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Belgium and Turkey will be aiming to avenge recent defeats when they meet at the Maurice Dufrasnestadion in the Nations League on Friday night.
The hosts were victims of a late winner from France on home soil last time out, but beat Italy 2-0 away from home in their opener.
Meanwhile, Turkey have lost both their Nations League games on home soil, with a 1-0 defeat to France followed up by a 4-1 thrashing by Italy.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Belgium vs. Turkey key stats
- Belgium's loss to France was their first at home in seven games (W5, D1).
- Turkey have not lost three successive matches since Euro 2020.
- Belgium are unbeaten in three home H2Hs (W1, D2).
Belgium vs. Turkey preview: Hosts to get back on track?
Belgium vs Turkey — Tale of the Tape
| Belgium | vs | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 4th |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Goals For | 1 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 2nd (H) | Home / Away Rank | 4th (A) |
Belgium came into the Nations League off the back of a decent World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions Spain.
That is one of just two defeats the Red Devils have had in 21 games in all competitions (W13, D6), with the second coming against France last time out.
Mark van Bommel's side played well but were hit with an 88th-minute dagger from Michael Olise, and may be aiming to finish second in the group now.
They could have done with the potency of Leandro Trossard, who has missed their opening two matches with injury.
Turkey have no fresh injury concerns themselves, although Vincenzo Montella would have not wanted to open the Nations League campaign with two defeats.
They have come after the Turks were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage, and so have now lost four of their last five games across all competitions (W1).
Ranked 27th in the world, Turkey are the lowest-ranked nation in the group, and after back-to-back defeats, their chances of finishing in the top two are already slim.
Nonetheless, they will be underdogs heading to Liege too.
Belgium vs. Turkey form guide & betting tips
| Belgium | vs | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
WWLWL |
Form | LLWLL |
| 10 | Goals For | 4 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 10 |
WL |
Nations League | LL |
Whispers predicts: Belgium 2-0 Turkey
Belgium are 1/2 (1.50) favourites, but while we agree with the bookies, we want to explore other bets.
The Red Devils have kept clean sheets in four of their last five home games, so BTTS – No at 6/4 (2.50) appeals, while Under 2.5 goals at 15/8 (2.88) has come through in both their Nations League matches so far.
In terms of potential goalscorers, Dodi Lukebakio netted against Italy in Belgium's opener and boasts two goals in four appearances for club and country, so Lukebakio to score anytime at 5/2 (3.50) is worth a punt.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-0 Belgium victory, which is available at 17/2 (9.50).
> BTTS – No at 2.50 | Likelihood: Medium
> Under 2.5 goals at 2.88 | Likelihood: Medium
> Lukebakio to score anytime at 3.50 | Likelihood: Medium