The two matches in group F can be considered the most exciting matches since the beginning of EURO 2024, as both encounters have brought emotional moments to the fans until the last seconds. In the second round of matches, the previous winners, Portugal and Switzerland, will battle each other to see who will take the lead in the group.
First-half odds for the match Portugal vs Turkey
Falling into a group that seems easy and quite unbalanced, few would have thought that the powerhouse Portugal would face such difficulties against the Czech Republic. The maroon army seemed almost powerless against the defensive counter-attacking style from coach Ivan Hasek’s team, and could only break the deadlock when defender Robin Hranac scored an own goal. Despite securing 3 points in the opening match, Portugal still has a lot of work to do in all areas. Looking at the stagnation of the attack, no one recognizes the stars who destroyed opponents with 36 goals in 10 matches in the qualifying stage. In addition, the midfield with only 2 central midfielders from coach Roberto Martinez clearly shows overload when having to handle both offensive and defensive tasks at the same time.
If they want a positive result against Turkey, perhaps the Spanish coach needs to change the 3-4-3 formation in the opening match, as their opponents are an excellent counter-attacking team, as demonstrated in the victory over Georgia. In case they reveal large gaps in the penalty area as they did against the Czech Republic, Portugal is not exempt from being punished by Turkey. Based on the playing styles of both teams, it can be predicted that the first half of the match will be a very exciting exchange. Portugal, in the upper hand, certainly has no reason to play defensively, and Turkey will not hesitate to offer the audience an open game. Especially when they have earned 3 points as a starting point, coach Vincenzo Montella and his players will certainly feel comfortable playing an offensive game. The clash of the “corner kings” brings a reliable choice for the audience, which is the corner kick betting odds. In addition, betting on first-half goals can also be a trusted option, as with the attacking power of both Portugal and Turkey, it is very difficult for the first 45 minutes to pass without at least 1 goal. Prediction: HT corner kick, HT goal
Full match odds for the clash between Portugal and Turkey
Unlike the lively and high-speed first half, Portugal and Turkey will have their own choices in the second half of the match to adapt to their situation and overall strategy. For the European Selecao, if they can overcome Turkey in this match, they will secure an early qualification and can use the match against Georgia to experiment with the lineup and preserve energy for the key players. That is why coach Roberto Martinez’s team will be more determined to win than Vincenzo Montella’s squad. Turkey will still have to play against the Czech Republic in the final round, who are considered their direct competitors for the second qualifying spot. Clearly, just 1 point against Portugal will give Turkey a significant advantage over the Czech Republic.
Based on the analysis of the two teams’ situations, the second-half match will lean more towards Portugal.Turkey will proactively retreat to play defensively, and ensure both the number of troops and the goal net to focus on the final match of Group F with the Czech Republic in the next round. This situation seems quite similar to the match between Portugal and the Czech Republic 4 days ago, where the European Selecao dominated the number of corner kicks. In this match, Portugal is rated by the bookmakers with a -1 handicap for the whole match, however, this is a bet that fans need to especially avoid to minimize risks. The -1 handicap for the underdog teams since the beginning of the season always brings results from a draw to a loss, so the guide to betting on EURO for fans is to find other options, such as the over/under bet for the whole match. Prediction: Portugal to win corner kicks FT, Over goals FT
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