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Turkey is preparing to face Wales at Samsun Stadium on May 19 on Monday in the group stage of the UEFA European Championship qualifiers.
Türkiye entered this match after beating Latvia 3-2 in their last match. Goals from Galatasaray’s centre-back Abdelkarim Bardaky, Marseille winger Cengiz Under and Fenerbahce midfielder Irfan Kahveci ensured victory for Turkey. Midfielder Eduard Imsis Ignatia Rogozin and Lecha Gdańsk midfielder Kristers Tubers each scored the Latvian goals.
On the other hand, Wales lost 4-2 to Armenia in their last match. Grant Leon Ranos, Columbus Crew midfielder Lucas Zilarayan and Borussia Moenchengladbach striker, have signed deals with Armenia. Leeds United winger Daniel James and Fulham winger Harry Wilson scored both goals for Wales.
Türkiye vs Wales head to head and key numbers
- In the seven head-to-head meetings between the two sides, Wales have won four, lost two and drawn one.
- Turkish winger Cengiz Ender has scored nine goals in 28 league games for Marseille this season.
- Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has scored nine goals in 28 league matches for Inter Milan this season.
- Welsh striker Brennan Johnson has scored 11 goals in 33 league appearances for Nottingham Forest this season.
- Welsh striker Kiefer Moore has scored four goals in 12 league appearances for Bournemouth this season.
Predict the match between Türkiye and Wales
Türkiye is not short of talent, and they have some talented players to call their own. Midfielder Orkon Kukku has been in the news recently following his €25m move to Benfica from Feyenoord. The 22-year-old is seen as an exciting talent and was linked with Manchester United and Liverpool before moving to Portugal.
They also boast expertise in the form of Hakan Calhanoglu, Zeki Celik and Caglar Soyoncu. Soyonko, in particular, has not enjoyed a good season with Leicester City and is hoping to get some playing time. The 27-year-old is expected to join Atletico Madrid this summer.
On the other hand, Wales has embarked on a post-Gareth Bale era. Bale has often been the defining factor for his mother, and his retirement has led him to rely more on players like Brennan Johnson, Daniel James and Harry Wilson. Aaron Ramsey may not be the player he once was, but the Nice midfielder can still cause trouble.
A close match on paper, with the potential for a draw.
prediction: Türkiye 1-1 Wales
Betting tips for the Türkiye-Wales match
Tip 1: Score- a draw
Tip 2: The game has over / under 2.5 goals – under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Wales to score first – yes
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