Türkiye
Paraguay
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Türkiye faced Australia and suffered a disappointing 0-2 defeat. This loss marks their second consecutive defeat in the tournament, leaving them without a win so far.
Match statistics (Australia vs Türkiye):
Team Overview
Paraguay's last outing in the World Cup ended in a heavy 1-4 loss to the USA. This defeat followed a previous victory, leaving them with a mixed start to the tournament.
Match statistics (USA vs Paraguay):
In a tightly contested match, Paraguay secured a 1-0 victory over Türkiye, thanks to an early goal from Matías Galarza. The win was crucial for Paraguay as they aimed to solidify their position in the group stage.
Galarza's goal came just two minutes into the game, assisted by J. Enciso, setting the tone for a match where Türkiye dominated possession with 79% but struggled to convert their chances. Despite firing off a staggering 32 total shots, only 5 were on target, illustrating their difficulty in breaking down Paraguay's defense.
Paraguay, on the other hand, managed only 7 shots in total, with 2 on goal, yet their efficiency proved decisive. The match saw Paraguay's Miguel Almirón receive a red card just before halftime, leaving his team to defend their slim lead with ten men for the remainder of the match.
Türkiye's relentless pressure resulted in 12 corners and numerous attempts, but they were unable to find the back of the net. With only one yellow card issued to each side, the match maintained a competitive spirit without excessive fouls, totaling 29 across both teams.
Ultimately, Paraguay's early goal and resilient defense under pressure secured them a vital three points, while Türkiye will need to reassess their finishing as they look to bounce back in their next fixture.
Turkey has struggled recently, losing their last match against Australia with a score of 0-2. In their last 10 matches, they have not scored any goals, averaging 0.0 goals per game. On the other hand, Paraguay also faced a tough defeat against the USA, conceding 4 goals while managing to score only 1. Their recent form shows an average of 1.0 goals scored per game, but they have conceded 4.0 goals per game in their last 10 matches.
Both teams have shown poor defensive records in their recent matches, with Turkey conceding 2 goals in their last game and Paraguay conceding 4. The lack of scoring from Turkey and the high number of goals conceded by Paraguay suggest a potential for a low-scoring match. Additionally, the absence of head-to-head matches between these teams adds uncertainty to the prediction.
Expect both teams to adopt a defensive strategy, focusing on maintaining possession and minimizing risks. Turkey may look to exploit Paraguay's defensive lapses while Paraguay will aim to capitalize on any counter-attacking opportunities.
U. Cakir
G
Z. Celik
D
M. Demiral
D
A. Bardakci
D
F. Kadioglu
D
I. Yuksek
M
H. Calhanoglu
M
A. Guler
M
O. Kokcu
M
B. Yilmaz
M
K. Akturkoglu
F
O. Gill
G
J. Caceres
D
G. Gomez
D
O. Alderete
D
J. Alonso
D
D. Gomez
M
A. Cubas
M
D. Bobadilla
M
M. Almiron
M
A. Sanabria
F
J. Enciso
F
