Türkiye vs Italy — match summary
Europe · UEFA Nations League · kick-off 29 Sept 2026 01:45
Full time · score 1-4
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Türkiye 39 · Italy 59
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Türkiye 35 · Italy 61
Shots on target 2-8 · corners 6-2 · possession 54-46
NextGOAL tip: Italy (level) · 1 stars
Türkiye and Italy meet in the UEFA Nations League, and this one opens with no clear favourite, because the most recent match for both sides ended in defeat. Türkiye lost at home 0-1, while Italy also lost 0-2 on their travels. Türkiye came through three heavy FIFA World Cup games before returning to this competition. There is still something to see in their attack, but the defence has areas to worry about, especially in the opening spell when they concede more often than at other times. Italy, meanwhile, came through qualifying and warm-up games without losing for several matches before stumbling in their most recent outing. Italy's possession and shots on target numbers are slightly higher, but not enough to say either side will dominate the other. This game looks likely to be a trade of punches with both sides cautious, and neither willing to open up fully from the start, because both have just lost and do not want to lose their footing again. Italy are likely to have more of the ball and wait for chances from their more sustained attacking play. If Türkiye start quickly and run into Italy's counter-attacks, the game could end with a result that is not too far apart.