Spain vs Turkey prediction and betting tips


Spain will entertain Turkey at the Estadio de La Cartuja in their last game of the Rankings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on tuesday The hosts have a 100% record in the qualifiers and have a three-point lead over the Crescent-Stars. The visitors will need to register a win by a seven-goal margin to secure direct qualification for the main event.

The Red maintained their perfect record in the qualifiers last week, recording a 4-0 away win against Georgia. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a brace, while Martín Zubimendi and Ferran Torres were on the scoreboard in the first half.

The visitors made it three wins in a row in their previous outing, defeating Hungary 2-0. Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored from the penalty spot in the 18th minute, and their lead was doubled in the 83rd minute, thanks to an own goal by Atanas Chernev.

Spain vs Turkey Head to head and key numbers

  • The two teams have met 13 times in all competitions. As expected, the hosts have the upper hand in these encounters, registering seven wins. The Crescent-Stars have beaten the 2010 World Cup champions twice, with four matches ending in draws.
  • The Red they are on a four-game winning streak going into this game and recorded a 6-0 away win in the reverse fixture in September.
  • Three of the four meetings between them in the 21st century have yielded more than 2.5 goals.
  • The home side have scored at least three goals in six of their last eight games in all competitions.
  • The Crescent-Stars have won both of their away games in the ongoing qualifying campaign, scoring nine goals.
  • The hosts are on a nine-game winning streak in World Cup qualifiers.

Prediction Spain vs Turkey

The Red they have won their last nine World Cup qualifiers without conceding and will be looking to build on that form. Notably, they are currently on a 30-match unbeaten run in all competitions, their longest such streak in history.

The Crescent-Stars kept their first clean sheet of the qualifying campaign last week. They have seen conclusive results in their last nine World Cup qualifiers, suffering two defeats.

Considering the hosts' current unbeaten streak and good recent record in this match, we back them to register a comfortable win.

Prediction: Spain 3-0 Turkey

Spain vs Turkey betting tips

Tip 1: Result: Spain wins

Tip 2: Goals: Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals

Tip 3: Both teams score – No

Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes