Turkey will go into football battle with Croatia for their first game of the 2016 edition of European Championship cup at Parc des Princes Paris France on Sunday 12th June 2016.
Turkey failed to qualify for the the last edition of the competition in 2012, but they finished in the semi-finals during the 2008. They are now hoping to get themselves to the semi-finals in this year’s edition as look forward to a win in this game to kick off their campaign with good performance.
Croatia come into this game from a 10-0 mauling of San Marino in their last friendly game, they are in high spirit and hopeful of a good performance against the Turkish side as they kick start their campaign.
Form Comparison
Croatia are currently on a Jolly ride, they are unbeaten in their last 7 games as they have drawn 1 and won 6 which includes 10-0 victory against San Manrino.
Croatia also have a good defensive record, they kept 5 clean sheets in their last 7 games, and also they conceded only 2 goals in their last 7 games.
Croatia also have a good scoring record; they have scored at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 7 games.
Turkey also have a good record in their last 7 games, except for the dent received from England’s 2-1 defeat, they have won 5 of their last 7 games and drawn 1.
Turkey Team News:
The biggest worry for Fatih Terim will be lack of playing time for star striker Burak Yilmaz, who recently returned from an injury. He is expected to start, with Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun is also an option.
Arda Turan and Hakan Calhanoglu are the key men to watch out for, who will be supporting Yilmaz on either flanks.
Other than this Turkey has no major injuries and Terim is expected to field the strongest possible eleven.
Turkey Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)
Babacan – Erkin, Topal, Balta, Gonul – Inan, Tufan – Turan, Ozyakup, Calhanoglu – Yilmaz.
Croatia: Team News
Croatia has no injury or fitness concerns and manager Ante Cacic is expected to start with a 4-3-2-1 formation considering the quality in the midfield.
Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic is expected to lead the attack, supported by Real Madrid’s Mateo Kovacic and Ivan Perisic, who had an exceptional season for Serie A side Inter Milan.
Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric alongside Fiorentina’s Milan Badelj will start in a withdrawn midfield role, but all three of them are capable of making strong runs into the opposition penalty box.
Turkey failed to qualify for the the last edition of the competition in 2012, but they finished in the semi-finals during the 2008. They are now hoping to get themselves to the semi-finals in this year’s edition as look forward to a win in this game to kick off their campaign with good performance.
Croatia come into this game from a 10-0 mauling of San Marino in their last friendly game, they are in high spirit and hopeful of a good performance against the Turkish side as they kick start their campaign.
Form Comparison
Croatia are currently on a Jolly ride, they are unbeaten in their last 7 games as they have drawn 1 and won 6 which includes 10-0 victory against San Manrino.
Croatia also have a good defensive record, they kept 5 clean sheets in their last 7 games, and also they conceded only 2 goals in their last 7 games.
Croatia also have a good scoring record; they have scored at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 7 games.
Turkey also have a good record in their last 7 games, except for the dent received from England’s 2-1 defeat, they have won 5 of their last 7 games and drawn 1.
Turkey Team News:
The biggest worry for Fatih Terim will be lack of playing time for star striker Burak Yilmaz, who recently returned from an injury. He is expected to start, with Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun is also an option.
Arda Turan and Hakan Calhanoglu are the key men to watch out for, who will be supporting Yilmaz on either flanks.
Other than this Turkey has no major injuries and Terim is expected to field the strongest possible eleven.
Turkey Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)
Babacan – Erkin, Topal, Balta, Gonul – Inan, Tufan – Turan, Ozyakup, Calhanoglu – Yilmaz.
Croatia: Team News
Croatia has no injury or fitness concerns and manager Ante Cacic is expected to start with a 4-3-2-1 formation considering the quality in the midfield.
Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic is expected to lead the attack, supported by Real Madrid’s Mateo Kovacic and Ivan Perisic, who had an exceptional season for Serie A side Inter Milan.
Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric alongside Fiorentina’s Milan Badelj will start in a withdrawn midfield role, but all three of them are capable of making strong runs into the opposition penalty box.
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