Turkey take on Belgium in the Nations League Group A1 on Thursday and the hosts are desperate to snap their losing streak.
Coach Vincenzo Montella was sacked after Turkey lost their first four matches in the section, which also includes European powerhouses France and Italy.
The Turks limped out of the 2026 World Cup at the group stage, whereas Belgium suffered a narrow 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Spain, who went on to lift the trophy.
Belgium beat Turkey 3-0 in October's reverse fixture, but the Red Devils followed up with a 4-1 defeat away to neighbours France.
Turkey v Belgium Tips Summary
Best Bet - Over 3.5 goals @ 6/5
Alternative Bet - Kevin De Bruyne to score @ 12/5
Bet Builder - Both teams to score, Turkey to get most corners & Arda Guler to score or assist @ 47/10
Turkey v Belgium Prediction
Best Bet: Over 3.5 goals @ 6/5
Turkey kicked off their Nations League campaign with a 1-0 home defeat to France, but they conceded 10 goals in three subsequent defeats against Italy and Belgium.
Coach Montella was already on thin ice after Turkey's early World Cup exit and last month's 3-1 defeat away to Italy proved to be his final match in charge.
Turkey had five shots on target to Italy's six in that game and it was a similar story in the 3-0 defeat in Belgium.
The Turks had eight of the 18 shots on target in Liege but were unable to beat Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
Another open contest is expected when Turkey, now managed by Sergen Yalcin, face Belgium on matchday five.
The hosts have plenty of attacking talent, as they showed when beating the USA 3-2 in their final World Cup group game, but their defence is a major concern.
Over 3.5 goals looks a solid bet as Belgium's attacking options include Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and Leandro Trossard as well as younger talents such as Jeremy Doku, Charles De Ketelaere and Paris Saint-Germain's Mika Godts.
Belgium's three wins at the World Cup were by margins of 5-1, 3-2 (after extra time) and 4-1 and they were the only team to score against tournament winners Spain.
Like Turkey, they are more convincing in attack than defence and they conceded four goals in the final 13 minutes of their 4-1 defeat in France on matchday four.
Alternative Bet: Kevin De Bruyne to score @ 12/5
Napoli veteran De Bruyne remains an important part of Belgium's midfield and he tormented Turkey in Liege last month.
De Bruyne, who averages 3.3 shots per 90 minutes in the 2026/27 Nations League, scored two of his side's three goals and can add to his tally in the return fixture.
He struck six times in six World Cup qualifying starts for Belgium and is also in great scoring form at club level.
The Manchester City legend has scored four Serie A goals for Napoli this term despite starting only six of their league matches.
Turkey v Belgium Bet Builder Tip
Both teams to score
Turkey to get most corners
Arda Guler to score or assist
Pays @ 47/10
Both teams to score was a winning bet in five of Belgium's six matches at the World Cup and Turkey had 23 shots in last month's 3-0 defeat in Liege.
Turkey to get most corners looks a smart Bet Builder selection. They won that heat in their first four Nations League matches by margins of 5-3, 6-2, 5-2 and 9-3.
Arda Guler had 15 shots in three Nations League appearances and the Turkey playmaker has racked up four goals and six assists in just 11 starts for Real Madrid this season.
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Key Match Stats
Turkey have lost six of their last seven internationals
Turkey have been trailing at half-time in five of their last six defeats
There were over 3.5 goals in eight of Turkey's last 15 competitive fixtures
Both teams scored in five of Belgium's six games at the 2026 World Cup
Belgium were leading at half-time in three of their first four Nations League matches
Charles De Ketelaere has contributed three goals and three assists in his last six internationals
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