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Belgium vs Türkiye Preview & Tips - Belgium backed to hand Türkiye another damaging Nations League defeat
- Türkiye are yet to win at the Nations League this season (P2, L2)
- Belgium have seen less than 3.5 goals scored in both of their Nations League outings
- Preview, stats & head to head
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Belgium vs Türkiye Preview & Tips
Belgium could not make the breakthrough against France in their last Nations League game as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat.
Türkiye made it successive defeats in the competition as they were beaten 4-1 by Italy at home.
- Three of the last four meetings between the sides have seen less than 3.5 goals scored
Head To Head
In the nine previous meetings between the sides, Belgium have won three matches, Türkiye have won three games and three meetings have ended as draws.
Belgium Form
Belgium began their 2026 Nations League campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Italy as they perfectly paired defensive solidity with taking their chances at the other end.
However, they could not turn one win into two as they were beaten by France in a 1-0 loss. While this defeat was hardly an embarrassing one, it did underline the difference between Belgium and the best. When France needed to take a chance, they did exactly that. Meanwhile, Belgium failed to breach France's backline as they slipped to a 1-0 loss.
In their third match, Belgium know that a win is the only result that will do. Belgium still have to travel to take on Türkiye and France, while they host an Italian side that will be desperate to enact revenge for their 2-0 loss in their opener. With Belgium likely to prioritise defensive solidity over looking to blow their opponents away with goals, I am backing the home side to edge to a tight win.
Türkiye Form
Türkiye are already facing up to the prospect of relegation from the top of the Nations League tree after a poor start to their campaign.
While their defeats to France and Italy were ones most predicted, it will still irk Türkiye that they have lost two of their three home matches, with only a clash against Belgium on their own turf to come. On the road, they still have to take on Italy and France.
Türkiye seem out of their depth in the top league and will likely get relegated by some distance. Of course, there is still time for Türkiye to turn things around and pick up points, but I do not see them beating an opponent that will be desperate to ensure that they notch a second win in three Nations League matches.
Verdict
I am backing Belgium to beat Türkiye in a close game that consigns Türkiye to a third consecutive loss.
Home Win & Under 3.5
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