The Turkish national team is entering this match in fantastic form. Vincenzo Montella's side have not only qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 24 years, but are also playing attacking football. The Red Crescents scored four goals against Georgia and two against the reigning European champions, Spain. Even with potential losses like Çalhanoğlu, the squad boasts plenty of young stars (Arda Güler) capable of cracking any defense.
While Turkey is preparing for the World Cup, North Macedonia is in deep crisis. The visitors have gone seven matches without a win, and their main problem is their complete lack of attack. According to screenshots and analytics, the Macedonians have gone goalless in four of their last five games, losing 4-0 to Denmark and 7-1 to Wales. This passivity in attack will allow Turkey to maintain constant possession and build pressure near the opponent's goal.
Considering this is the final rehearsal before the 2026 World Cup, Turkey won't be saving any energy and will try to please their home crowd. North Macedonia is too weak to dictate the game and will be forced to fight back throughout the match. We predict the hosts will easily beat the individual total of 2.5 goals, and the final score could very well be a crushing one (for example, 3-0 or 3-1).
