Turkey vs Italy: Euro Cup 2020 Match 1 Preview, Dream 11 Prediction

An exciting journey starts from tomorrow as the UEFA Euro 2020 starts with Turkey vs Italy. The first match kicks off with Italy playing at home in Rome. SportzPoint brings you every insider from the game for your Dream11 team Prediction. Follow our Fantasy Football Predictions for all the tricks, tips and dream teams.

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Turkey vs Italy: recent form of both the teams:

Turkey has been in great form in recent time. They have just lost three matches in 26 since Senol Gunes has taken charge. Turkey's recent warm-up matches include a 3-1 victory against Azerbaijan, a goalless draw against Guinea and a 2-0 win against Moldova.
Turkey's recent form in all competitions: W D W D W

On the other hand, Roberto Mancini's men have gone undefeated during their last 27 outings. Italy is currently on an eight-game winning streak after defeating both San Marino and the Czech Republic. Italy is trophy-less in the continental championship since 1968, they hope to win it this year and end the drought.
Italy's recent form in all competitions: W W W W W

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Turkey vs Italy: Team news, head to head record and Probable starting xi:

Turkey:

Burak Yilmaz is expected to start in attack with support from AC Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu. Yusuf Yazici might be starting in behind. In defence, Merih Demiral may start alongside Leicester City's Caglar Soyuncu.

Turkey possible starting lineup: Cakir; Celik, Demiral, Soyuncu, Meras; Yokuslu; Calhanoglu, Tufan, Under; Yazici; Yilmaz

Italy:

PSG midfield maestro Marco Verratti is a doubt to start on Friday. While Lorenzo Pelligrini has pulled out of the tournament due to injury. Lazio's Ciro Immobile might retain the centre-forward spot with Insigne on the left side.

Italy possible starting lineup: Donnarumma; Florenzi, Bonucci, Chiellini, Spinazzola; Barella, Jorginho, Locatelli; Berardi, Immobile, Insigne

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Head to head:

These two teams have met 11 times in the past. Italy have never suffered a defeat against Turkey. Four time world champions Italy have won eight of their games against them. While the Turkish side has managed to draw the games three times.

Turkey vs Italy: Dream11 Fantasy football team and predictions

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