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Anticipating a very important World Cup qualifying match against Turkiye, set for September 7, 2025, in Konya, and both teams will look to build upon positive starts to the Group E qualifying campaign. La Roja has had a really good start to qualifications with a solid 3-0 away win against Bulgaria, showing they have depth and team unity. Turkiye had a thrilling 3-2 win against Georgia to secure all points in that high scoring match, complete with late drama. Spain has really dominated these dual match ups over history, Turkiye has only beaten Spain twice, and the last win was in 1967. A big challenge for the home team.
The Match would begin at 12:30 AM IST on 8th september, indian football fans can watch it through Sony LIV App and Sony Network.
Turkiye is without striker Enes Unal and will have Baris Alper Yilmaz serving a suspension but with attacker Kerem Akturkoglu coming off a brace against Georgia and young Kenan Yildiz available at the same position. Expecting midfield captain Hakan Calhanoglu to have an inspirational presence for Turkiye in a 4-3-3 formation as he seeks to earn his 98th cap Cakır; Muldur, Demiral, Bardakcı, Kadıoglu; Calhanoglu, Yuksek, Guler; Akgun, Akturkoglu, Yıldız. Spain, for their part, are welcoming back Rodri and Dani Carvajal, who are returning back from ACL injuries, providing greater experience and stability for the squad. Concerns rose over Lamine Yamal who had a scare with his back, but he is expected to be fit. It is likely that Spain will lineup in a 4-3-3 similar to, Simon; Porro, Huijsen, Le Normand, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Pedri, Merino; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Williams.
The score predictions varied greatly, some reports thinks Spain takes this 3-1, while others think it will be tighter at 2-1. In terms of betting tips, people are betting both teams score, still giving Espana the edge to come out on top. The Group E table is already beginning to take shape, Spain and Turkiye have 3 pts each, while Bulgaria and Georgia have zero. A winner in Konya will have a firm hold on qualification.
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