New Delhi: Seeking to secure top spots in Group F and progress to the last 16 of the Euro 2024 Turkey and Portugal will face each other at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund. After claiming maximum points on matchday one with Turkey coming out on top by a 3-1 scoreline against Georgia just before Portugal claimed a 2-1 comeback win over Czech Republic.
Robert Martinez’s side made a successful start to Euro 2024 but left it late as Conceicao scored a stoppage time winner goal after coming off the bench in a dramatic victory over Czech. Whereas Vincenzo Montella has assembled an impressive eleven comprising experience and youth which have benefited the team. The likes of Guler and Yildiz have adjusted quickly with the squad after they delivered a masterclass performance in the last match.
Portugal is widely seen as having one of the best squads at the Euros after a perfect run in qualifying with 10 wins and still have 39-year-old captain Ronaldo as its focal point. The winner of this clash will advance to the round of 16 and that is a massive impetus for both sides.
Team News
Vincenzo Montella’s side has no injury in their camp and might stick to the same starting XI that performed in the opening match. He might change in the sequence according to the needs of the game.
On the other hand, Robert Martinez’s will also probably stick to the same line-up. Francisco Conceicao is expected to make a similar impact in the match after netting the winner in the opening match. And also Ronaldo is expected to make an impact in the upcoming clash.
Head-to-Head
Both Turkey and Portugal have locked horns nine times. In which Portugal have managed to clinch seven victories and Turkey just two. The previous meeting between the two teams took place in 2022 and ended in a comfortable 3-1 victory for Portugal.
Turkey has not managed to win a single match in the euros against Portugal but are in a good position in the tournament so far.
Predicted lineup
Turkey: Mert Günok; Mert Müldür, Samet Akaydin, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu; Kaan Ayhan, Çalhanoğlu, Orkun Kökçü, Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız; Barış Alper Yılmaz
Portugal: Diogo Costa; Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Pepe, Nuno Mendes; Palhinha, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; João Félix, Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva
When, where and how to watch the Turkey vs Portugal match in India?
The Turkey vs Portugal UEFA Euro 2024 match will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network in India. Live streaming of Euro 2024 will be available on SonyLIV app and website. The action begins at 9:30 pm IST tonight.
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