Turkey and Italy clash in Bursa seeking first points

Both teams lost their opening matches and need a win to kickstart their campaign.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 26 September 2026

Turkey and Italy meet on Monday evening to secure their first points in Group A1. Both nations suffered opening defeats and now sit near the bottom of the group standings. Every result from this point forward matters significantly for their quarter final hopes and relegation fears.

Turkey looking for a response

The home side put up a strong fight against France before a red card ended their chances. Vincenzo Montella aims to prove his squad belongs among the elite teams in Europe. Several key players are missing from the lineup due to injury and suspension.

Italy facing familiar problems

Roberto Mancini started his second spell as manager with a disappointing loss against Belgium. The visitors are attempting to rebuild following missed World Cup appearances. Injuries have depleted their squad options for this upcoming fixture.

Betting market impact

Bookmakers list Turkey as the slight favourite for this fixture. Bettors can find odds of 8/5 on a home win with Bovada. The prices reflect both teams trying to find form after opening losses.

What it means for a bet

Backing Turkey at 8/5 with Bovada offers value given their strong opening display before the red card.

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