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France host Turkey at the Matmut Stadium in Lyon with both teams placed in League A Group 1. France sit level on 10 points with Italy, while Turkey are still searching for their first point of the campaign. The earlier meeting between the two sides ended 1-0 to France, so Turkey know exactly what they need to change.
France arrive as heavy favourites, but the group table hides a clear gap. To be honest, Turkey have struggled badly in attack and at the back, and that makes this a fixture worth studying closely.
Michael Olise is the first player to watch. He scored in the latest sample, played the full 90 minutes, and gave France a constant outlet down the right. Arda Güler is the second. He netted for Turkey, took three shots, and delivered six free kicks, which makes him the main route to a set-piece threat.
Hot stat: Turkey have conceded 13 goals in five group matches and lost every one of them. They have not kept a clean sheet during this campaign, and their defensive line has been under pressure in every game.
| 🏆 Tournament: | UEFA Nations League 2026/27, League A Group 1 |
| 🏟 Venue: | Matmut Stadium, Lyon |
| 🗓️ Date: | 15.11.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 21:45 CEST |
France vs Turkey prediction
The bookmakers make France a 77% favourite, and the moneyline at around 1.23 offers little return. We prefer the margin. France have scored in all five group games, and Turkey have lost five matches in a row, so a comfortable home win carries more value than a simple result bet.
France’s style rests on wide attacking play through Olise, Barcola, and Doué, supported by a midfield that moves the ball quickly. Their sample shows 588 passes and 18 fouls, which points to control with a fair share of physical contact. Turkey made 514 passes, managed only 10 shots, and committed 12 fouls. Their approach leans on Güler’s free kicks and set pieces rather than sustained pressure, and that pattern tends to work against sides that concede early.
Turkey collected two yellow cards in the sample, the same total as France. That suggests both teams can keep the game physical, though France’s stronger possession should dictate the tempo. We expect France to create the bulk of the chances, and a high-scoring scoreline looks likely.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | France to win by two or more goals |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
France have won three of their last five group matches, although their most recent result was a 1-3 defeat to Italy. That loss broke a run of solid form, and it exposed a defence that has conceded five goals in the group so far. We remain confident in the attack, since France have scored at least once in every game. In our preview of Italy vs France we called France to win, and the 1-3 defeat went against us. Lyon should bring a reaction, and the attacking unit should look sharper against a weaker opponent.
Turkey lost their latest match 1-2 to Belgium, extending a sequence of five defeats. They have scored three goals in the group and have not registered a win in League A Group 1. Turkey showed some resistance in the first half against Belgium, but the back line struggled once the pace increased. In our preview of Turkey vs Belgium we called Belgium to win, and the 1-2 result delivered it. Sergen Yalçın now needs a clean start to avoid another early goal, and that task looks hard in Lyon.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | France | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
🚨Check out our dedicated France vs Turkey stats page for more info.
Turkey. Source: Official Facebook
Pre-game odds and win probability: France the favourite
- Moneyline France 1.20 to 1.25 | Turkey 9.50 to 11.27
- Draw 6.00 to 7.00
The bookmakers give France a 77% chance, Turkey 9%, and a draw 14%. The France price is short across the market, so the best return comes from a stronger handicap or a goals-based angle. The draw looks unlikely given France’s attacking output and Turkey’s current form.
Possible Starting Lineups
France possible starting eleven
- GK: Mike Maignan
- DF: Malo Gusto, Jérémy Jacquet, Adrien Truffert, Saël Kumbedi Nseke
- MF: Adrien Rabiot, Lucas Da Cunha, Rayan Cherki
- FW: Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola
We pick France in a 4-3-3 shape. Maignan has the only full 90 minutes in goal, and Jacquet and Gusto provide the most reliable minutes at the back. Rabiot and Da Cunha give the midfield balance, while Cherki adds creativity between the lines. Olise and Barcola should stretch the Turkish full backs, and Doué offers pace through the middle. Kumbedi Nseke gets the left back role in this selection because the sample gives limited minutes to other options.
Turkey possible starting eleven
- GK: Uğurcan Çakır
- DF: Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Merih Demiral, Zeki Çelik, Ahmetcan Kaplan
- MF: Ismail Yüksek, Orkun Kökçü, Arda Güler, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Yunus Akgün
- FW: Baris Alper Yilmaz
Turkey should line up in a 4-2-3-1. Çakır and Demiral have the most reliable minutes in the sample, and Kadıoğlu offers width from left back. Yüksek and Kökçü form the double pivot, with Güler, Çalhanoğlu, and Akgün behind the striker. Güler is the main player to watch because his free kicks and creative passing give Turkey their most dangerous moments. Baris Alper Yilmaz leads the line and needs support from the wide areas.
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France. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
We predict France to win 3-0, with the match producing over 2.5 goals and no goal for Turkey to be honest, the visitors may struggle to score at all. France have the better form across the year, winning 71% of their matches, while Turkey have managed just 42%. The 77% bookmaker probability matches what the data shows about France’s attack and Turkey’s defensive collapse.
Turkey’s loss of five consecutive matches and 13 goals conceded make a comfortable French win the logical outcome. Perhaps Turkey hold out for a spell, but we expect France to break through with their wide play and set-piece threat. Our pick remains France to win by two or more goals.
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