Türkiye vs Iceland: Stats, possible XI, what to expect from UEFA Nations League match

On October 14, 2024, Iceland will host Türkiye in Reykjavik for the fourth round of the UEFA Nations League B, the exciting Türkiye vs Iceland match.

With Türkiye sitting at the top of Group 4 with 7 points, they aim to solidify their lead. Meanwhile, Iceland, who has collected 4 points, will be pushing for a win to stay competitive in the group.

Türkiye’s consistent form in UEFA Nations League

Türkiye enters this match in solid form, having won two consecutive matches in the group stage. Their most recent victory was a 1-0 win over Montenegro, adding to their 3-1 win over Iceland in the reverse fixture.

• Injury updates: Türkiye will miss Baris Alper Yilmaz due to injury, and Kaan Ayhan is out with a suspension. This opens opportunities for players like Irfan Can Kahveci and Yunus Akgun to step up.
• Key players to watch: Kerem Akturkoglu, who scored a hat trick against Iceland in their last match, remains crucial for Türkiye’s attacking force, alongside Arda Guler and Hakan Calhanoglu.

Iceland’s recent results, challenges heading into Türkiye vs Iceland match

Iceland started their Nations League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Montenegro but has faced challenges since, including their 3-1 defeat to Türkiye. They recently managed a 2-2 draw with Wales, showing their resilience.

• Defensive vulnerabilities: Iceland’s defense has been inconsistent, conceding multiple goals in their last few matches, which could be a point of exploitation for Türkiye.
• Offensive threat: Players like Johann Berg Gudmundsson and Alfred Finnbogason will be key to Iceland if they aim to break Türkiye’s solid defense.

History of Türkiye vs Iceland encounters

Historically, Iceland has had the upper hand over Türkiye in previous encounters.

However, the tide shifted in their last meeting when Türkiye secured a 3-1 victory. This was Türkiye’s first win over Iceland after several defeats in past campaigns.

Expected lineups for Türkiye vs Iceland UEFA Nations League match

• Türkiye’s expected lineup: Cakir; Kadioglu, Bardakci, Demiral, Muldur; Kokcu, Calhanoglu, Guler, Akturkoglu, Akgun; Yilmaz.
• Iceland’s expected lineup: Valdimarsson; Finnsson, Gretarsson, Ingason, Fridriksson; Thorsteinsson, Thordarson, Gudmundsson, Willumsson; Gudjohnsen, Thorri Oskarsson.

UEFA Nationals league match details, when to watch Iceland vs Türkiye

• Date and time: October 14, 2024, at 20:45 CET
• Stadium: Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavik
• Where to watch: The match will be broadcast live on TV8 for fans in Türkiye.

Predictions for Iceland vs Türkiye match

This game is expected to be a closely contested battle, but Türkiye’s superior form, especially with key attackers like Kerem Akturkoglu and Arda Guler, gives them the edge.

Iceland, however, has the home advantage and could prove difficult to break down. Still, predictions point toward a narrow 2-1 victory for Türkiye, continuing their impressive Nations League campaign.