Turkey Vs Northern Ireland Hamit Altitop has a big role
Turkey is coming into this match as the clear favorites to win this encounter .The two teams are have not qualified for the South African world cup and North Ireland has her sights set in the Euro Cup .Coach Nigel Worthington will be asking for the best from his team as they go to this clash with the Turkey national team .Ireland are a strong side,ranked at position 57 in the world FIFA rankings and their opponents are ranked at a high 33 by the worlds football governing body.
The Turkish side is filled with talents and skilled players, with many of their players playing for internationals clubs such as Bayern Munich and Borusia Dortmund. Hamit Altitop plays for Bayern Munich and helped his side reach the finals of the recently closed champions league finals in Madrid, Spain. The other players are a prominent list in the home clubs like Fernabache Galatasaray and Besiktas.
Arda Turann is the most experienced player in the current Turkish squad having appeared for his national side and scored nine goals. The current squad is poised to go places with their game.
Head to Head Analysis
Northern Ireland 0 - 3 Turkey, Turkey 3 – 0 Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland 1 – 0 Turkey
When you compare the head to head records, Turkey have won most of their recent clashes and they won the matches convincingly. This goes on to show the Turkish style and flair that comes with the teams. Turkey is most definitely the clear favorites in this encounter.
Player Analysis
Northern Ireland has a strong squad with a lot of talent to choose from, Michael McGovern is the number one goal keeper and he will be deputized by Alan Blarney who plays his club football at Linfield F C .The Cardiff city star striking duo Josh Magennis and Warren Feeney are going to spice up the attacking ranks with their services vey much required in this clash.
Betting Tips
Turkey is coming to this match up as the favorites to win this encounter with the book makers giving them an odd of 1.45 while some are willing to go as high as 1.55.The Turkish side recent form has been quite convincing and they could beat Northern Ireland who have to accept the fact that a win will be farfetched in this encounter with their win placed at an odd of 6.41 and a whooping 7.30 being put up by some book makers.
This goes far to say that this encounter is going to be competitive but the Turkish team is coming into this time with all the odds on their side. A draw is pegged at about 3.79 and the Irish nationals team is going to be fighting to consolidate a draw ,if not a win against the high flying Turkish national team. Only under slim chances is Northern Ireland going to beat the odds. It will be ill-advised to wage against Turkey but the best team is going to take the first spot.
Recent form
Albania 1-0 Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland 0-1 Serbia, Czech Republic 0-0 Northern Ireland ,Northern Ireland 0-2 Slovakia, Poland 1-1 Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland 1-1 Israel.
Turkey 2-1 Czech Republic, Turkey 2-0 Honduras, Turkey 2-0 Armenia, Belgium 2-0 Turkey, Bosnia, & Herzegovina 1-1 Turkey.
Form wise Turkey have a stronger run, having picked up some sweet wins against some of the world’s most prestigious teams. Northern Ireland has collected mostly losses and draws and this is going to count in this encounter
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