Seeking to secure top spot in Group F and progress to the last 16 of Euro 2024, Turkey and Portugal face off at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund on Saturday evening.
Both teams won their opening matches, with Turkey defeating Georgia 3-1 and Portugal securing a 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic.
Turkey entered Euro 2024 following a five-game winless run and a history of poor starts in European Championships. However, they began their campaign with a strong performance against Georgia. Mert Muldur scored the opener, and after Georgia's Georges Mikautadze equalized, young star Arda Guler and substitute Kerem Akturkoglu secured the win.
Despite the victory, coach Vincenzo Montella stressed the need for better finishing, as Turkey converted only 8 of their 22 shots on target. Ranked 40th by FIFA, Turkey has lost just two of their last 15 competitive games (W10 D3) and can advance to the knockout stages with a win against Portugal. However, they have never beaten Portugal at the Euros, failing to score in all three encounter.
Portugal, perfect in their Euro 2024 qualifiers with 10 wins from 10 games, faced a tough opening match against the Czech Republic. After Lukas Provod's long-range strike put the Czechs ahead, an own goal and a last-minute winner from Francisco Conceicao secured Portugal's victory.
Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe broke European Championship records in this match, adding to the team’s morale. Portugal have won their last six competitive meetings with Turkey, scoring at least twice in four of those matches. However, their defense has been a concern, keeping only one clean sheet in their last six internationals.
Turkey may continue with teenagers Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz on the flanks. Captain Hakan Calhanoglu is expected to play in a deeper midfield role, possibly alongside Salih Ozcan or Okay Yokuslu. The defense might remain unchanged with Mert Muldur, Samet Akaydin, Abdulkerim Bardakci, and Ferdi Kadioglu. Orkun Kokcu could start in the number 10 role.
Portugal may stick with their 3-4-3 formation, with Nuno Mendes potentially playing in a back three alongside Pepe and Ruben Dias. Diogo Dalot and Joao Cancelo are likely to be the wing-backs. Vitinha is expected to retain his midfield spot with Bruno Fernandes. Cristiano Ronaldo, aiming to become the oldest scorer in European Championship history, will lead the attack flanked by Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leao.
Both teams are in high spirits and motivated to secure early qualification to the knockout stages. This match promises plenty of goalmouth action given both teams' attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities. Portugal, with their superior squad depth and quality, are likely to edge out Turkey in a closely contested match.
周六晚上,土耳其和葡萄牙将在多特蒙德的威斯特法伦球场进行对决,以确保F组第一的位置并晋级2024年欧洲杯16强。
两支球队都赢得了首场比赛,土耳其3-1击败格鲁吉亚,葡萄牙2-1逆转战胜捷克。
土耳其在进入2024年欧洲杯之前,经历了五场零胜和欧洲杯开局不佳的历史。然而,他们在对阵格鲁吉亚的比赛中表现出色。默特·穆德尔率先进球,格鲁吉亚的乔治斯·米考塔泽扳平比分后,年轻的新星阿尔达·古勒和替补出场的克雷姆·阿克特科格鲁确保了胜利。
尽管取得了胜利,但主教练蒙特拉强调需要更好的射门,土耳其队22次射门中只有8次射正。国际足联排名第40位,土耳其在最近的15场比赛中只输了两场(W10 D3),只要战胜葡萄牙就可以进入淘汰赛阶段。然而,他们从未在欧洲杯上击败过葡萄牙,在三次交锋中都没有进球。
葡萄牙队在2024年欧洲杯预选赛中以10场10胜的成绩完美晋级,他们将面临一场艰难的首场比赛,对手是捷克共和国。在卢卡斯·普洛夫德的远射帮助捷克领先后,弗朗西斯科·孔西乔的乌龙球和最后一刻的绝杀确保了葡萄牙队的胜利。
c罗和佩佩都在这场比赛中打破了欧洲杯纪录,鼓舞了球队的士气。葡萄牙在最近6次与土耳其的交锋中都取得了胜利,并且在其中4场比赛中至少进了2球。然而,他们的防守一直令人担忧,在最近的六场国际比赛中只有一场没有失球。
土耳其可能会继续让少年阿尔达·古勒和凯南·耶尔德兹在侧翼。队长哈坎·卡尔汉奥卢预计将在后腰位置上发挥作用,可能与萨利赫·奥兹坎或奥凯·尤库斯卢搭档。防守可能会保持不变,默特·穆德尔,萨梅特·阿卡丁,阿卜杜勒克里姆·巴尔达克奇和费迪·卡迪奥格鲁。Orkun Kokcu可以在10号位置首发。
葡萄牙可能会坚持他们的3-4-3阵型,门德斯可能会与佩佩和迪亚斯一起打三后卫。迪奥戈·达洛特和若昂·坎塞洛很可能成为边后卫。维金尼亚有望和布鲁诺·费尔南德斯一起保住中场位置。志在成为欧洲杯历史上最年长射手的c罗将在贝尔纳多·席尔瓦和拉斐尔·莱奥的夹击下领衔进攻。
两支球队都斗志昂扬,积极争取提前进入淘汰赛阶段。考虑到两支球队的进攻能力和防守弱点,这场比赛将会有大量的进球动作。葡萄牙队的阵容深度和实力都很强,很有可能在这场势均力敌的比赛中淘汰土耳其。