Match Analysis: Turkiye vs. Iceland
Match Information
– Date and Time: 9 September 2024 at 18:45 UTC
– Stadium: Gursel Aksel Stadium
– Location: Izmir, Turkiye
– Referee: Enea Jorgji (Albania)
Head-to-Head Analysis
– Turkiye 0-0 Iceland (Euro 2020, November 2019)
– Iceland 2-1 Turkiye (Euro 2020, June 2019)
– Turkiye 0-3 Iceland (World Championship Qualification UEFA 1, October 2017)
– Iceland 2-0 Turkiye (World Championship Qualification UEFA 1, October 2016)
– Turkiye 1-0 Iceland (European Championship Qualification 1, October 2015)
– Iceland 3-0 Turkiye (European Championship Qualification 1, September 2014)
The head-to-head history shows that Iceland has had a strong edge over Turkiye in recent competitive fixtures.
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Recent Form
Turkiye
– Last match: Drew 0-0 with Wales (UEFA Nations League)
– Previous results: Mixed performances in Euro 2024 and friendly matches, including a loss to Netherlands (1-2) but a win against Austria (2-1) and Czechia (2-1). They also suffered a heavy defeat to Austria (1-6) in a friendly.
Iceland
– Last match: Won 2-0 against Montenegro (UEFA Nations League)
– Previous results: Mixed form in friendlies and Euro 2024 qualification, including a heavy defeat to Netherlands (0-4) but a surprising win against England (1-0) and a strong victory over Israel (4-1).
Predicted Lineups
Turkiye (4-2-3-1)
– Goalkeeper: Mert Günok
– Defenders: Zeki Çelik, Çağlar Söyüncü, Kaan Ayhan, Abdülkerim Bardakcı
– Midfielders: Okay Yokuşlu, Orkun Kökçü
– Attacking Midfielders: Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Arda Güler
– Forward: Kenan Yıldız
Iceland (4-4-2)
– Goalkeeper: Hakon Valdimarsson
– Defenders: Alfons Sampsted, Hjortur Hermannsson, Daniel Leo Gretarsson, Stefan Teitur Thordarson
– Midfielders: Jóhann Gudmundsson, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson, Willum Thor Willumsson
– Forwards: Jón Dagur Þorsteinsson, Orri Óskarsson
Strengths and Weaknesses
Turkiye
– Strengths: Strong midfield control with players like Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Orkun Kökçü; home advantage.
– Weaknesses: Defensive vulnerabilities exposed in recent heavy defeats; inconsistency in performances.
Iceland
– Strengths: Solid defensive displays in key matches; experienced players like Gylfi Sigurdsson leading the midfield.
– Weaknesses: Occasional heavy defeats indicating lapses in form; reliance on counter-attacks.
Predicted Key Players
Turkiye
– Hakan Çalhanoğlu: Creative midfield presence; capable of providing assists and scoring from set-pieces.
– Kerem Aktürkoğlu: Quick winger who can exploit spaces in Iceland’s defense.
Iceland
– Gylfi Sigurdsson: Key playmaker; strong presence in midfield for creating opportunities.
– Jón Dagur Þorsteinsson: Forward capable of finishing chances created by the midfield.
Weather Impact
The conditions in Izmir are expected to be warm but manageable for both teams, allowing them to play their natural game.
Prediction
Given Turkiye’s home advantage and Iceland’s strong form in their latest match, the game is expected to be a hard-fought encounter. Turkiye’s inconsistency might result in a balanced game, but Iceland’s resilience could see them edge it slightly.
– Result: Draw
– Score Prediction: Turkiye 1-1 Iceland
– Potential Goal Scorers: Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Turkiye), Gylfi Sigurdsson (Iceland)
This prediction considers both teams’ recent form and historical head-to-head results, indicating a closely contested match.
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