World - World Cup
Prediction :
Spain to win
The second set of games take place in Group E of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Spain top the table on goal difference from Turkey who they travel to in this vital match. Can The Red One pick up three valuable away points? Read our match prediction below.
Also in this group are Georgia and Bulgaria, both of whom lost their opening fixtures. The group winners go straight into next year's finals that are being held in the USA, Canada and Mexico. The runners-up will find themselves in the play-offs.
Spain got their campaign off to a comfortable start with a 3-0 win in Bulgaria and know a victory in Turkey will really see them stamp their authority on the group. That'd particularly be the case with just one more away fixture to be played in the four remaining matches. Turkey also won away in their first group match and know just how important it would be for them to defeat Spain in this match.
Turkey vs Spain Form
Turkey and Spain's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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2
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Turkey and Spain Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Sep 2025 - World Cup
11 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
19 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
16 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
11 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
9 Sep 2024 - UEFA Nations League
22 Jun 2024 - Euro
18 Jun 2024 - Euro
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Sep 2025 - World Cup
11 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
7 Jun 2025 - International Friendlies
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
19 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
14 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Sep 2025 - World Cup
8 Jun 2025 - UEFA Nations League
5 Jun 2025 - UEFA Nations League
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
18 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Jun 2025 - UEFA Nations League
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
18 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
15 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
12 Oct 2024 - UEFA Nations League
14 Jul 2024 - Euro
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Sep 2025 - World Cup
8 Jun 2025 - UEFA Nations League
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
15 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
8 Sep 2024 - UEFA Nations League
5 Sep 2024 - UEFA Nations League
Turkey - Spain: Form Analysis
Turkey vs Spain last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Turkey & Spain Squad Analysis
With only the group winners automatically qualifying for the finals, this is such an important game, especially for Turkey. A loss at home to Spain would leave them likely to be battling it out for second place and a play-off spot.
The Turks did not pick up any new injuries in the 3-2 away win in Georgia. It's unlikely an unchanged line-up will be fielded against the powerful Spanish side. A key player for them will be Kerem Akturkoglu. He scored twice in their opening group win, making it four for the international team this calendar year.
Arda Guler of Real Madrid is expected to play in the number 10 position. He's already scored twice for Turkey this year and has hit the back of the net once in La Liga this season. Turkey will want to press forward to get a vital home win but it will prove difficult to keep the high-scoring Spaniards at bay.
Yamal is battling to be fit for this game.
Spain has a doubt over the fitness of Lamine Yamal. He had to go off in the second half of their win in Bulgaria due to a back injury. He is not expected to train on Friday and the hope is that the important forward will be fit to take on the Turks.
If that is so then it's likely that just like Turkey they will field an unchanged team for this match. A win would be great for the Spaniards but avoiding defeat has to be their main intention with all but one of their remaining games being played on home soil.
Most goals and assists
Turkey
Spain
K. Akturkoglu
(2 Goals)
M. Merino
(1 Goals)
,
M. Cucurella
(1 Goals)
,
M. Oyarzabal
(1 Goals)
Turkey - Spain Key Points
- Spain have won their last three games against Turkey, all in competitive matches.
- Over 90 minutes Spain are unbeaten in their last 23 games.
- Turkey haven't beaten Spain in 58 years.
- Not since 2002 have Turkey qualified for the World Cup finals.
Our Turkey vs Spain Prediction
Both of these countries got off to a winning start in their opening World Cup qualifier. Spain had the more comfortable of wins and a second away victory would take them a lot closer towards securing automatic qualification, even at this early stage,
Turkey also won in midweek but had a late scare against Georgia. The pressure is really on them and they certainly can't afford to lose this fixture if they want to top the group.. Our main Turkey v Spain prediction is Spain to win.
Turkey vs Spain - Other Interesting Predictions
Mikel Oyarzabal to score