Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Turkey
Match Time & Date:
13/11/2021
11:00 AM
Prediction: 5-0
Gibraltar
Turkey and Gibraltar square off against each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash at Ataturk Olimpiyat. The Turks aim to keep their World Cup qualifying hopes alive, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail in Friday’s clash. Experienced attacker Burak Yilmaz is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts, but the opposition defenders should have Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu at bay as well as he found the net in the Derby della Madonnina at the weekend.
Gibraltar, on the other hand, are stuck at the bottom of Group G, with the team losing each of their eight group games. The rock-bottom side will have a mountain to climb in Friday’s qualifier, and they are unlikely to spoil Turkey’s party at Ataturk Olimpiyat. You should bear in mind that the minnows have already conceded 34 goals in the process.
Highlighted Player (Hakan Calhanoglu):
Hakan Calhanoglu is another one in the long line of Turkish footballers who were born in Germany, so it is hardly surprising he came to prominence thanks to his performances in Bundesliga. The attacking midfielder with great vision and very good goalscoring record started his professional career at Karlsruher, scoring impressive 17 goals in 50 league outings to earn a move to Bundesliga side Hamburg.
The spell at Imtech Arena was merely a stepping stone for bigger things as 11 goals in his debut top flight campaign persuaded Bayer Leverkusen to splash nearly €15 million on his services. That proved a very good investment as Calhanoglu continued the rich vein of form, and it is now a matter of time before he joins one of European powerhouses.
The midfield maestro had a bright start to his career in the Turkey national team, scoring 5 goals in first 16 caps, and chances are he will become a leader for Milli Takim in the foreseeable future.
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