Information and tip for Turkey vs Scotland
Out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the teams from Turkey and Scotland will play this Wednesday, November 16, a friendly that is already part of the cycle of preparation for the 2026 World Cup. of the qualifiers for Euro 2024. The duel will be held at the Diarbaquir stadium, in Diarbaquir, Turkey. Start is scheduled for 3pm.
Turkey’s recent performance
When it realized that it would not reach the place in the World Cup in Qatar, Turkey began a process of renewal in the team in the midst of the European Qualifiers. Under the direction of the German Stefan Kuntz, the results ended up coming earlier than expected. After reaching 21 points (six wins, three draws and one defeat), the Turks were in second place in group G, just two points below the Netherlands, champion of the group, which took the direct place in the 2022 World Cup. to compete in the repechage. Fell against Portugal.
The evolution, however, was proven in the dispute of the League of Nations of Europe. By accumulating 13 points (four wins, one draw and one defeat), Turkey won first place in Group 1 of League C. They surpassed Luxembourg (11 points), Faroe Islands (eight) and Lithuania (one) securing the right to move up to Liga B, the Second Division of the competition.
In the qualifiers for Euro 2024, which will be hosted by Germany, the Turkish team was drawn in group D, which also includes Croatia, Armenia, Latvia and Wales. The dispute will begin in March, on the first date set aside by Fifa (International Football Federation) for games between teams after the Qatar Cup. Turkey’s debut will be on March 25, away from home, against Armenia. In the November friendly series, there is still a scheduled match against the Czech Republic on the 19th.
Scotland’s current form
Second place in group F of the European Qualifiers for the World Cup was the limit for the Scottish team. With 23 points (seven wins, two draws and one defeat), the Scotland team saw the direct spot reserved for the group champion in the 2022 World Cup go to Denmark, who won four points more. In the play-off, he had his trajectory in an attempt to continue in the fight to be able to go to Qatar through Ukraine.
It showed not to be downcast by conquering first place in group 1 of League B of the League of Nations in Europe. He scored 13 points (four wins, one draw and one loss). It surpassed Ukraine (11 points), Ireland (seven) and Armenia (three). In this way, it will have the opportunity to participate in Liga A, the elite of the competition, in its next edition.
In qualifying for Euro 2024, the Scots were placed in Group A, which also includes Spain, Norway, Cyprus and Georgia. The debut is scheduled for March 25, in Glasgow, against the Cypriots. The Scottish FA opted to hold only the friendly against Turkey on the date set aside by FIFA for matches involving national teams in November.
Prediction and final tip for Turkey vs Scotland:
Teams that have shown evolution in the last matches, Turkey and Scotland, make the prediction of a draw the best guess for this Wednesday’s friendly in preparation for the dispute of the qualifiers for Euro 2024.
