Turkey vs Wales Predictions

• Both teams have scored in five of Turkey’s last seven games.
• Wales have scored five goals across their last three games.
• Both teams are unbeaten in the Nations League group stage.

Bellamy faces biggest test

Craig Bellamy has restored a feel-good factor around the Wales side since taking charge back in July but Saturday’s trip to Turkey represents his toughest assignment to date.

The 45-year-old made history with a 1-0 win over Montenegro last time out as he became the first ever Wales manager to begin his tenure with a four-game unbeaten run.

His first game was a 0-0 draw against Saturday’s opponents in the reverse fixture. Another stalemate isn’t out of the question here as both teams are unbeaten in this competition, but another bore draw would be a bit of a surprise and both teams to score looks a strong option for our main bet.

There were plenty of chances in the first meeting back in September, particularly for Wales who were unfortunate to only take a point in Bellamy’s first game, and goals at both ends has been a regular feature in Turkey’s games – with both teams to score landing in five of their last seven overall.

The Crescent-Stars have scored in 14 of their last 15 games on home soil, while Wales have clicked into gear under their new manager and have scored five goals across their last three games so both of these sides look capable of scoring.

The Dragons dominated the first meeting and that performance, and their recent results, suggest they can get a result in Turkiye. A win would see them move to the top of Group 4 in League B but a draw in Kayseri is perhaps more likely, as the Turks have just one defeat in their last 11.

Both attacks are expected to score but both defences have also been fairly solid with just three goals conceded apiece in their four respective games. As such, a 1-1 result looks a reasonable prediction for correct score bettors.

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