Our prediction for this Euro 2024 match:
Turkey
Match Time & Date:
08/09/2023
20:45
Prediction: 3-1
Armenia
Turkey and Armenia go head to head at Yeni Eskisehir Stadyumu in what is expected to be a very exciting EURO 2024 qualifier. Turkey aim to retain top position in Group D and their performance in a 2-0 win over Wales is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Friday’s clash. Hakan Calhanoglu should keep his place in the starting XI despite failing to convert a penalty in the last group game, while talented Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler has been ruled out with injury.
The former Soviet Republic, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Wales and Latvia. Armenia seem to be struggling at the back and given Turkey’s attacking potential, home win should be considered. As for the visiting side, Boca Juniors forward Boca Juniors has yet to overcome his injury.
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.
Highlighted Team (Armenia):
Armenia footballers played for Soviet Union national football team until 1991, when the country declared independence. The Football Federation of Armenia was founded the following year and they quickly established relations with both FIFA (1992) and UEFA (1993).
Despite the fact that Manchester United ace Henrikh Mkhitaryan plays for the Armenia national football team, the Havakakan have yet to qualify for the finals of a major tournament. Mkhitaryan is undisputedly the team’s most famous footballer, but we should mention former Ajax striker Edgar Manucharyan as well, who is in the twighlight of his career. Armenia played their first international game against Moldova in October, 1992 and it has to be noted that they played out a goalless draw with the former Soviet republic.
The Armenians have slim chances of qualifying for the FIFA World cup 2018 finals, but they did well to beat Montenegro in the process. Armenia footballers wear red shirts and red shorts when playing at home ground (Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium), while the colour of their away kits is white.
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