Prediction: Wales vs Turkey

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Knowing that nothing less than three points will be good enough on Tuesday night, Wales will welcome Turkey to Cardiff for their final EURO 24 qualifying showdown.

Wales

Starting with the hosts, eventually falling short on foreign soil over the weekend as they had to settle for a sluggish 1-1 stalemate away against Armenia, Wales are now searching for a real qualifying miracle. With their qualifying dreams now out of their own hands, Rob Page’s side must not only secure maximum points on Tuesday night, they also need Croatia to drop points at home against Armenia. Opening their EURO 24 qualifying adventure in the midst of a public struggle, it is no secret that the Dragons have come under some increasing scrutiny this year. Missing out on what was undeniably a must-win showdown last week, Wales will be excited by the prospect of making a return to Cardiff here. Last seen in Cardiff putting in a stellar performance as they clinched a 2-1 victory against World Cup bronze medalists Croatia, Tuesday’s hosts have lost just one of their previous five contests in south Wales across all competitions.

Team News

Missing out of this month’s EURO 24 qualifiers after sustaining a recent injury blow, Wales will once again be without influential skipper Aaron Ramsey on Tuesday night. Forced to settle for a spot out in Armenia over the weekend, Tottenham attacker Brennan Johnson could be handed a full recall here.

While Leicester shot-stopper Danny Ward might not have made a single Championship appearance this season, the 30-year-old will keep his spot between the sticks. Leeds’ Joe Rodon could once again fill in at right-back.

Turkey

As for the visitors, marking their return to international duties last week as they secured a stunning 3-2 friendly victory away against Germany, Turkey find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Continuing to gain a string of plaudits during their EURO 24 qualifying romp this year, the Crescent Stars have breezed their way to next summer’s European Championships. Riding what has been a major wave of momentum, Vincenzo Montella’s side have collected 16 points from their seven Group D appearances and will simply be looking to make another statement here. Knowing that a single point will be enough to officially punch their spot as Group D winners, the former Sevilla boss will also be excited by his side’s continued success on foreign soil. Including that action-packed 3-2 victory away at Germany over the weekend, Turkey have won six of their previous eight away showdowns across all competitions.

Team News

In what is a huge double blow for Turkey, Tuesday’s guests will once again be without the services of superstar duo of skipper Hakan Calhanoglu and Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler. Impressing on his full debut against Germany last weekend, teenager Kenan Yildiz will be hoping to keep his spot.

All settling for a spot on the bench in Germany a few days ago, the likes of Salih Ozcan, Kerem Akturkoglu and Baris Alper Yilmaz should all be handed a full return here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two squads last met for their reverse Group D showdown on June 19th, Turkey picked up a 2-0 victory in Samsun.
• Tuesday’s guests have also collected 16 points from their seven EURO 24 qualifying appearances this year.
• Likewise, Turkey have also won six of their previous eight away fixtures across all competitions.
• While they might be seeking a qualifying miracle in midweek, Wales are unbeaten in their previous five appearances across all formats.
• However, the Dragons have mustered just a single clean sheet in their previous five Group D showdowns.

Conclusion

Knowing that they are seeking a major qualifying miracle on Tuesday night, neutrals could be treated to an enjoyable affair here. Forced to settle for a sluggish 1-1 draw away against Armenia over the weekend, Page’s side should be bracing themselves for a stern challenge in Cardiff. Watching Turkey storm their way to a stellar 3-2 friendly victory away at European heavyweights Germany a few days ago, the Crescent Stars are riding what is a real wave of momentum. With Wales recording just a single clean sheet from their previous five Group D showdowns, we are backing both teams to get on the scoresheet in midweek.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Dachbet