Italy - Turkiye

Italy enter this matchday 4 fixture following a resilient 1-1 draw against France, having previously asserted their dominance with a commanding 4-1 victory over Turkiye on 28 September 2026. While Italy have navigated a mixed spell that included a home defeat to Belgium, they remain in a strong position as they head to Stadio Renato Dell'Ara. Conversely, Turkiye arrive in search of a revival after enduring a difficult run, most recently suffering a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Belgium. Their campaign has been marked by defensive struggles, and they face a significant challenge in overcoming the deficit from the first leg.

With Italy holding a 4-1 aggregate lead, the visitors face an uphill battle despite the expected inclusion of Arda Guler and Kerem Akturkoglu. Italy look to the attacking trio of Francesco Pio Esposito, Sebastiano Esposito, and Moise Kean to maintain their momentum. Both sides must contend with notable absences, as Italy are without Federico Dimarco and Manuel Locatelli, while Turkiye travel without Hakan Calhanoglu and Kenan Yildiz. As the two sides meet again, the focus shifts to whether Turkiye can find a response or if Italy will comfortably secure their standing in the group.