Prediction Turkey vs Spain 2026 – Betting Tips for the WC Qualification Europe on 07/09/2025

Big night in Konya: Spain’s firepower faces Turkey’s home resilience

Turkey’s Group Stage fixture at the Konya Büyükşehir Belediye Stadyumu carries an electric feel: a packed 42,000-capacity arena, a nation buoyed by recent wins and a side positioned second in the group after a dramatic 3-2 victory away in Georgia. Turkey arrive with momentum from a run that includes convincing results against Hungary and a solid display in friendlies and qualifiers — the latest string shows seven wins from their last ten matches, and Kerem Aktürkoğlu earned praise as Turkey’s standout in the Georgia clash. That recent form and the home support will make this more than a simple away-day for the visitors.

Spain, though, arrive as clear tournament heavyweights. Firmly top of the group after a 3-0 opening success in Bulgaria, Spain’s form reads like a blueprint for consistency: eight wins and two draws across the last ten, with no losses. Their attacking output is striking — an emphatic numbers game that shows 24 total shots and 12 on target in the most recent outing, 179 average attacks and 116 dangerous attacks in the snapshot of their performance metrics. Spain’s defensive solidity is also evident with a clean sheet recorded in the opening qualifier, and youthful energy from right-back Marc Cucurella singled out as Spain’s best player in that win.

Tactical tilt and match dynamics

The data suggests a classic clash of styles: Turkey’s compact, passionate approach at home versus Spain’s volume and quality in creating chances. Turkey posted respectable attacking averages and found the net away, but their home figures show room for improvement in cutting inside and turning pressure into opportunities. Spain’s statistics paint a picture of relentless probing — far more shots, many more inside the box, and an ability to both control territory and convert openings into goals. Historically, Spain holds the upper hand in recent competitive meetings, and the lone H2H on record ended in a 3-0 Spain victory at a major tournament.

Expect a game where Spain will look to dominate possession and pepper the Turkish goal, while Turkey will seek to exploit transitions and set-piece moments to unsettle the visitors. The match could tilt on Spain’s clinical finishing and Turkey’s capacity to respond under pressure in front of a roaring home crowd.

Betting suggestion: Spain to win (1X2) — backing the away victory is the strongest play given Spain’s superior attacking metrics, recent clean sheet, and unblemished form coming into this qualifier.