Turkey vs Spain: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Turkey vs Spain: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Spetember 7, 2025 | Medaş Konya Büyükşehir Stadyumu | UEFA World Cup Qualifier | 19:45 GMT

Turkey and Spain face off in the second game of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. With each side only playing each other twice, and only one automatically making it into the World Cup this tie is undoubtedly high stakes and both sides will be raring to get the victory as they look to secure their place in North America next year.

Key Betting Tips: Both teams to score looks to be good value @ 1.62

Turkey vs Spain Predicted Lineups

Turkey Predicted Lineup Cakir, Muldur, Demiral, Bardakci, Elmali, Yuksek, Calhanoglu, Akgun, Guler, Yildiz Akurtoglu

Spain Predicted Lineup Simon, Porro, Le Normand, Huijsen, Cucurella, Merino, Zubimendi, Pedri, Yamal, Oyarzabal, N. Williams

Current Form and Standings

Spain currently sit top of the qualifying group after just one game, coming off the back of a comfortable 3-0 victory against Bulgaria in the opener. Before that, Spain narrowly lost out to Portugal on penalties in the nations league final, they had a very strong campaign where they scored a high number of goals, but also conceded a lot so will be looking to sure up defensively going foward.

Turkey also won their opener in the qualifiers, narrowly getting the better of Georgia in a 3-2 barnstormer away from home. That puts them in a good position coming into this game but with Spain's undeniable quality they will have to be at their best if they are to get anything. Home advantage could prove crucial if they are to gain an unlikely victory.

Turkey vs Spain Head-to-Head Timeline

Turkey and Spain have played each other a few times throughout history, however only one is within a timeframe worth talking about. The sides met back in 2016 at the Euros where Spain ran out 3-0 victors in Group D.

Recent Head-to-Head Results

17.06.16 Spain 3-0 Turkey

Turkey vs Spain Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predicitions with confidence in both teams to score. This model factos in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Football Park's Best Bet BTTS @ 1.62

Key Players To Watch

Arder Guler (Turkey) The young starlet always seems to produce for his country, I mean who can forget that curling effort at Euro 2024. Not only that but this season he has started on fire for his club Real Madrid, having finally seemed to pin down a starting spot under new gaffer Xabi Alonso. Guler will have confidence coarsing throug his veins at the minute, and will need all of it if he is to help his side get something against this strong Spain outfit.

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey) In a similar sense to Arder Guler, Yildiz is another youngster who loves the big stages. He has started the season exceptionally well for Juventus with two assists in the opening two games, and has the sort of creative spark that can cause any team in the world problems.

Lamine Yamal (Spain) Carrying on in the vein of youngsters who love big stages, Lamine Yamal. A young man who needs no introduction and is currently in the running for the Ballon D'or at just 18 years of age, Yamal has opened the season with two goals and to assists in as many games for Barcelona. Whether Turkey can stop him at all is yet to be seen, but they'll undoubtedly have to be at their best if they are to do so.

Dean Huijsen (Spain) Spain have shown a bit of a leaky defence in recent games, Dean Huijsen will be hoping to fix that leak against Turkey. the young centre back could not only be crucial defensively against Turkey's young talent, but could be a very useful tool in breaking down the opposition with his line breaking passes.

Turkey vs Spain Match Facts

• Broadcast Details: Amazon Prime UK
• Referee: Michael Oliver
• Stadium Details: The game will be played in the Medaş Konya Büyükşehir Stadyumu which has a capacity of just over 42,000.