Italy vs Türkiye Preview: The Azzurri Return to Bologna With the Group at Stake

Italy and Türkiye met in Bursa on 28 September, and tonight they play the return fixture in Bologna. Italy vs Türkiye is a Group 1 fixture in UEFA Nations League A, and with France and Belgium in the same group, dropped points could be costly. The top two teams reach the quarter-finals, while the bottom side drops to League B. Below you'll find the kick-off details, the stakes, the head-to-head record and our prediction, plus the Italy vs Türkiye match page on score808 if you want to follow the game online.

Italy vs Türkiye: Match Details

• Competition: UEFA Nations League A, Group 1, Game Week 4
• Date: Monday, 5 October 2026
• Kick-off: 20:45 CEST, which is 18:45 UTC (19:45 UK time) and 21:45 in Türkiye
• Venue: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, according to the Italian federation. One listing names the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, so confirm on UEFA.com before the game.
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The Group: France, Belgium, Italy and Türkiye

Group 1 is one of the toughest in League A. Italy opened at home to Belgium on 25 September at the Stadio Olimpico, then travelled to Türkiye on 28 September and visited France on 2 October, so check the live table for how that run went. After today, they host France on 12 November and finish away to Belgium in Brussels on 15 November.

The stakes are clear: the top two teams qualify for the quarter-finals, the third-placed side faces a promotion and relegation play-off against a League B runner-up, and the fourth-placed team is relegated. With that in mind, a home result against Türkiye matters.

Italy Preview: Home Comfort in Bologna

Italy return to Bologna for the second leg, with the Dall'Ara crowd behind them. They have already played Belgium, Türkiye and France in a demanding 11-day window, so squad depth and recovery are as important as tactics. Italy's last competitive fixtures before the Nations League included a World Cup qualifying match against Northern Ireland in March, which makes this campaign a fresh start.

Türkiye Preview: Fresh From the World Cup

Türkiye arrive after a World Cup campaign that included group games against Australia, Paraguay and the United States, and they came through a play-off in March, beating Romania 1-0. That experience at the highest level is a real asset in a group like this.

They opened the Nations League at home to France on 25 September, hosted Italy on 28 September and visited Belgium on 2 October, so they have also played a heavy schedule. After today, they host Belgium on 12 November and finish away to France on 15 November.

Head-to-Head: Italy Have the Edge

Italy's record against Türkiye is strong, though the margins have not always been wide.

• 4 June 2024: Italy 0-0 Türkiye (friendly)
• 29 March 2022: Türkiye 2-3 Italy (friendly)
• 11 June 2021: Türkiye 0-3 Italy (Euro 2020)
• 15 November 2006: Italy 1-1 Türkiye (friendly)
• 20 November 2002: Italy 1-1 Türkiye (friendly)

That is two wins and three draws for Italy across the last five meetings, with no defeats. This month's game in Bursa on 28 September adds a new chapter, so check the live score808 page for the result.

Key Battles to Watch

1. Italy's home control against Türkiye's pace. Expect Italy to dominate possession, while Türkiye look to hit on the break.

2. Lessons from Bursa. Both coaches have just seen each other's plans, so small adjustments could decide the rematch.

3. Fatigue. With Italy's fourth match in 11 days, depth and rotation could matter.

4. Group stakes. With the top two qualifying for the quarter-finals and France and Belgium in the group, dropped points now could be hard to recover.

Team News

Confirmed line-ups were not available at the time of writing. Starting XIs are usually announced about an hour before kick-off. Follow updates on the live score808 match page.

Prediction: Italy vs Türkiye

Home advantage and Italy's strong record against Türkiye make them slight favourites, but the draws in recent meetings and Türkiye's World Cup experience mean a tight game is likely. Our pick is a narrow Italy win, with a draw very possible. Please gamble responsibly, and only where it is legal.

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Italy vs Türkiye: FAQs

What time is Italy vs Türkiye?
Kick-off is 20:45 CEST on 5 October 2026, which is 18:45 UTC and 19:45 UK time.

Where is Italy vs Türkiye being played?
At the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, according to the Italian federation. Confirm on UEFA.com.

Which competition is this match part of?
UEFA Nations League A, Group 1, alongside France and Belgium.

What happens to the teams in the group?
The top two reach the quarter-finals, third place plays a promotion and relegation play-off, and fourth place is relegated.

When did these teams last meet?
In the first leg of this group fixture in Bursa on 28 September 2026. Before that, they drew 0-0 in a friendly in June 2024.

Where can I follow Italy vs Türkiye online?
On the score808 Italy vs Türkiye match page.