expect France to cruise to victory to start Zidane’s tenure on a strong note.

Turkey vs France Player Prop

Kylian Mbappe should be the popular option to find the back of the net, but reports from training at France’s camp suggest Ousmane Dembele could play as the No. 9, similar to what he’s done at club level with Paris Saint-Germain.

The reigning Ballon d’Or winner scored six goals and provided two assists at the World Cup, and he has excellent chemistry with the rest of France’s attacking line. Dembele is always a threat to score, and I’m backing him to do damage in this clash.

Turkey vs France Same Game Parlay

I’m backing France to win not only because they have a stronger squad and far more depth than Turkey, but also because they’ll have extra motivation for Zidane’s debut as their manager.

I’m also expecting an open game, mainly because of the defensive shortcomings Les Bleus showed at times during the World Cup. While they kept four clean sheets during the tournament and Turkey scored just three goals in three matches, the Crescent-Stars should have enough quality to threaten the opposition defence.

France have allowed eight goals in their last two competitive fixtures, while Turkey were one of the most unfortunate teams when it came to capitalising on their chances at the World Cup. Their three goals came from 5.5 xG.

Even if both teams find the back of the net, the game could still stay under 4.5 goals. That line has hit in six of France’s eight World Cup matches and four of the previous five head-to-head meetings across all competitions.

Turkey vs France Team News

Turkey Team News 

Turkey changed things after their early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and six players from that squad won’t feature during this international window.

The biggest absence is Kenan Yildiz, as the Juventus winger is unavailable until December at the earliest due to a left foot fracture. Key Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler is in the squad.

France Team News

France are looking to inject new blood into the team, and Zidane called up six players who have yet to make their debuts for Les Bleus. That list includes Esteban Lepaul, Jean Butez, Andy Diouf, Lucas Da Cunha, Guillaume Restes, and Jeremy Jacquet.

Key players such as Dembele, Mbappe, Michael Olise, Adrien Rabiot, Mike Maignan, and Jules Kounde are all part of the squad for this international window. Robin Risser and Warren Zaire-Emery were also included, but both withdrew due to injuries.

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