Italy crush Turkiye as Mancini eyes France clash

Roberto Mancini secured his first win back in charge as Italy hammered Turkiye four to one.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 28 September 2026

Roberto Mancini earned his first victory in his second spell as Italy manager by beating Turkiye four to one in Bursaspor. The team scored three goals inside the opening twenty seven minutes to take complete control of the match. Alessandro Bastoni opened the scoring before Davide Frattesi and debutant Michael Kayode added more goals.

Betting implications

Punters backing Italy will be pleased by the sharp upturn in their attacking output after a poor showing against Belgium. The Azzurri generated an expected goals total of two point four from fourteen attempts during this dominant display. This clinical edge should shorten their odds in upcoming fixtures.

Baris Alper Yilmaz pulled a goal back for Turkiye early in the second half to briefly threaten a comeback. However, Francesco Pio Esposito scored shortly after to restore the three goal cushion and seal the points. Giacomo Raspadori was substituted at half time due to an injury concern.

Looking ahead

Mancini immediately turned his attention to the next fixture against France at the Stade de France. France currently sit top of the group after a late win against Belgium. Punters should expect competitive odds when these two heavyweights meet next.

What it means for a bet

This dominant four goal performance makes Italy an interesting prospect for upcoming matches against elite opposition.

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