Türkiye 1–2 Belgium

Six points between the sides

Belgium and Türkiye meet in UEFA Nations League League A, with Belgium third in the four-team group on six points and Türkiye bottom on zero after four matches apiece. Belgium are one place and six points above their opponents, so another positive result would help them widen that gap and keep them in touch with the teams above. Türkiye, meanwhile, need points to begin closing it.

Contrasting competition records

Türkiye have lost all four of their Nations League matches, scoring twice and conceding 11, with no clean sheets. Their two home games in this competition have both ended in defeat.

Belgium’s record is two wins and two defeats from four matches, with six goals scored and five conceded. Away from home in the Nations League, they have one win and one loss. These figures describe this competition only, rather than either team’s wider season form.

Belgium’s 3-0 advantage

The teams’ most recent meeting came in October, when Belgium beat Türkiye 3-0 in the Nations League. Belgium have won their only meeting in the head-to-head record, while Türkiye have no wins and there have been no draws. That result offers Belgium a clear reference point, but Türkiye will be looking to make this encounter a different contest on home ground.

Players to watch

The attacking contrast is reflected in the teams’ competition totals: Belgium have scored six times across four matches, while Türkiye have managed two. Belgium’s ability to find goals could test a Türkiye defence that has conceded 11 in the same span; the hosts will need to be more effective going forward if they are to turn their position in the group around.

Our prediction

Belgium have the edge after their win in the previous meeting and a stronger scoring record in this competition, though their own results have alternated between wins and defeats. A Belgium result looks more likely, but Türkiye’s home setting leaves room for a different outcome.